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Telstra Friends & Family: Phone (Galaxy S8, Pixel XL + More) + 15GB Data - $59/Month (24 Month Contract)

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Telstra Friends & Family: Phone (Galaxy S8, Pixel XL + More) + 15GB Data - $59/Month (24 Month Contract)
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hamza23 on 17/11/2017 - 16:46 telstra.com.au (29229 clicks)
Last edited 20/11/2017 - 19:33 by 1 other user

Facebook post for the promotion

Family and friends of Telstra staff can get a Pixel 1 32GB, Pixel 1 XL 32GB, Samsung S8 64GB, iPhone 6s 32GB or Telstra Signature 2 when they take up our $59/mth Friends and Family Go Mobile Plus BYO plan for 24 months with a huge 15GB of data and no additional phone repayments (Min cost $1416. Data for use in Australia).

The offer ends 25 December 2017, while stocks last

It's basically a repeat of this deal but with a ~$800 phone included as well (on 24 months instead of 12 month term).

Compared to this $49/month JB BYO deal, you are paying an extra $240 over the 24 months and giving up $200 JB gift card & 5GB of data; however you are getting a $600-$900ish phone included instead.

If you value the Galaxy S8 at $800 (I think the cheapest deal we saw was $799 for Bing Lee) then you are paying $640 over 24 months for the 15GB contract = $26.66/month which seems like a great deal on the Telstra network and also no upfront cost required. That's probably the best value there since the Pixel XL and iPhone 6s are older models but they are options for Apple users or someone not wanting to go down the Samsung path.

CIS for the $59/Plan. 15GB data, unlimited calls/sms/mms/voicemail, no international calls.

Only available for recontract, new activations and port-ins on the $59 Friends and Family Go Mobile Plus BYO plan for 24mths with a Google Pixel 1 32GB, Google Pixel 1 XL 32GB, Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone 6s 32GB or Telstra Signature 2. Not available with any other offer (including second service credit or port in credit) except Telstra staff discount.

Note: You may be able to receive an extra 5GB of data via the chat popup. See here.

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    • dexx on 20/11/2017 - 00:59

      Its 15GB per month yes?

  • Black Hole on 19/11/2017 - 22:14
    +1

    My tip is, do not initiate the chat.
    Go to telstra via cashreward (get 105 money back).
    Copy and paste the family and friend direct link listed in page 2.
    Wait for a few minute and you will be invited to chat - do not initiate chat.
    Tell them that you have heard about the xmas bonus of 5gb for the family and friend phone plan. They will gladly help you.

    They will tell you to complete the registration and at the end there is the order ref number that you will give him/her.

    • Lillipilli on 20/11/2017 - 09:32
      +2

      Thanks! I did exactly what you said this morning. Transferred my Telstra prepaid to Vodafone, went into JB and signed up for the $49 BYO and got my $200 voucher. Jumped online at cash rewards and found the Telstra deal, pasted the URL for the F&F deal in the same browser, waited for Telstra to initiate the chat, asked for the 5gb of extra data and gave him my order number and a confirmation email. Chat consultant said the phone will be delivered in 3-5 business days with stock available. Also, just got an email confirming my cash rewards!

      Thanks for this :D

      • katherineee on 20/11/2017 - 11:53

        I am very tempted to do this but am still cautious that knowing my luck something will go wrong. Were you able to do so with no issues at all? Did the chat consultant just upgrade the $49 BYO with no fees? If so, I might do the same today!

        • Lillipilli on 20/11/2017 - 21:51

          Sure did!

          Also got my tracking this afternoon and is expected for overnight delivery. So will keep everyone updated once I get it for indication of delivery time :)

      • d123 on 20/11/2017 - 15:09

        Hi Lillipilli

        I just tried the Cash Rewards thing too, and received an email stating:
        Date of Sale: 20 Nov 2017
        Expected cashback: $105.00
        Estimated approval: 6 March 2018

        I have never used Cash Rewards before. Doe the approval date of MARCH 2018 look right to you? What does that mean exactly?

        Cheers.

        • Lillipilli on 20/11/2017 - 21:52

          Hmm I didn’t get that email mine is already in my account. Perhaps contact them to clarify?

        • d123 on 20/11/2017 - 22:19

          @Lillipilli:
          Does that mean that you can withdraw the money into your bank account now? On mine it shows the money in the account, but has a clock icon with a mouse-over box that says "Pending".

