[Incorrect deal] Vodafone Red SIM Only— $35/Mth Unlimited Calls/Text & Double Data (6GB) - Dick Smith

AssociatedLJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 06:55
Last edited 04/05/2015 - 15:21 by 1 other user

Hey guys,

Following on from Giles Vodafone post here, Dick Smith have a 'Double Data' promotion for Vodafone Red Sim Only plans.

This $50 Red Sim Only plan costs just $35 per month and gives you:

unlimited calls within Australia
unlimited SMS to Australian and international numbers
6GB of data (3GB doubled)
300 minutes of calls to any foreign country
$5 international roaming

This is available in store only - just speak to Dick Smith staff members or store-in-store Vodafone Reps in select Dick Smith Stores (NSW: Parramatta, George St, Warringah, other states have no store-in-store pilot)

Same T&C's exist as per Giles deal above. I currently have no more information than this, but I will update this deal with link/photo proof and deal expiry once I'm at work.

Cheers!

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slipperypete on 04/05/2015 - 11:43

Trying to find if I can buy extra data. I have to rely on my phone data and use a lot so would need more than this. Trying to figure out if it would be competitive with the optus $2 day plan if extra data was purchased
- skeptik on 04/05/2015 - 12:44
  
  For their current plans, i believe they automatically top up 1GB for $10 once u finish ur allocated data. Dunno if theres a limit but it will continue to do so each time u use up any data for that month until u hit ur anniversary date & all usage is reset.
- skeptik on 04/05/2015 - 12:52
  
  Jus logged my account & found this (im on $35sim only) monhly data add on that can be cancelled/changed any time:
  $10-1GB, $20-3GB, $30-5GB, $45-8GB, $65-12GB
  - slipperypete on 04/05/2015 - 13:52
    
    Hey thanks skeptik….actually makes this very comparable and overall pretty tempting.
JattJatt on 04/05/2015 - 11:59

My wife on Vodafone and I am on boost can i keep the same number and Port to Vodafone under my wife's service account and get the deal???
- cashews on 04/05/2015 - 12:06
  
  You should be able to.
mikokik5 on 04/05/2015 - 12:09

reminds me of this -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7cPH7DHgA
but instead.. how will you use 6GB when there is no signal..

:)
ashar on 04/05/2015 - 12:14

By George Street Google says 413-421 George St, North Sydney NSW.. however, Its not, its Sydney proper.

Went there this morning and the DS staff said this is legit.. Exists for new and old customers..
- zerocritical on 04/05/2015 - 12:40
  
  I went to the same store and they do not have any details around this
  - ashar on 04/05/2015 - 12:54
    
    +1
    
    Ok.. so the gentleman talked to someone over the phone. Here is what he got from there.
    
    for existing customers only
    
    month to month at $35 till you disconnect
    
    post paid (direct debit)
    
    6 gb first two months only
    - yojabbajabba on 04/05/2015 - 13:43
      
      First two months only??
    - ashar on 04/05/2015 - 13:44
      
      +1
      
      @yojabbajabba: Thats what I was told.. but going by the comments it seems the staff dont have a clue.. different stories everywhere..
      
      latest from 'associated' is that double data does not apply to this $35 plan
    - yojabbajabba on 04/05/2015 - 13:47
      
      @ashar: Thanks Ashar - I just had a look at the post(s) below and it has all been made clear.
4gr8deals on 04/05/2015 - 12:20

As per discussion with Parramatta Westfield Dick Smith store:
- No double data for month to month $50 Red Sim only (discounted for $35)
- Has to get this as an additional service (new number) and can not replace your existing vodafone service
- If you cancel your existing service after getting this then it will revert back to $50 (without any discount)
ozzyoi on 04/05/2015 - 12:22

Spoke to Vodafone on the phone, they are giving me $ 35 plan but not the double data.. :( .. I will go to ds tomorrow. Also, I am on Vodafone $ 50 plan atm, but any idea if I can buy the $ 2 amay sim card and port my number and stay on to it for few days.Is there a limit on the number of days that I have to use the other service provider before I move back to Vodafone. OP and associated members please let me know. Thanks
- ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 12:40
  
  What did you tell the Voda rep on the phone? Did they offer you $35 for the life of the plan? I'm planning n calling during my lunch break and would appreciate some info from someone who called to better my chances =)
  - ozzyoi on 04/05/2015 - 13:19
    
    +1
    
    Yes I just told them I am goin to port my num to amaysim, I saw a poster on DS, stating the offer, will voda match this offer. They said No, as this is dick exclusive.
    - ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 13:58
      
      Cheers mate, guess this deal isn't going to fly in light of the new info.
hibijibis on 04/05/2015 - 12:24

there does seem to be some confusion regarding this double data business. some say they have rejected, some say you can get it if you apply for 24 months contract.

hopefully someone associated will be able to provide some clarity regarding this.
- AssociatedPielo @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 12:28
  
  +7
  
  I will give you guys the final answer very soon :) Omw to call the vodafone rep and get this cleared out.
  
