Telstra $40 Mobile Plan, 7GB (12 Months, SIM Only) from Monday 21/3

bargainbot12 on 19/03/2016 - 12:45
Last edited 22/03/2016 - 20:23 by 1 other user

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Hi all,

Just spoken to Telstra 24x7 Chat and have confirmed a new deal from Monday.

7GB (5GB + 2GB Bonus Data) of data, $1000 worth of calls and unlimited text/MMS/MessageBank all to use in Australia for only a $40/mo on a 12 months contract.

Similar to the deal which was posted last week in conjunction with eBay
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/238586

From Monday Telstra are running another promo, with the same details as the last promo.

Sorry I don't know much, the Telstra live chat people all seem to know different things.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/239544

Ta,
BargainBot12

Mod 22/3: As 2 days has passed since the proposed started and the deal has not become available, we've moved this post to the forum. Should it or something similar become available in the future, it can be reposted as a new deal (as this is now permanently in the forum.

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  • CrocDundee on 19/03/2016 - 12:46
    +8

    This is nothing new or better from Tesltra. Or am I missing something here?

    • bargainbot12 on 19/03/2016 - 12:47

      They do not currently have a $40 plan

      • CrocDundee on 19/03/2016 - 12:50
        +1

        Okay - When i signed up almost 6 months ago I got the same deal as per your post at $40/mth plus I received $200 bonus welcome credit… I'm just thinking that this isn't anything special for what you can get if you ask.

        • BlueMM on 19/03/2016 - 13:56
          +1

          What did you do to receive the bonus welcome credit?

        • BoomTetrisForJeff on 20/03/2016 - 00:09

          But wasn't it 50 a month with 200$ credit

        • CrocDundee on 20/03/2016 - 00:25
          -1

          @BlueMM: Just told them I wanted a better deal. They offered me $10 month of my bill for the life of my plan. As i said, this deal is nothing special imo..

        • AssociatedONEMariachi @ Telstra on 20/03/2016 - 18:28
          +1

          @BlueMM: It was a deal back then, it's not available anymore.

      • nismo on 19/03/2016 - 12:50
        +1

        Wasn't the MX plan $40 ?

        • bargainbot12 on 19/03/2016 - 12:50

          Yes, which is pretty much what they are bringing back

        • nismo on 19/03/2016 - 12:52
          +2

          @bargainbot12:
          Ah ok, didn't realise that one was expired. So a re-invented MX, to try & compete with the Optus deal?

        • CrocDundee on 19/03/2016 - 12:53
          +2

          @nismo: Yeah looks like it. Not doing themselves any favours either with their outages.

      • hamwhisperer on 19/03/2016 - 13:58

        I was chatting with a friend over 8 weeks ago on the streets of Melb CBD and saw an ad for Telstra, $40, 7gb (5+2GB) plan …….? I don't get it. Infact IIRC he was on the plan to boot.

      • ozhunter on 19/03/2016 - 17:32

        They had it just over a week ago, so did Optus.

      • hollykryten on 19/03/2016 - 18:32

        Poorer value compared to the pre-paid Freedom Plus $40 plan which gives unlimited phone calls.

        • Mal68 on 19/03/2016 - 19:19
          +1

          Value is relative, I use less than a $1000 in calls but by going post paid I get access to the AFL Live pass etc

  • S3ISOR on 19/03/2016 - 13:03
    +1

    I wonder if this is for 'new customers only' again.

    • mr kindface on 19/03/2016 - 13:34

      it seems all the good deals are.

      • hooray on 19/03/2016 - 14:05
        +6

        Yes a while ago I wanted to transfer over to this $40 deal after being a Telstra customer for over 10 years and was told it was for new customers only. So I had to port out to another carrier. So now I have saved $20 a month for 4 months with Amaysim and unless the deal gets a little better than this I will stay where I am.

        • alan77 on 19/03/2016 - 14:12
          +3

          A Telstra rep needs to see what they did there.

        • expertreader on 19/03/2016 - 21:39

          @alan77: nothing to do with rep. It's managment decision.

        • alan77 on 20/03/2016 - 01:39
          +1

          @expertreader: Sorry if what I meant wasn't clear - what I mean is a Telstra rep (i.e. any Telstra rep) needs to see what Telstra did there, i.e. they essentially drove away a loyal customer by restricting the offer to new customers only. Capiche?

        • expertreader on 20/03/2016 - 05:12
          +1

          @alan77: still, Telstra rep is just following decisions from management to not offer this plans to existing customers. Reps cannot go outside their instructions unless management approves it.