        • Yoo05 on 21/11/2017 - 10:28

          @d123:

          u can withdraw after its approved. you will see the blue tick next to it…

  • neo on 19/11/2017 - 22:53

    Is anyone's online orders actually going through?

  • rbaraz on 19/11/2017 - 23:08
    +1

    I just want to know how many here have succeeded in getting the JB offer (New Customers Telstra BYO Plan - 20GB Data + Unlim Calls/Sms for $49/Month + $200 Gift Card (for Ported Numbers) @ JB Hi-Fi) https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/342509 so you can score the $200 JB gift card and then switch to this plan, provided you are porting in your number from a different provider

    Please share your experience here as I am planning to switch the Missus' number from Voda to the $49 BYO plan and then to the F&F plan so I can get the S8.

    I have asked in 2 separate live Telstra chats and they confirmed I can switch from BYO to this without incurring any charges but something is telling me I may get screwed over somewhere.

    Please help us share any related info to assist us in this process.

    Cheers

    • meat030 on 21/11/2017 - 07:32

      Did just that

      Transferred from Telstra to Voda pre paid - scored the $200 gift card.

      Went online via cash rewards … went to the telstra sign on deal

      when a new browser tab opened i copy and pasted the f&f deal in the browser .

      waited for chat to be initialed . asked for a 5GB bonus.

      Completed the F&F online form .. gave the confirmation number to the person on chat .

      Scored the cash rewards . now waiting for my phone

      • mrjayviper on 21/11/2017 - 11:59

        Hi Matt. I'm just wondering how can chat add 5GB if you haven't signed up? or perhaps chat gives you a code which you can enter during sign up and this code gives you an extra 5GB?

        Also I suppose, I need to complete the friends/family sign up via online to get the cash rewards? Thanks a lot!

  • j2ez on 19/11/2017 - 23:42

    2-4 weeks for stock to be sent out!!

    • anthem29 on 19/11/2017 - 23:44

      Exactly why I walked into JB Hifi. "While Stocks Last" on a deal this popular could really hurt!

      • j2ez on 19/11/2017 - 23:46
        +3

        It's funny, I was going to but I decided to call my local JB to double check. The bloke I spoke to said I had to have a friend/family at Telstra OR JB to do so. It was really odd, so I just did it via live chat. Couldn't be happier though.

    • julz15 on 20/11/2017 - 00:14

      Where does it say that!?

      • j2ez on 20/11/2017 - 00:17
        +1

        Never mind spoke to another operator and she advised me stock is available and it'll take 3-5 business day! lol

        • julz15 on 20/11/2017 - 00:18
          +1

          Yes, that's what mine said too. Phew!!! 15k clicks… Might be quite a backlog

    • running on empty on 21/11/2017 - 14:06

      I have been tracking my new S8 that I ordered yesterday with the plan from Telstra, it's being delivered today by startrack express and is currently onboard with driver, maybe I got lucky.

      • j2ez on 21/11/2017 - 16:49

        Yeah the one I ordered online came today even though that order was cancelled yesterday!

  • mikokik5 on 20/11/2017 - 01:54

    5GB bonus data is available if you Chat with Telstra.. just ask nicely.

  • isthisreallife22 on 20/11/2017 - 03:38

    Trying to figure out the best course of action:

    1. On a BYO plan currently (since about 3 months ago on the 12GB $50 MX plan https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/320575)
    2. Still $200+ left on contract
    3. Goal: 20GB and Galaxy S8
    4. Bonus: $200 gift card
    5. Extra info: My wife has another service I could join into a single account
    • fatty on 20/11/2017 - 08:57

      You won't have to pay the $200+ if you re contract.

      • isthisreallife22 on 20/11/2017 - 09:49

        Yep thanks. Just wondering how best to get the 5gb or the $200 gift card

        • fatty on 20/11/2017 - 09:53

          In order to get the $200 gift card you have to port out to a non-Telstra service which will require you to pay the $200+ early termination fee. So I don't think you can take advantage of the $200 card.

        • isthisreallife22 on 20/11/2017 - 10:08

          @fatty: thx - reaching similar conclusion

    • firepowered on 21/11/2017 - 21:48

      are you able to combine your wife's service into same account and share data? even thought her service is in her own name?