  Will post all the details asap.
ashar on 04/05/2015 - 12:29

I went to george street this morning. The DS staff said this is legit (no Vodafone staff there). But looking at these, I will go again now to get the real detail..
bm on 04/05/2015 - 12:48

Is the data billed per Mb or per Kb?
- nocure on 04/05/2015 - 12:55
  
  +1
  
  Kb
ashar on 04/05/2015 - 12:51
Dick Smith George Street Sydney

Ok.. so the gentleman talked to someone over the phone. Here is what he got from there.

for existing customers only

month to month at $35 till you disconnect

post paid (direct debit)

6 gb first two months only
- Creamsoda on 04/05/2015 - 12:55
  
  +3
  
  how many version of this deal is out there? can we have a definite terms and conditions? is it 6gb for first 2 month or 24month? existing customers only or new accounts??
- salingpusa on 04/05/2015 - 12:55
  
  +1
  
  so, after the first 2 months, is it going back to 3 gb or 4 gb?
  
  Where's the OP?
- nocure on 04/05/2015 - 12:56
  
  Meh…still good imo
  - ashar on 04/05/2015 - 13:00
    
    +2
    
    Yes.. but what if there is a 6 gb for life deal.. me want that One..
ashar on 04/05/2015 - 12:58

+1

I think this guy was talking about https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/192739

OP.. WE need you man.. Where did you see this flyer?
tevtin on 04/05/2015 - 13:02

Went to the Bourke street cbd store and also dick smith Bourke street. Both said something different.

Vodafone staff:
Double data Wont apply unless signing up to a plan for 24 months so this will not stack with the 35$ plan unless your willing to sign up for a locked in 24 months

The 35$ plan itself is only for new customers or customers that want to add this plan onto an existing account

Dicksmith staff:
$35 is only for the first 6 months then after that prove will be the full $60
n00dles on 04/05/2015 - 13:02

+1

Theres always a catch and it looks like this one is 6gb for the first 2 months only, basically its too good of a deal to be true lol
Tafe on 04/05/2015 - 13:16

+3

I (sort of) appreciate OP's efforts to get us the scoop on a good deal, but by providing sketchy info you waste a lot of peoples time. I would be in favour of this sort of thing being a forum post (where people can still help out and contribute if they like to get the full details) and then when the deal is confirmed it gets posted. So far we have +67 votes and no-one is really clear on what the deal even is…
- gto21 on 04/05/2015 - 13:55
  
  Not really op fault, he gave the information available. More like dick smith staff fault.
  - gto21 on 04/05/2015 - 15:16
    
    Actually not sure where he got the 6gb information.
ozzyoi on 04/05/2015 - 13:22

@ Jayskies clicked on the -ve by mistake. Admins can i revoke my negative?
AssociatedPielo @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 13:25

+4

Alright, this is all the official information I have:

For new and existing customers:

You get UNLIMITED DATA on any 24m or 12m RED contract ($70+). It is called "2 month Data Workout" on the Vodafone website.
Double data on 24m plans with handset of $80 and over.
Double data on Month-To-Month SIM-only plan of $60 and over.
4GB bonus for $50 SIM-only for 24m IF you sign for 24m contract. No 30% discount on this one, to bring it to $35.

For existing customers:

30% off SIM-only plan Month-To-Month for a 2nd Service ONLY. This bring the Month-To-Month $50 SIM-Only plan to $35. With this plan you get:
- Unlimited Calls & SMS in Oz
- 3GB of data
No double data for this plan.

