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Update 17/12: Deal is over. VF has run out of stock. Congrats and Merry Christmas to those who scored! :)

<del>MOD: According to users on pg5, the deal has been reinstated.</del>

<del>Update: Deal is finished. Repayment is now back to $30. :( Good luck to those who have ordered, though!</del>

OK, per request from the other HTC Legend thread…

If you’re a member of one of the motoring clubs (NRMA, RACV, etc), you
might want to check out Vodafone. They currently have the HTC Legend for $0 repayment on their 12-month $29 cap.

Navigate to the link below:

http://store.vodafone.com.au/handset-htc-legend.aspx?company…

Then select '12 month'.

By my calculation, your min cost over 12 months should be (after 10% discount and 3 months free access):

$29 * 10% off * 9 months = $234.9

(plus, possibly, $84 moneybackco cashback for those who managed)

Which is outstanding value for a pocketable Android 2.2 phone with such strong specs. And it comes with a cap with 200mb data!

Be warned, though, that Voda’s customer service (or the lack of it, really) is shocking! Have a look at discussions on whirlpool!

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    • fatlikeyamum on 22/12/2010 - 14:31

      same prob here

    • rayn7x on 22/12/2010 - 14:57

      i cannot login mine too. how can i check my data usage then

      • The Edge on 23/12/2010 - 12:25

        I am having the same issue as well. I have spent 40 mins waiting on the phone to talk to the Indian call centre to be told wait 24 hours and it will be fixed, needless to say after 36 hours the problem was still there. So rather than wait on hold I went in to a Vodafone store to ask them to rectify it only to find that the sales person needs to call Indian and spend 40 mins on hold too.

        Unbelievable!

        • Kendawwg on 23/12/2010 - 22:52

          i did the exact same thing. Hope it gets fixed soon though.

        • The Edge on 24/12/2010 - 10:21

          Finally have access it seems like it took a few days for my ported number to appear on the correct system. However I have noticed that I only have 50MB of included data on my Cap 29 Plan. :(

  • bargrin on 22/12/2010 - 14:46

    Anybody know how long you can hold off from activating and porting your number across?

    I want to port my optus number across but not till Jan (got a bit if credit on my optus phone)

    • mcrompton on 22/12/2010 - 15:09

      as far as i know, you need to port the number when activating the sim… my sim came already activated.

      did you enter the number you wish to port from as part of the signup process?

      • bargrin on 22/12/2010 - 15:15

        No didn't tick the port option when signing up but got the sim card packet which says on the back that my sim card has already been activated.

        I must be able to port now still…..hopefully?

        • mcrompton on 22/12/2010 - 15:17

          I think you're out of luck.

          i've just been through the same thing trying to get my existing vodafone number assigned to my new contract (i even chose to port the number across)… however they didn't process the porting at the time of activation so i'm stuck with the new number.

          i was given the option of sending everything back and ordering again, but i didn't take them up on that

        • bargrin on 22/12/2010 - 15:34
          +1

          I just got this email from them about 10sec ago, looks like I can still port:

          Once you receive your SIM card it will already be activated and ready to use but if you a wish to bring across (port) your existing mobile number from a different carrier to Vodafone or from Prepaid to Postpaid, then please call 1555 from any Vodafone Mobile (Free call from any Vodafone Mobile service) or call 1300 101 606 (8am to 8pm weekdays, 9am – 5pm weekends. Charged as a local call) before using your brand new Vodafone SIM so we can complete your port request.  Please note that your existing number will not be transferred, and any services associated with your existing mobile number may still be connected with your other carrier or Prepaid, until your port request is completed.

        • The Red Baron on 22/12/2010 - 15:56

          I also requested the port option and received the sim card packet saying it's already been activated.

          Although it doesn't tell me anywhere details of my new number. So bit confused, don't want to put in the new sim incase it wont allowed me to port.