    • swilso on 19/03/2016 - 17:15

      I am on this plan and changed over without being a new customer despite it saying it is. I wonder if it makes a difference what services you have with them or tenure? I've been with them for 8 maybe 9 years. We have two mobiles, a landline and internet with them. I was also on a BYO plan at the time but it was outside of contract. But I was able to get 'permission' to change because I said I would change to optus and come back as a new customer otherwise, which I was prepared to do.

  • sssbp on 19/03/2016 - 13:05
    +2

    Thanks bargainbot12!

  • [Deactivated] on 19/03/2016 - 13:05
    +3

    Hmm I wonder if their Boost brand will be bring out new plans?

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/03/2016 - 13:36
      +1

      Telstra doesn't own Boost.

  • glengood on 19/03/2016 - 13:40

    Does this come with Play store credit or is that only on the Freedom prepaid?

    • brentsbits on 19/03/2016 - 14:26

      Not 100% sure but in the past in pretty sure it hasn't included the credit

    • Twocupteabag on 19/03/2016 - 16:25
      +2

      Only prepaid

  • edw0000000 on 19/03/2016 - 13:50
    +1

    just chat and tansfer my $45 go causal plan with htc m8 to the new plan with $5 less a month+5gb more data.
    very happy

    • sssbp on 19/03/2016 - 13:54

      What's your current plan's data? $40 and XGB?

      • edw0000000 on 19/03/2016 - 14:22

        before go casual 45 now byo 50 but only $40 a month 7gb data just like the op one

        • sssbp on 19/03/2016 - 14:22

          That's great! I'll try livechat again. Cheers

        • regenade on 19/03/2016 - 22:13

          You had a phone repayment which was discounted as per the Go Casual $45 payment. Are you sure you will not be charged $25 replayment for the $600 HTC M8 ? I took up the Galaxy S5 on the $45 Casual plan and the bill clearly says the repayments will be waived as long as I am on the plan.

        • edw0000000 on 20/03/2016 - 12:14

          @regenade: live chat told me only $40 need to pay. dont need to pay the 25. no idea why

        • regenade on 20/03/2016 - 15:30

          @edw0000000: Sending you a PM on how you changed the plan. I am on the same Go Casual $45 with an S5

    • [Deactivated] on 19/03/2016 - 14:11

      Can you still do an early upgrade in June?

      • edw0000000 on 19/03/2016 - 14:24

        U mean new phone for149? Yes

        • [Deactivated] on 19/03/2016 - 14:32

          Still okay to keep a $5 data share SIM?

        • edw0000000 on 19/03/2016 - 14:47

          @LoopyLou: sorry I don't have a data share sim , maybe someone can answer this

    • imnotarobot on 20/03/2016 - 10:47

      I'm on the go mobile 45 with the s4, that I sold. Asked chat if I can switch and they said no, still on contract, fees will apply. After the sale of the s5 it's really only 25 a month anyway… So I'm easy. Will wait until contract is up.
      So beware- they won't necessarily swap you for a lesser plan for free. Which makes sense.

      • imnotarobot on 20/03/2016 - 10:48

        Wrong reply, sorry. One above I meant.

    • borealis on 20/03/2016 - 11:45

      Good on ya, mate.

      I'm on the same plan and would love to have more data as well. Could you please confirm if you had to forego unlimited national calls on the $45 go casual plan and now only have $1000 call credit as a result of moving to this plan?

  • hamwhisperer on 19/03/2016 - 13:58
    +12

    I'd be happy with 1/3 the data for 1/2 the price :(

    • bghunter on 19/03/2016 - 14:25
      +1

      same here

      • hamwhisperer on 19/03/2016 - 14:39
        +1

        Actually, even 1/4 the data after checking in a calculator :(

    • Armin65 on 19/03/2016 - 14:56

      They are so smart! They know we don't use that much data…

  • r3volt on 19/03/2016 - 14:27

    Can you port Optus numbers to Telstra?

    • Smigit on 19/03/2016 - 14:32

      Yes

    • Tnetennba on 20/03/2016 - 01:16

      Yes you can basically port any number anywhere from my experience.

  • Armin65 on 19/03/2016 - 14:54
    +5

    I guess this deal worths much more!?

    Unlimited Calls
    3GB more data

    Optus Sim Only Plan with 10GB Data

    • ashanrath on 19/03/2016 - 15:21
      +10

      For many people, Telstra vs Optus is apples and oranges. Optus is getting better, but they still don't have the coverage of Telstra. No point having 10GB if you struggle to get a 2G connection.

