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Telstra 4G Prepaid Pocket Wi-Fi Modem MF90 Lite @ Harvey Norman for $39 ($20 off)

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Telstra 4G Prepaid Pocket Wi-Fi Modem MF90 Lite @ Harvey Norman for $39 ($20 off)
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3ss3nc3 on 15/05/2015 - 13:21 harveynorman.com.au (908 clicks)
Last edited 15/05/2015 - 14:33

Normally $59, saving of $20. Ended up picking this up at Officeworks for Pricematch as there are no Harvey Normans around me. Pretty decent deal for a 4G Wifi modem. Comes with 2GB of preloaded data (update, just activated and got an extra 1GB bonus ontop, now 3GB in total).

Model MF90
A pocket sized pre-paid 4G mobile Wi-Fi router, the ZTE Telstra Prepaid 4G Pocket Wi-Fi Lite connects with up to 10 devices and get them online with a minimum of fuss.

Key Features
Connect to the Telstra 4G network and experience download speeds of up to 100Mbps.
Get yourself and up to 10 others connected with a single Telstra Prepaid 4G Pocket Wi-Fi Lite router.
Stay online for up to 7 hours and enjoy up to 250 hours of standby battery life with the Telstra Prepaid 4G Pocket Wi-Fi.

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  • nocure on 15/05/2015 - 13:23
    +1

    Any included data?

    • jv on 15/05/2015 - 13:31

      ditto…

    • 3ss3nc3 on 15/05/2015 - 13:32
      +2

      Sorry my bad, comes with 2GB data, will update my post :)
      Update: Just activated and I got a bonus 1 GB for some reason, so 3GB total

      • jv on 15/05/2015 - 14:08

        to use within 30 days or 60 days ???

        • 3ss3nc3 on 15/05/2015 - 14:42
          +1

          30 days

        • jv on 15/05/2015 - 14:43

          @3ss3nc3:

          thanks…

        • jv on 15/05/2015 - 22:52

          @3ss3nc3:

          I wonder if the included data will roll over now that Telstra have introduced their new plans ???

  • Slippery Otter on 15/05/2015 - 13:37
    +1

    Is this locked to Telstra?

    • wakie on 15/05/2015 - 13:56

      If it is, ZTE devices are easy to unlock

      • jv on 15/05/2015 - 14:09

        devices are easy to unlock

        Will it work with Optus or Voda though ????

      • Desertsyd on 15/05/2015 - 16:27

        Bought the same device (different branding) from an overseas seller.
        Seller claimed it was unlocked.. lies.

        Seller directed me to a euro website where for a few euros to unlock it. Haven't done it yet.

        do you know of an easier way to unlock wakie?

        • wakie on 15/05/2015 - 17:36
          +2

          DC Unlocker has support for MF90. You have to pay, but if you look hard enough there's a "cracked" copy around too. Good luck.

        • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 18:23
          +2

          @wakie:
          See comment below for free unlock process.

    • 3ss3nc3 on 15/05/2015 - 14:06

      I just spoke to Telstra, they do say it is locked, but I haven't tried it with a different sim card to verify.

  • ASA on 15/05/2015 - 14:15

    Will it work with an MVNO 3G SIM like Aldi?

    • 3ss3nc3 on 15/05/2015 - 14:38

      As far as I'm aware Telstra MVNOs should work. But I don't work for Telstra so I can't guarantee, sorry.

      • wakie on 15/05/2015 - 17:39

        You'll probably need to unlock it. I've got a 3G ZTE device and I had to remove the Telstra lock for it to work on a Telstra MVNO.

  • scottb721 on 15/05/2015 - 14:25
    +1

    Wonder if this would work for us in Japan next week. Might look into unlocking.

    • JPNx on 15/05/2015 - 15:30

      Just hire a sim card in Japan for your phone, or a complete Pocket Wifi.

      • scottb721 on 15/05/2015 - 15:52

        I already have 6 Softbank SIM cards for Japan and 2 of these are full sims, which the MF90 takes, and are otherwise useless as they won't fit our phones.

        $39 seems good value compared to a weeks rental.

        It also matches Softbank's 3G on 2100MHz.