      • isthisreallife22 on 21/11/2017 - 22:12

        apparently have to submit some paperwork, so a bit of a hassle

  • AussieMark on 20/11/2017 - 09:25

    Should I go pixel XL or s8? Would probably want the higher resale value

  • Phalaxis on 20/11/2017 - 09:32

    Anyone who ordered on Friday received any further order info yet?

    I've tried tracking my order via https://www.my.telstra.com.au/myaccount/track-my-order but get the following:

    Unfortunately, we're unable to locate that confirmation number. Please check that it's correct and try again. If you placed your order in the last 24 hours, your number and order status may not yet be available.

    • dle on 20/11/2017 - 10:12

      I ordered yesterday and so far received emails to confirm my email and another one for Email billing activation and tell me to setup My Account. No ETA of delivery.

    • C0123 on 20/11/2017 - 10:29

      Ordered Friday, same message here.

      • C0123 on 20/11/2017 - 13:30
        +1

        Also just received my StarTrack details for overnight shipping!

        • Viper8 on 20/11/2017 - 13:38

          Did this come to you in an email?
          Did you do anything (like talk to Chat rep) to make this happen or just wait?
          My ref number is still giving the above response. :(

        • Phalaxis on 20/11/2017 - 13:41

          Just got shipping details also.

        • Gryllis on 20/11/2017 - 14:13
          +1

          @Phalaxis:
          Just got my shipping email as well, ordered on Saturday afternoon.

        • C0123 on 20/11/2017 - 14:18

          @Viper8: Got it via email, I ordered at 6pm Friday, so if you were after that it may just be a backlog.

        • Viper8 on 20/11/2017 - 14:24

          @C0123:
          OK thanks for that.
          Yea I ordered just before 7pm Western time so that makes sense. :)

        • C0123 on 21/11/2017 - 12:25

          @Viper8: Recieved the plan details and tracking has been updated to with driver for delivery. Looking good!

        • Viper8 on 21/11/2017 - 13:25

          @C0123:
          I never received any emails or texts (confirmed details twice with 2 different reps…) but the tracking number supplied to me by a chat rep shows its on-board for delivery today. :)

        • C0123 on 21/11/2017 - 14:25
          +1

          @Viper8: Received my phone, thanks OzBargain :)

      • julz15 on 20/11/2017 - 14:10
        +1

        Ordered Saturday AM. Just got the email.

    • Viper8 on 20/11/2017 - 11:30

      I ordered Friday night and got the same message as you this morning…

    • Bingo2676 on 20/11/2017 - 13:14
      +1

      I’ve just received my tracking details against StarTrack, I placed my order on Friday night.

    • UnderObservation on 20/11/2017 - 13:25

      I got the same thing. Asked about it and recieved a different order number to track ‘ 1-1329xxxxxxxxx ‘
      Also told 2-4 weeks for delivery. Shouldve gone into JB hifi :(

      • julz15 on 20/11/2017 - 13:28

        At least the order has been honored!!!

  • rbaraz on 20/11/2017 - 09:54

    Anyone got the phone already?
    If so is it a branded telstra on the phone or just the splashscreen/firmware?

    May plan to sell it and get the s8+ or wait for S9

    Med to get the offer first. Thinking way too ahead :)

    • Jackkkkkk on 20/11/2017 - 10:08

      telstra branded, as per previous comments

      • proudwanderer on 20/11/2017 - 11:40

        But is it brand on the phone - as in is the Telstra logo printed anywhere physically on the phone …. or is it just in the splashscreen/firmware?

      • rbaraz on 20/11/2017 - 11:43

        Reading this on my phone so i skimmed through it all.
        You mean the brand "Telstra" is on the phone (front or back) or just a logo in software?

        • Jackkkkkk on 20/11/2017 - 11:46
          +1

          Nah they don't do those kind of branding anymore. Most likely telstra firmware including bloatware

  • Jackkkkkk on 20/11/2017 - 10:07

    I'd get this, sell the phone and buy a Galaxy tab s3. Win!

  • Baralong on 20/11/2017 - 10:25

    Can you use this in store? If so, how? Just show them the link?

    I'm in Perth CBD so I've got 2 Telstra and 3 JB-hifi near I can try.

    I dropped my old phone last night, so if love to pick up, rather than wait for shopping.