Refer to my proof: http://imgur.com/0FWGGwb
- hibijibis on 04/05/2015 - 13:26
  
  doesnt seem like this is any different to the other offer posted. and no special exclusive for dick smith either?
- Amaris on 04/05/2015 - 13:28
  
  For existing customers….Do you know if the 30% discount would be withdrawn if the original post-paid connection is discontinued?
  - Tafe on 04/05/2015 - 13:29
    
    +2
    
    Nothing to see here then… https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/192345 and https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/192739 have it covered.
    - ashar on 04/05/2015 - 13:35
      
      @Tafe Man!…. You know your OB!
- mostlygordon on 04/05/2015 - 14:31
  
  What does "UNLIMITED DATA" mean Op? I assume it's just for 2 months, the standard Vodafone deal. If it's for the whole 24 months, sign me up…
  - nocure on 04/05/2015 - 15:36
    
    Vodafone do that sometimes for the first few months and unlimited means unlimited.
zerocritical on 04/05/2015 - 13:35

Negative vote given as 6gb data doesn't apply to $35 plan which the original deal mentioned. There is no difference between this and the other prior deal posted.

This deal is misleading.
- Draxxx on 04/05/2015 - 14:13
  
  Yep. I have to do the same.
  Incorrect info, and wasting my time trying to figure out what the hell this deal is all about.
Brainwhacker on 04/05/2015 - 13:37

A good deal, the $50 red was without intl txt before and the extra data. Just be careful when using it as anything above the quota will be charged as vodafail cannot cap it in their system.
ashar on 04/05/2015 - 13:40

Wasted so much time searching aboout this :(
salingpusa on 04/05/2015 - 14:26

+2

Giving OP my first BIG neg. OP no where to be found.
RogueWolf on 04/05/2015 - 14:26

misleading deal, called vodafone had no knowledge of such a deal said to be wary & to ask for paperwork to confirm any such deal, only mentioned $60 with double data +1gb bonus if you sign up online gives you 9gb
stevenbraith on 04/05/2015 - 14:31
So it turns out to be very different to the description:

This $50 Red Sim Only plan costs just $35 per month and gives you:

unlimited calls within Australia unlimited SMS to Australian and international numbers 6GB of data (3GB doubled) 300 minutes of calls to any foreign country $5 international roaming

I've wasted hours on this thread today and hopefully I won't show up on the Top Ten Internet Time Wasters list at work this week!!
- chloden on 04/05/2015 - 14:38
  
  I'm a bit confused because you have listed exactly what the op has said
  - akula on 04/05/2015 - 14:44
    
    Yup
  - mostlygordon on 04/05/2015 - 14:45
    
    Yes, seems to confirm what Op has originally said. I'm just back from the local store. They said they had it on the system and would double check and give me a call about a $20 data plan work around for non-Voda clients…
- stevenbraith on 14/05/2015 - 23:21
  
  Sorry for the confusion.
  
  I quoted the OP but the quotes didn't appear DOH!
  
  My comments were
  1. So it turns out to be very different to the description:
  2. I've wasted hours on this thread today and hopefully I won't show up on the Top Ten Internet Time Wasters list at work this week!!
billa911 on 04/05/2015 - 14:40

Hi All

I was on Vodafone $35 SIM only old plan..I called Vodafone and they upgraded me to $50 sim only Red plan with 3GB Data for $35 month to month. I enquired about 6GB data..they said that the promotion is via Dicksmith only and for new customers, existing voda customers would have to port out and port back in.

They said that they are aware of the promotion and hence are letting existing customers upgrade. The upgrade will happen from next billing cycle.
- ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 15:09
  
  Ok… so I'm confused… you got the $35 per month even though this promotion is for the second additional service to your existing vodafone account? Also what did you mean by
  
  They said that they are aware of the promotion and hence are letting existing customers upgrade. The upgrade will happen from next billing cycle.
  
  Are the existing users getting 6GB upgrade next month without doing anything or would I have to call up?
- lufee on 04/05/2015 - 15:09
  
  Wow that is sweet, so they upgrade you to $50 plan without any catch?
  Can you explain what step you took?
  - billa911 on 04/05/2015 - 15:24
    
    +2
    
    I was on $35 sim only plan (old one) - $500 call value + 1GB data..
    
    I visited the local Vodafone store. They said that NEW customers are eligible for a 30% discount on $50 Red Sim only plan (month by month). The Voda girl said that you can port out and come back to Vodafone on this promotion. She said that you will get 4GB data. I asked about 6GB dicksmith offer - she said that they dont have any info about it.
    
    I called Vodafone and said that you have this 30% discount deal on $50 Sim only plan with Double Data - how can I get it? I told them that rather than me porting out and coming back to vodafone just to avail the offer, why dont you just upgrade your existing customers saving them the pain. They agreed and upgraded me. I asked about double data. They said that its Dicksmith specific only (I think the person wasn't sure). I then asked about 4GB data offer which the $50 Sim only plan is coming with now - they said that they cannot offer that on the upgrade right now.
    