  • Rifraf on 15/05/2015 - 14:27

    I seem to remember in another Telstra 4G modem thread, talk of frequency changes potentially rendering certain models basically obsolete.
    Can anyone shed some light?

  • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 14:35
    +1

    I used to use Pocket WiFi style devices for years. But with cheap 4G smartphones for around same price (e.g. expired $40 Huawei Y550 deal), there seems little need for a dedicated mobile broadband modem.

    They perform same function with tethering, support multiple connections, and importantly have internet access in the device itself. Phones are usually lighter than modems & often means carrying 1 less device. Battery life may be a consideration, but my 550 works great, posting on it now on data SIM.

    Don't forget to stock up on the $30 Telstra Starter Packs for $1 @Coles.
    With new Data Pass plans, it gives you 3GB PLUS $30 credit (can't be transferred to another SIM with creditme2u, but reportedly can be used for Google Play purchases).

    • lostn on 16/05/2015 - 10:57

      How long does the credit last for Data Pass plans?

      • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 11:30
        +1

        Varies by recharge - see deal or my Data Passes - the new way to buy data from 12/5/15 in Telstra Wiki.

        • lostn on 16/05/2015 - 16:52

          Will it matter whether you buy the sim card for Tablets, or for Tablets and Phones? Do they function the same?

          If you take the Tablets only sim card and get the Data Pass plan, can you still insert it into a phone and make calls with it?

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 17:40

          @lostn:
          Any Starter Pack except the old iPad ones do the same job.

          Discussion on calls on data plans - no calls. Smart phones can make 000 calls. Calls to Telstra may work.

        • lostn on 16/05/2015 - 22:36

          @brucefromaustralia: If mobile + tablets sim can do data and calls but mobile broadband can't do calls, why would anyone take the latter?

        • INFIDEL on 17/05/2015 - 08:25

          @lostn:
          No it is when you initially activate any SIM as data (Data Pass) - it is data only, no outgoing calls. You choose what you want to do with the SIM at the activation step. All are SIMs, so can receive calls.

  • rusty2k on 15/05/2015 - 14:38

    from website - http://www.ztedevice.com/product/Mobile_Hotspot/6712c639-c86…

    Basic Information
    Radio LTE-FDD 800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz
    LTE-TDD 2300(2600)MHz
    UMTS 850/900/1900/2100MHz
    EGPRS/GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
    Peak Data Rate LTE-FDD: DL/UL 100/50Mbps (Category3)
    LTE-TDD:DL/UL 68/17Mbps (Category3)
    DC-HSPA+: DL/UL 42/5.76Mbps
    Dimensions 100mm × 58mm × 14.6mm
    Battery 2300mAh

  • scottb721 on 15/05/2015 - 18:00

    Unlocked for 7Euros

    Found modem : MF90
    Model : ZTE MF90
    Firmware : MF90_T02
    Compile date / time : Aug 21 2014 10:40:20
    Chipset : Qualcomm MDM9215
    NAND Flash : JSFBAx2N72ABx
    SIM Lock status : unlocked

  • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 18:25
    +2

    I posted details of how to unlock for free in the MF91 deal I posted ages ago. Was pretty easy & quick.

    • scottb721 on 15/05/2015 - 18:45

      Nice. Shame I missed it.

      • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 18:53

        (Forgot I had written that how to advice.)

        As a conciliation, enjoy Japan. It's hard not too.

        • scottb721 on 15/05/2015 - 21:57

          Thx. Are you Boss fan Bruce ?

        • INFIDEL on 15/05/2015 - 23:14
          +1

          @scottb721:
          No, but big fan of Japan.
          My avatar is the Kanji (phonetically) for Bruce.

    • INFIDEL on 17/05/2015 - 15:52

      Agh - I unlocked the MF91, NOT MF90! Sorry. Still worth a try using same free method.

  • lostn on 16/05/2015 - 11:43

    Can you insert a $30 starter prepaid sim into one of these devices and use the credit from that?

    • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 11:57

      Yes

      • lostn on 16/05/2015 - 13:43

        Can that device also accept Amaysim sim cards?

        • INFIDEL on 16/05/2015 - 15:28

          Unlocked this modem will accept any telcos SIM, with the right APN settings.
          Locked, I don't know.
          Details of how I unlocked free above.

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