      • Tomika on 19/03/2016 - 15:33
        -1

        Should be Apple and android

      • Armin65 on 19/03/2016 - 16:17

        Ahaaaaa, I see

    • tessel on 19/03/2016 - 17:20
      +2

      If you've got optus signal in your area.

  • cheesecactus on 19/03/2016 - 14:57
    +4

    FYI, Students can get this deal now (and its been available for a while)

    https://telstra-spotlight.myunidays.com/cdn/AU/en-AU/index

    • fvn on 19/03/2016 - 17:52

      I've tried signing up to this a few times but the deal never seems to apply, even up to the very last step of the checkout process. Any tips? And yes I am a student with UNiDAYS.

      • cheesecactus on 19/03/2016 - 21:34

        No idea sorry, i'm a student with unidays, but im on a telstra business plan :/

      • spiffycashew on 20/03/2016 - 12:12
        +1

        Had the same problem.. chatting to Telstra and trying to figure it out

        • spiffycashew on 20/03/2016 - 12:24

          spoke too soon, still doesn't work…

        • fvn on 21/03/2016 - 14:26

          That link works (with IE Explorer) and is $40/month but only for 2.5GB, not 7GB. Dammit Telstra.

  • risque122 on 19/03/2016 - 15:08
    +1

    Do you get a discount if you have telstra cable? Just like Optus?

    • apptrack on 19/03/2016 - 18:23

      No there is no loyalty discounts I believe :(

  • nomoneynoproblems on 19/03/2016 - 15:37

    Is this for new customers only?

  • DalryThistle on 19/03/2016 - 15:57
    -1

    when you say 12 month contract, can you still opt out at anytime ?

    • sssbp on 19/03/2016 - 16:42

      Looks like these two are the new plans out Monday? They automatically redirect away but you can force Stop your browser from doing so. Pressing Buy Online Now comes with an error, probably will work on Monday.

      Sorry, the mobile shop is misbehaving
      Sorry, the mobile shop is misbehaving. Our online team is on the case. Please try again later or find your nearest Telstra store.

    • fatty on 21/03/2016 - 09:25

      @cheapsk8t can you advise how you found those links?

  • y12345678 on 19/03/2016 - 16:47

    Is it International call included

  • zerocents on 19/03/2016 - 20:40
    +1

    MYplan $40: "$1000 calls", 7gb data, access to postpaid perks

    Freedom Plus $40: unlimited calls/test, 6gb data (half night data, though, ugh), $40 credit to either use on Google Play/Windows Phone or send to another sim.

    My setup at the moment is Freedom Plus $40 and a mobile hotspot with an iPad Data plan sim that I funnel my credit into to use as necessary. It's $10/gb on that sim so I effectively have 10gb a month and unlimited calls/texts for $40.

    • regenade on 19/03/2016 - 23:03
      -1

      28 days not a month, so you are paying 13 times a year not 12 like postpaid !

      • fatty on 19/03/2016 - 23:22
        +3

        Scheduled recharge gives you the full month.

    • butwhy on 20/03/2016 - 01:23

      Is this Ipad Data Sim still available? Is it post paid or prepaid? The only prepaid one I can find $10 = 1gb but it expires in 3 days.

      • zerocents on 20/03/2016 - 08:08

        I believe you can activate any multi-fit starter pack as iPad online, I did mine through a $30 one a few months ago.

    • heineken016 on 20/03/2016 - 10:23

      So just to confirm you can use the $40 credit on another sim? That is pretty good!

      Does it work on regular plans or just data sims?

    • colormonochrome on 20/03/2016 - 11:48

      Don't forget that unused data rolls over to the next month on Freedom Plus. It's good to cover fluctuating data usage. That came in handy for me last week when my home internet was dead due to basslink being cut (and iinet being incompetent).

  • aurotaro on 20/03/2016 - 09:45

    Why is Telstra always against international calling? If they even had a little international calling included in their plans id have joined them a lot earlier.

    For now, I'm happy with the $40/10gb no contract and with rollover data Virgin plan.

  • fatty on 20/03/2016 - 12:48

    Open these links in new incognito window with Chrome browser:

    https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/plans-and-rates/my-…
    $40 per month for 12 months with 5GB. Includes $1000 calls, unlimited SMS/MMS. Online only support.

    https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/plans-and-rates/mz-…
    $50 per month for 12 months with 7GB. Includes $1000 calls, unlimited SMS/MMS. Online only support.