        • em on 22/12/2010 - 20:16

          I couldn't :( I already rang :(

        • mcrompton on 23/12/2010 - 11:35
          +1

          Actually you can port your number later… call 1555 and choose the options for account enquiries —> other account enquiry. Then ask to speak with a member of the activations team. They should be able to port you across after the sim card is activated.

    • EnALup on 22/12/2010 - 18:07

      Same story as mine. I have more than a hundred dollar balance. I was able to transfer only 30 dollars to my other optus sim. Optus has changed the balance transfer from 30 dollars a month to 15 dollars only. So after transfering that on first of january, I will port my no.
      Called Vodafone and told them about it. they said, its fine.
      I cannot use my balance else where, as I already have an optus landline with all no.s free and VOIP for free international calling :(
      Called optus, if I can transfer my balance to another optus prepaid no. They said noooo…..

      Edit: Vodafone told me to use the temporary vodafone sim till then. I can port later.

  • leginmat on 22/12/2010 - 15:29

    As mentioned previously by a poster, tread carefully with this deal. I just rung up in order to clarify my plan details after confirming whether my phone has been shipped or not.

    I was informed that the plan I was on did include the free 3 months and additional 10% off but I was to pay a $20 handset repayment fee on top. I then explained that this was not as advertised on the website during sign-up but she continually insisted that this was so, regardless of being an auto member. She also suggested to switch me to the 24 month plan in order to remove the handset repayment fee but I continually quoted what was advertised until she placed me on hold and came back to explain it was fine.

    I'm not sure exactly how these contracts work as this was my first ever experience but I would definitely suggest ringing up and clarifying the deal with Vodafone. I spoke to an Australian rep and plan to ring again upon receiving the phone to clarify.

    • bargrin on 22/12/2010 - 15:41

      Why I kept screen dumps and prints outs of the shopping cart when ordering.

      I note though that one of the printouts I have of the T&C for the $29 voda cap contract says
      - unlimited standard & international TXT, PXT & video PXT
      - $550 included a month to use on voice calls

      I think these two points might be wrong?

      • leginmat on 22/12/2010 - 16:35

        Looks as if they just took $50 out of my credit card which I assume is $29 cap plus the $20 repayment fee…Did anyone else get this?

        • mcrompton on 22/12/2010 - 16:36

          wouldn't 29 + 20 = $49?

        • leginmat on 22/12/2010 - 16:51

          Please disregard! Big mistake…my father purchased credit from Virgin and I misread…my bad.

      • diro on 22/12/2010 - 19:20

        Anyone got clarification on the actual cap we all got put on and the pricing/inclusions?

  • Bullion78 on 22/12/2010 - 16:32
    -1

    I have got the same issues as a few other posters, obviously with xmas rush they havnt got enough couriers to deliver all the parcels and mine clearly got sent back to warehouse at tullamarine, I ring AAE and they tell me that it wont be dispatched again till tomorrow even though it was sent back yesterday.. poor form by AAE.
    How can you Sandgroper's get your phone before me on the Eastern seaboard? grr :P

  • mrdk on 22/12/2010 - 16:59

    Phone received yesterday.

    Didn't have any details of my new number or anything. It said on the sim card that it was already activated but it wasn't.

    Called them up and was redirected around, a guy asked for a VS number, not an ES. He added me to his computer and asked me i needed to provided my licence number and another form of identification. Then he said that he was ready to activate my sim and would be put on hold. Got directed to another line and was told i was in a queue for 40mins. Hung up and tried to see if there was a way to activate online. Choose the "activate a prepaid sim" but required my mobile number to proceed. Gave up. Just wanted the phone anyway.

    Received an email today with my mobile number. Called the 1300 number to activate. Took 5mins. Sim card operational.

    Experience with vodafone rating. 1/10. Hopefully no hiccups with their billing. Not keen to wait to speak to someone.

  • kimmik on 22/12/2010 - 17:00

    Wow, this htc is totally sweet, well worth the troubles. thanks op! perfect gift for parents.