    Cheers

    • abrowne70 on 20/11/2017 - 10:50

      Would love to know if this can be done in store as well.

      Wife smashed her phone screen last night so needs a new phone

      • jm456 on 20/11/2017 - 12:09
        +1

        Yes, can be done in store.

        I did it in the Perth CBD store yesterday and got the extra 5gb.

        Too easy!

        • Baralong on 20/11/2017 - 12:15

          Cool! Hay st or Murray st?

        • jm456 on 20/11/2017 - 12:42
          +1

          @Baralong:

          Hay st

        • isthisreallife22 on 20/11/2017 - 13:12

          Re extra 5GB, were you an existing BYO customer?

        • jm456 on 20/11/2017 - 13:42

          @kcbworth:

          No

        • Baralong on 20/11/2017 - 14:07

          @jm456: Both telstras and all 3 JB HiFis are happy to do the deal, but no one has stock. :(

        • abrowne70 on 20/11/2017 - 15:50

          @Baralong:

          I walked into telstra and got the deal today, wasnt able to get the extra 5GB because they said thats for existing telstra customers - didnt quite make sense but going from 8gb to 15 is good enough

        • Pecan on 21/11/2017 - 18:58

          @abrowne70:
          I signed up in store and was denied the extra 5gb because I only have the one service on my account (I am an existing customer) so it seems there are varying reasons for them saying no.

    • sugardumpling on 20/11/2017 - 21:16

      Hmm did the staff ask you the name of your relatives?
      I am gonna try doing this in store tomorrow…. But not sure how it's gonna pan out

      • bundyoz on 20/11/2017 - 22:31
        +2

        No names required for relo.s. I walked in to Telstra shop on Saturday and walked out 25 min later with new s8 and 20GB. Smooth as…..now just have to get my head around the s8 after having an s5

  • AssociatedTomGum @ Telstra on 20/11/2017 - 12:37

    Just a FYI

    Those upgrading from JB HiFi you might want to read this. I wouldn't be surprised if there was an ETC on your next bill. Because the way I see it is that they end the current contract and add in the new new contract. End dating contracts automatically applies the ETC value to the account.

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/Global/images/2016/08/telstra-form…

    • Viper8 on 20/11/2017 - 13:07

      I've changed BYO plans many times with Telstra (always jumping on the best deal) and never been hit with any fees?

    • T1 on 20/11/2017 - 13:15
      +1

      Hope thats not the case. When I signed up for the 12mth BYO plan the guy at JB specifically said that the good thing with this plan is that I can upgrade to a 24 mth plan with a handset at a later date if i decide i want a new phone.

    • corza on 20/11/2017 - 14:04
      +3

      That's only if you break contract to either cancel your service or switch provider. Recontracting on Telstra voids the ETC and you only need to repay the device payments, which is nil on a BYO plan. You'll see that information within your Telstra my account portal.

    • Dealhunter967671 on 21/11/2017 - 12:13

      There's no ETC Upgrading BYO Plans through JB in most cases as we are generally similar to Telstra stores. If Telstra doesn't charge ETCs then normally there wouldn't be any. However, the port in + gift card, then recontract may - as it's against the T&Cs of the JB Offer (not that it should be done by a JB Store). (Edit: most cases)

  • mrjayviper on 20/11/2017 - 13:07

    do you need proof (Telstra employee ID or something) to get the discount? Thanks

  • aali14 on 20/11/2017 - 13:50

    Confirming sign up @ JB-Hi-Fi Garden City QLD - They had no Telstra branded stock left so had to pick up the phone from Loganholme store.
    Got the extra 5gb as well; its literally just a check box they have to click under Promotions & Offers.

    • batrarobin on 20/11/2017 - 14:55

      Did you also get a $200 gift card?

      • aali14 on 22/11/2017 - 14:27

        No gift card. They have a memo I saw which states gift card not available with F&F offer written in big bold letters.

  • fantacular on 20/11/2017 - 14:34

    it looks like this plan doesn't come with the 12mo free foxtel now that is on some other plans… has anyone managed to get that included??

    • Viper8 on 20/11/2017 - 14:40

      Fat chance lol.

  • i37 on 20/11/2017 - 14:52
    +1

    Received my tracking number for over night delivery. Ordered Sunday.

    • dle on 20/11/2017 - 20:58

      interesting! I ordered Sunday arvo but haven't seen anything yet.