    SO, Either
    
    Existing Voda guys can call them and get the upgrade to $50 Red Sim only. They will get the plan for $35 per month with 3GB data - infinite calls Month by month for life
    
    OR
    
    They can port out to other providers by getting a $2 sim and then porting back to Vodafone. This way they will get $50 Red Sim only for $35 with 4GB Data.
    
    **6GB Data - I dont know if DS is offering this or not - only if someone visited them can let us know
    - bashar20 on 11/05/2015 - 21:01
      
      @billa911 can you pls log into your vodafone account and tell me what includes?
      
      I managed to transfer into the $50 red sim only m2m plan for $35 but when I view my inclusions in myvodafone I get:
      4GB data (instead of 3GB)
      $550 value (instead of unlimited)
      300 intl minutes.
    - billa911 on 13/05/2015 - 14:30
      
      @bashar20:
      
      Hey Bashar,
      
      I cannot answer that question now because the change of plan is scheduled to happen on 24th May 2015 (which is my next billing cycle) so MyVoda still shows the old plan info.
      
      You need to ring vodafone and tell them about this $50 red sim $550 value. Its supposed to be unliminited. Can you PM me your mobile number? I will call vodafone and tell them about the 4GB you got. This way ill be able to get 4GB too
clnsky on 04/05/2015 - 14:50

fehkk.. jayskies replies quicker on ozbargain than sms
Andy Nguyen on 04/05/2015 - 14:55

Can i use it if i am a new customer?
akula on 04/05/2015 - 15:12

I am the only one confused about this whole post ? Is this offer for just a new sim with or without contract or for an additional sim? 6gb for 35$ …yes or no :(
virtualds on 04/05/2015 - 15:18

I called 2 weeks ago to cancel Vodafone M2M plan, I was offered the same $50 Red sim only for $35 with double data (6GB) for 24 months lock in contract or 3GB data for M2M plan.
So I think this DickSmith's offer should be for 24months lock in contract.
cmdwedge on 04/05/2015 - 15:19

+4

What a clusterfark.
Moderatormoocher on 04/05/2015 - 15:22

As per rep comment here, the original deal was incorrect and does not exist. Moved to forums.
batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 16:29

I managed to get $35 red sim (monthly) and 6gb…. Through dick smith perth City… They spoke to Vodafone and Vodafone gave me the deal.
- ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 16:34
  
  Lock in contract? Are you a new user? more info please.
  - batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 16:45
    
    New user, ported from lebara, no contract, month to month. In saying that I just set up and logged in to my online account, it is still showing $50, 3GB but it also says applying of "inclusions" pending, due on 05/05/2015, so I will wait till tomorrow before I go and nag the guy at dick smith because I double checked with him and he confirmed that Vodafone have told him that I will get 6gb data.
- HyperZ on 04/05/2015 - 16:37
  
  batrobin, did they put you on 24mth contract for the 6gb? Do you know the name of the rep in DS Perth city?
  - batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 16:51
    
    Sorry didn't get his name, it was at dick smith William st.
    - HyperZ on 04/05/2015 - 16:55
      
      Just confirming you are not "adding" the service onto an existing plan?
    - batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 22:27
      
      @HyperZ:
      
      No, I just told the Vodafone guy that I was an existing customer about an year ago but what I didn't tell him that in reality I only held a prepaid for a short period. I don't think he checked my previous details.
- alterego13 on 04/05/2015 - 21:10
  
  +1
  
  Nice one Batraji!
  - batrarobin on 11/05/2015 - 08:43
    
    +1
    
    Cheers Ravi.
mady123 on 04/05/2015 - 16:45

Just came back from Dicksmith store With…..

unlimited calls within Australia
unlimited SMS to Australian and international numbers
6 GB of data
300 minutes of calls to any foreign country

for $35 / Month for next 24 months.The double data and 30% off of $50 red plan applied on my account for the next 24 months. Its a month to month plan and i can shift to any network anytime. So not bound in a contract….

Only condition is you should have an existing account with Vodafone and get a new number or port in your another number to vodafone existing account.