  • bargrin on 22/12/2010 - 17:23

    Damn looks like HTC dosent pick up adhoc wifi spots, my jokispot dosent come up :(

  • pianissimo on 22/12/2010 - 17:55

    Got mine today (Perth) =D It worked right out of the box (I didn't port my number). I couldn't see the number written anywhere, figured it out by ringing another phone!

    Edit: I only ordered last Friday so am impressed!

  • OilyDan on 22/12/2010 - 18:44

    15/12/2010 09:29 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 09:50 PM Order being processed
    17/12/2010 11:25 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 11:28 AM
    17/12/2010 11:30 AM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 11:46 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 11:04 AM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:21 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:23 PM Order being processed
    18/12/2010 02:24 PM
    21/12/2010 02:34 AM Order on its way to you
    21/12/2010 02:33 PM Delivered

    Where about's on the Vodafone Track My Order site are you guy's finding the above info?
    This is all the info I can get of the order tracking site:
    http://i56.tinypic.com/e3x3d.png

  • diro on 22/12/2010 - 19:21

    Anyone got clarification on the actual cap we all got put on and the pricing/inclusions?

    Is it the normal 29$ one of does it include 550 calls/unlimited txt etc?

    • em on 22/12/2010 - 21:47
      +1

      From the most recent email: Thanks for choosing our $29 Cap with a 12 month commitment plus a new mobile phone. As part of your order you also receive:
      3 months free access+

      The $29 Cap contains heaps of value including $180 credit each month to call any mobile or landline in Australia, Unlimited Vodafone to Vodafone and 3 standard voice calls all day, every day within Australia and 200MB of Mobile Data. The minimum monthly spend is $29 per month over 12 months adding up to a total cost of $313.20 over the life of the contract. If you leave us before the end of your contract you will be charged an Early Exit Fee (EEF) of the minimum monthly spend ($29) multiplied by the months remaining.

      • em on 22/12/2010 - 21:48
        +1

        The email before: You ordered:

        HTC Legend - $0.00, $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months - $26.10, Discount - 10%
        3 months free access+

        • em on 22/12/2010 - 21:49

          The email before that: AMOUNT CHARGED TO CARD
          Product Orders
          $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months $0.00
          HTC Legend black $0.00
          3 months free access+ $0.00

          Sub Total $0.00
          Total (incl. GST) $0.00
          ONGOING MINIMUM MONTHLY COST
          $29 Vodafone Cap Contract - 12 Months $26.10
          3 months free access+ $0.00

          Sub Total $26.10
          Total (incl. GST) $26.10

  • Az on 22/12/2010 - 20:06

    Craig3426,
    Not sure if you went through the following website:
    http://store.vodafone.com.au/order-tracking.aspx

    When you receive AAE's consignment number go to:
    https://trackandtrace.aae.com.au/

    • OilyDan on 22/12/2010 - 20:15

      Tried to enter my order number and it say's I have an invalid order number.
      My order number is in the following format:
      VF*********
      It doesn't give me enough space to enter all the digits:

      • jassssone on 22/12/2010 - 20:19

        Vf? Not "es-w" ?!

      • Az on 22/12/2010 - 20:35

        The website I gave is specific to order numbers starting with ES-W. The following seems relevant to your requirement (which you might have already tried):
        https://shop.vodafone.com.au/order-status-login

        • OilyDan on 22/12/2010 - 20:43

          I've got no idea why order no. starts with VF. Maybe because I'm on a 24mth contract instead of a 12mth?
          The VF tracking site is really crappy compared to the ES-W you guy's posted.

          BTW: Ordered the Trophy on the $49 cap today at 11AM.
          At 12.30 I recieved an E-mail saying the credit check was successful.
          Anyone had any experience with the delivery speed of the online store, what do you reckon my chances are of having it delievered before christmas? Im on the Centrl Coast of NSW.