    Offers end 7th April. Online sign-up only.

    The previous Mx plan was better - 7GB for $40/month, as is the current eBay promo.

    • jubified on 20/03/2016 - 14:21

      I can also confirm that it's online only via chat.

  • thespot on 20/03/2016 - 15:22

    I think I'll just stick to my Boost $40 Unlimited plan

  • charles8628 on 20/03/2016 - 21:13

    Speed and coverage are important… I think Telstra deal a lot better than optus.

  • effgee on 21/03/2016 - 08:06
    +2

    so, it's Monday morning - is this confirmed ?

    • spiffycashew on 21/03/2016 - 08:09
      +1

      Can't see anything on their website and have just tried to sign up for the M plan, final stage said $40 for 5gb as per the deals online…

  • fatty on 21/03/2016 - 09:07

    I don't think this deal is on offer. My and Mz plans are likely the offers the OP was intending to refer to.

  • XeKayeM on 21/03/2016 - 09:56

    Has anyone had any luck today getting this deal? I called but the guy had no idea what I was talking about so i suspect it is online only?

    • oztw on 21/03/2016 - 10:03

      I've contacted online chat and tried to switch my $45 Go Casual(with HTC One M8 offer) to this My plan but got rejected. The online staff was only willing to switch me to $70 L plan with 10GB data instead and kept mentioneing the restriction about the My plan which is only available to new customers(exit Telstra for min. 6 months) only.

      • cheapsk8t on 21/03/2016 - 11:55
        +1

        I was also on the same plan but I picked the Galaxy S5. The plan attached to our phones are Go Casual plan which are month to month. Which means you can jump to any plans. The trick here is that, when you jump onto another plan, make sure they don't cancel the phone repayments so you don't end up paying for the payout and attach the phone repayment onto the new plan.

        I was on the Go casual until last January when I changed to the 12 month BYO M plan with 7GB and unlimited calls as bonus. They removed the 45 Go Casual plan and left the S5 payment as is and attached it to the 12 month BYO plan. So no payout required. So technically I'm only on contract with the S5 for 18 months instead of 24 months.

        BTW, to make this happen, I had a chat with the disconnection team.

        • FickleRick on 21/03/2016 - 12:31

          I'm in the same situation, how much is the handset repayment? :)

        • cheapsk8t on 21/03/2016 - 13:30
          +1

          @rgavin:

          It depends on how long you've been on the Go Casual plan. How many months you have left on the Go Casual plan multiply it by $25.

    • XeKayeM on 23/03/2016 - 09:21

      I had success last night. Basically due to the fact I have been a customer for a long time, they made me a plan. Basically I'm on some $50 2gb plan with $1000 of calls but every month i get a bonus 5gb of data and $10 credit.

  • spiffycashew on 21/03/2016 - 13:16
    +3

    Me
    Hi Richard, wondering how I can get access to the $40 Mobile Plan, 7 GB (12 Months, SIM Only). I've heard it's on offer as of today

    Chat rep
    I'm sorry but that offer expired on 16th March. What we have now is the Mz BYO Plan. It is for $50 with 7GB data allowance and $1000 call allowance.

    • spiffycashew on 21/03/2016 - 13:28
      +1

      Another rep just gave me the same response… isn't this why you can't post a deal until it's confirmed?

    • hockysa on 04/04/2016 - 13:29

      such a lie, my guy told me it ended on the 1/4/16 and was replaced by $50 mz plan

      edit that being said I had a sook about how hard it was to navigate and how disappointed I was and the operator processed it for me

  • beardedpeptides on 21/03/2016 - 14:14

    Definitely not a valid deal….. they wouldn't even offer me $50 for this deal over the phone and said I had to sign up online…..

  • beardedpeptides on 21/03/2016 - 15:16
    +7

    BINGO!!! Just called Telstra on 132200 and asked for Sales. Was put through to a much better call centre in Manila! He was like 'no problem at all, $40 a month, 7 GB Data & $1000 calls. Includes AFL LIVE, Apple Music, iCloud 200 GB, 12 month plan and $80 welcome credit'… The dude was a legend. Also signed up to Foxtel for 3 Months for free and got a Data Share Sim so my data is 8.1GB for 3 months free! It's called GO MOBILE BYO PLAN. Finally winning :)

    • sssbp on 21/03/2016 - 15:23

      Woah, congrats!

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