So its a correct Deal————-
- batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 16:49
  
  Could you pls log into your online account and check if it is showing you $35 with 6Gb data?
  - mady123 on 04/05/2015 - 16:51
    
    +1
    
    Shows $50 with 6gb… discount applied on my account does not shows up on VF Account page. It only comes as credit in the bill.
  - mady123 on 04/05/2015 - 17:16
    
    +3
    
    Proof: http://i.imgur.com/gkGpSZE.jpg
    - nocure on 04/05/2015 - 20:05
      
      That's a 24 mth contract in the pic….original op deal was mth to mth.
    - mady123 on 04/05/2015 - 21:41
      
      @crohns: its a month to month plan. Discount is applied for 24 months…..
    - nocure on 04/05/2015 - 22:01
      
      @mady123: ok..I think you might be the only person to successfully grab the bargain.
- ashar on 05/05/2015 - 13:06
  
  Which Store?
ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 16:59

Just called Voda up, they were reluctant to give me the 30% off but I talked them into it by saying that could I get it if i port out and port back in.

However, I could not get the double data… might go into a DS on Thursday to see if they can do something for me. even if it means I'll have to port out and port back in.
chloden on 04/05/2015 - 17:12

Has anyone been able to get this from a DS is SE Melbourne suburbs?
skirulz on 04/05/2015 - 19:36

-1

What happens after 24 months if the price goes back to $50 i rather jump on the $35 with 4gb of data that lasts forever
- batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 23:24
  
  +3
  
  Yeah if you wanna be contented with that because in 24 months the companies would probably be selling 10-15GB data plans.
ashar on 05/05/2015 - 13:46

Well.. finally met a Vodafone Rep at the George Street Sydney Dick Smith.

He said got many calls asking about this deal… "does not exist"

But he said at DS new customers can also get this deal plus he will give extra 1 GB. So $35 for 4 GB.. SOUNDS GOOD!
- zerocritical on 05/05/2015 - 13:48
  
  Any contracts or month to month?
  - ashar on 05/05/2015 - 13:57
    
    Month to month, price locked for 24 months
ashar on 05/05/2015 - 13:56

Month to month, price locked for 24 months
gaurav2780 on 05/05/2015 - 17:46

+1

If you order it online or over the phone (like I did today), you get 1 gb bonus data. All up 4 gb.
- zerocritical on 05/05/2015 - 17:48
  
  Over phone to ds or Voda?
  - gaurav2780 on 05/05/2015 - 22:10
    
    +1
    
    Vodafone.
    - zerocritical on 05/05/2015 - 22:11
      
      Cheers
Amaris on 05/05/2015 - 19:40

+1

This flyer was at the Dick Smith in Perth CBD. Asked to see all the T&Cs but the guy couldn't find it on his intranet. Asked me to call tomorrow.
http://imgur.com/efiKfuO
akula on 06/05/2015 - 11:42

Have anyone managed to grab the deal at all ?
Mayankseth on 06/05/2015 - 13:07

+3

I went to the DS Emporium mall store and the guy was not aware of this deal. However he called somewhere and confirmed

1 Deal is valid till 2 June 2015
2. 30%off on plans. Not specific to %50 only. But as said on this post $50 -> $35 after 30% discount.
3. He also confirmed double data on $50 and above plans therefore the data included is 6GB
4. No lock in contracts and this is 24 months deal
5. Must have one service with Vodafone and this discount will be only on Addon. If on Vodafone, buy a $2 boost or some other SIM, jump over and add this back again.

I have not taken this deal and I got no proof with me but he showed me an email they receive, confirming only 30% discount. Rest double data is an existing offer, which get applied.
- Eg51 on 07/05/2015 - 19:59
  
  Do you have the name of the guy you spoke to ? So he is going to give the double data?
  Thanks
- Eg51 on 08/05/2015 - 13:51
  
  I called them and spoke to one of the staff in DickSmith Emporium Melbourne. He wasn't sure about this deal and had to call Vodafone and came back to me saying only 30% is available. The double data is only available for $60 plan and above. Either you get 30% on the 50 dollars plan or double plan for $60 and above, not both.
bargainrus on 21/06/2015 - 09:38

Got this deal from the Dicksmith Point cook store 2 weeks back..

Unlimited calls within Australia
unlimited SMS to Australian and international numbers
6 GB of data
300 minutes of calls to any foreign country

For $35 / Month for next 24 months.

I have an existing account with Vodafone and ported in another number to my existing account.

[Incorrect deal] Vodafone Red SIM Only— $35/Mth Unlimited Calls/Text & Double Data (6GB) - Dick Smith

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