  • Super8Tab on 23/12/2010 - 00:51

    Got the phone today, awesome deal :)

    Now which MicroSD card should i get? i want a good 16 GB card, anyone can recommend a good deal ?

    • Az on 23/12/2010 - 06:49
      +1

      The cheapest deals for SanDisk 16GB are from shoppingsquare (right now sold out but more expected soon) and crazysales. Although these are Class 2, the performance is said to be close to that of Class 4/6:
      http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1468705#r…
      You could try your luck at OW for pricebeat.

      Ideally one should use a 32GB card to utlise the full capacity without having to mess around with installed applications while changing cards in future. However 32GB cards are presently very expensive, the cheapest being around $100 from crazysale. For those who want to start with cheaper lower-capacity cards, SanDisk 8GB Class 4 from crazysales for $16 delivered also seems attractive. I have no idea if any of these are fakes though.

      • Super8Tab on 23/12/2010 - 08:50

        Thanks heaps for the info, it's crazy how can class 2 outperform class 4, I read the intense debate here on ozbargain

        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/31837

        and i ended up getting that Kinsgton 16GB class 4 (comes up to $34,decent price), i don't care too much about speed as long as i can shoot video and save stuff on the phone without lagging

        • Az on 24/12/2010 - 07:25

          Class only specifies the minimum speed so the actual speed could be much higher in one and just marginally higher in the other bringing about such apparent anomalies.

          Crazysales price is $35.87 delivered. Where did you get it for $34?

  • jassssone on 23/12/2010 - 08:32

    I got first bill. $0. But bill cycle is 17 dec to 18 dec. I have not received phone at that time. Anyone one on same boat?

    • ryban3z on 23/12/2010 - 09:52

      i am, hopefully phone gets delivered today and that bill was a "test bill"

      • The Red Baron on 23/12/2010 - 11:01

        I also got my first bill $0 and same billing cycle.

        I have received my phone though

  • mshanann on 23/12/2010 - 10:03

    Hey for anyone porting from 3 to Vodafone:

    I used the 1555 service about 48 hours ago to start the automated porting procedure supplying existing 3 phone phone number, along with new 20 digit sim number. It states it could take up to 24 hours maximum in the recorded message to perform this.

    Well…mine didnt port. So I called them this morning using the 1300 101 606 number… and held down the 0 key for a few times before getting transferred to an operator.

    A very nice Indian gentleman stated there was an error with the porting due to an apparent overloading of porting requests. He manually triggered a porting request for me.

    • Elecmuso on 23/12/2010 - 10:50

      That's interesting. I am in the same boat and initiated the porting via 1555 yesterday around lunchtime. 24 hours is up in a few hours and it hasn't happened yet. If it doesn't I will do the same.

      • ryban3z on 24/12/2010 - 21:44

        guys just ring up and port your number over
        spoke to a guy in Mumbai who said its free for 3 customers to port their number over to vodafone, even if they are on a existing contract
        he said it would take 3 hours but it was done in 1 hour

  • liewehan on 23/12/2010 - 10:45

    I thought it come with 200 MB of data right?
    In my account it's displaying as 50 MB only. anyone else have the same issue?

  • IgnitionS15 on 24/12/2010 - 01:36

    Vodafone has better receiption than Virgin !!!!

    • cdundee on 24/12/2010 - 10:47

      Yes, because they use optus network.

    • McLarenHonda on 30/12/2010 - 01:29

      Not in my experience - I've found Vodafone horrendous in the areas my Optus works fine in.

  • Az on 24/12/2010 - 07:15

    Vodafone obviously works in strange ways. I just bought one phone but received four $0 bills , each with different account and invoice number. Only the second bill has my correct account number but all the bills have my correct name and address. All are dated prior to the activation date so they are obviously not monthly bills but perhaps for any outstanding balance from the date of contract. The bills have a tag attached saying “Due date 11 Jan 2011” but when I download them the tag reads as “Do Not Pay” while the same due date is shown at another location on the bill. Did anyone else receive any bill with a wrong account number?