  • batrarobin on 20/11/2017 - 14:59

    So can I signup at JB Hi Fi and get a $200 giftcard today and then signup on Telstra website tomorrow to get an S8?

    • impoze on 20/11/2017 - 15:51

      I signed up to the $200 deal on Sunday, it finally ported over today.

      Planning to do the upgrade process tomorrow.

    • harveyworld on 20/11/2017 - 15:54

      I would like to know the answer to this too… Is it really that simple as ready to go if so.

  • ozzi on 20/11/2017 - 15:22

    Got a standard sales chat prompt during purchase (had the 5GB targeted one earlier but disappeared) and she was happy to add the additional 5GB anyway. Did tell me initially it's 20GB in total across the contract, but then updated that to 20GB a month later in the conversation… chrome failed the purchase and had to switch to IE so forgot to re-do the cashback so missed out there :(

  • running on empty on 20/11/2017 - 16:25
    +1

    As suggested in the comments I went to the Telstra website though Cashrewards and pasted the direct link to this deal, waited for the chat popup and simply said I was looking at the plan with the extra 5gb. I was told to stay in chat while I completed the order and give the order number at the end. I was a bit cheeky and asked if my loyalty credit of $20 per month could stay on the account but was told "it is not part of this plan" which I was expecting anyway.

    Not sure how long it takes for Cashrewards to show the transaction but hopefully it goes through correctly (it shows in cashreward's click history)

  • nstyle on 20/11/2017 - 17:19

    Just jumped on this and managed to get the 5gb bonus with the online chat (from the popup mentioning the 5gb). Cash Rewards was active (as per the Chrome extension) but I'm just waiting for the e-mail. Sweet deal! Thanks OP

    • nstyle on 20/11/2017 - 17:48
      +1

      Ok Cashrewards just came through too :)

      • running on empty on 20/11/2017 - 18:44

        still waiting on mine.. :-( have a feeling it failed but will wait the remainder of the day

        • nstyle on 20/11/2017 - 18:50
          +1

          If it shows up in your history you can probably sort it out manually. I've had to do that a couple of times

  • Deal-Sniper on 20/11/2017 - 17:28
    +2

    Got this deal by going into the Telstra store, also asked for the 5gb bonus add on and he just added it no questions asked plus got the 6months apple music trial….. had stock in hand walked out the door a new S8

  • lippy on 20/11/2017 - 17:29

    Has anyone tried price matching the JB Hifi deal to this deal via online chat?
    that is paying only $49 for 20GB instead of $59?

  • mouski on 20/11/2017 - 18:00

    Ordered mine this morning around 8.30 have got two emails with the plan details but no shipping info…hopefully tomorrow!

  • Ttlotus1 on 20/11/2017 - 18:12

    Sorry. This might be a dumb question. Does samsung s8 supports dual sim. I know it takes sd card but not sure if means dual sim available. Thanks

    • Skram on 20/11/2017 - 18:49

      No this doesn't support dual sim.

      • Ttlotus1 on 20/11/2017 - 22:03

        Thanks Skram

  • fantacular on 20/11/2017 - 18:16

    ordered this arvo at about 3pm, got my shipping notification already. thanks for the info guys!! now, what to spend my JB gift card on….

  • Baralong on 20/11/2017 - 18:36
    +1

    Telstra Hay St Mall Perth just got a bunch of S8s in. I signed up with Emily and she added an extra 5gb on both plans as I'm an existing customer.

    Now I just have to find a case ☺️

    • [Deactivated] on 20/11/2017 - 22:54

      Thanks might go see Emily tomorrow

  • 8azinga on 20/11/2017 - 18:47

    Looks like they randomly process orders and dont go in order. Ordered early Friday evening and still havent got my shipping notification. Calling is useless as the voice commands here order update and it sends you an sms with the order tracking page and then hangs up with no other options and the tracking page cant even find my order. Online chat just said it was processed.

  • Elderlymango on 20/11/2017 - 19:37

    My order was unable to be processed due to no staff ID given. The lady we were talking with said that if she tried to put it through without it they could cancel it and charge the full device payment to the account holder… I'll try Jb Hi Fi tomorrow. Fingers crossed

  • Ozgrabber on 20/11/2017 - 20:57

    tryin to get the extra 5gb, sales rep is not ready to add

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