Saw this deal at Coles Ivanhoe-VIC. You can buy it online as well (not sure about postage)
Telstra Pre Paid 4GX(MF910V) WI-FI
Features include:
MF910V is locked to Telstra Network.
Even though Aldi uses Telstra Network, I am not sure if Telstra Mobile Broadband Manager software in the MF910V will allow Aldi sim to connect. Correct me if I am wrong.
It should work
Previous Telstra prepaid things have worked with Boost, but not ALDI or Telechoice (all 3 are Telstra MVNO, but Boost is owned by Telstra).
So I wouldn't think it likely.
Ebay says the device can be unlocked for $3, but I have no first hand experience.
True, some providers still require an unlocked device regardless of using the same network.
Thanks Steve, also includes 2GB data.
I just went onto coles online and it only has the 3 wifi broadband items that aren't on special. I don't know if that means you have to go in store or there are none left. Anyone seen these at other coles besides Ivanhoe?
Good Guys have it in stock in most of their stores for $59.00. Hopefully they should pricematch it. Good Luck
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/telstra-prepaid-4gx-wi-fi-mf9…
Thanks for the link. I rang coles online customer service and because the stores nearest to my postcode don't have the stock, I cannot order it online. I would have to physically find a store that supplies the stock such as Ivanhoe suggested by OP
Thanks OP. However the Optus E5573 4G modems are more convenient when on special because they have been unlocked (so far as I know still are) and you don't have to mess around with manually changing APN settings every time you switch out a sim to a different provider. It doesn't have the best battery life though (Don't know how it compares to this one)…That's less convenient you can mitigate that if you're near mains or own a portable charger.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/246366
I miss the proper LCD displays though like my MF91 where you don't have to intepret traffic light colours to work out if you have decent reception. I think Telstra still have one with an LCD but it's not cheap. The MF91 did require changing APN when swapping between providers.
Anyway I have too many of these already so this deal isn't for me but I believe this is a decent unit if you're looking for one and are only going to use it with Telstra.
Yeah. I got one of these (http://www.netgear.com.au/home/products/mobile-broadband/hot…) via a previous Telstra deal that included a tablet. The tablet was rubbish, but the hotspot is good - literally using it now from inside a tent…. ;-)
Search on ebay item # 151480556866
Cost me $3 to unlock this device. Got the code in less than an hr. Make sure u put in the message ur imei though.
Once unlocked…. No need to muck around with settings etc etc when using other Network sim. Plonk in other sims and itll work.
What's the battery life like?
Misssus reckons about 6hrs. If u need longer just buy a batt pack like those xiaomi that goes on sale here.
Yep I own portable chargers. Pain to carry around though.
If you dont mind sharing, what other provider are you using in this? Have you tried optus/virgin mobile?
I interchange sims between telstra and optus. Havent tried it with vodafone.
Has anyone tried this modem overseas? Philippines in particular?
Does anyone know if the Optus Huawei e5573 is on sale anywhere?
Will it work with an Aldi sim?