    • flannigan on 24/12/2010 - 09:08

      Yes, I've received an additional $0 bill which has a different account no from the one associated with the phone. Three extra accounts would be a bit concerning! I just rang VF about my extra bill and was told they were looking into it and would get back to me…

      • dkslim on 24/12/2010 - 11:15

        Me too. Please let us know what the extra bills are about, when you find out.

        • Az on 24/12/2010 - 11:58

          They say it is an error which will be corrected and next month we should get just one bill. If not we have to spend another hour with them to set it right. They are also working on "invalid mobile number" error when we try to register for My Vodafone and say it should be fine by Tuesday.

        • em on 24/12/2010 - 19:47

          It's good that they are working on fixing the issue with logging into my vodafone, I'm glad I'm not the only one who cant. I really want to use it :/

        • Az on 25/12/2010 - 07:06

          Anyone wanting to register for My Vodafone can do so now. Vodafone has also fixed my multiple billing issue as evident from online viewing of my bills after registration. Well done Vodafone! Keep it up!!!

          Edit: When I go to "Spend and entitlements" after logging into My Vodafone, the following is displayed:
          Cap $29 12 Mth
          Domestic Data: X of 300.0 MB remaining
          Free GPRS Bubdle: X of 50.0 MB remaining
          Anytime Dollar bundles: X of $180.00 remaining

          Does not specificaly mention about 10% Off and 3 Months Free but I think it is understood as we have those details in the e-mails received from Vodafone. Also, the monthly billing period seems to start few days before delivery/activation, which can probably be fixed by talking to them but I will peobably not bother about it. Howoever, total free quota seems to be 300+50MB, which is good.

  • leginmat on 24/12/2010 - 09:51

    Just got the phone this morning! Big thanks to the OP for this excellent deal. Merry Xmas and a happy, safe new year!

  • CyberMurning on 24/12/2010 - 12:03

    people…. doest below means i passed the credit check ? so jealous to all of you who got the phone!

    15/12/2010 10:40 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 10:46 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 01:57 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 01:58 PM
    16/12/2010 01:59 PM Credit Check in Process
    17/12/2010 09:36 AM Order Incomplete
    22/12/2010 12:49 PM Credit Check in Process
    23/12/2010 06:12 AM Credit Check in Process
    23/12/2010 08:40 AM Order Incomplete
    24/12/2010 07:05 AM Order being processed
    24/12/2010 07:05 AM Order being processed

    • leginmat on 24/12/2010 - 12:08

      It's confusing. I was told that it was approved but got this. My phone was delivered this morning and yet I am back to Credit Check…Usually it's assumed once it becomes "Order being processed" after a credit check, you're successful. I never got a confirmation e-mail or anything; I had to ring up to find out I was approved.

      15/12/2010 06:44 PM Order Incomplete
      15/12/2010 07:16 PM Order being processed
      16/12/2010 06:03 PM Credit Check in Process
      16/12/2010 06:03 PM
      16/12/2010 06:03 PM Credit Check in Process
      16/12/2010 06:24 PM Order Incomplete
      22/12/2010 02:06 PM Order being processed
      22/12/2010 02:06 PM Order being processed
      22/12/2010 03:04 PM Order being processed
      22/12/2010 03:05 PM
      23/12/2010 05:46 AM Credit Check in Process
      23/12/2010 02:53 PM Order being processed
      24/12/2010 01:58 AM Order on its way to you
      24/12/2010 08:03 AM Credit Check in Process

    • CyberMurning on 24/12/2010 - 13:21

      edit: seems everything ok, i got email saying the phone will be deliveredy in 2-4 days bla bla bla..
      but this supposed tobe xmast present, so ….

  • neosin on 24/12/2010 - 15:11

    just called and confirmed my plan

    12 month contract
    3months free
    $0 handset repayment

    THANK U OP!

  • applejack on 24/12/2010 - 17:33

    Anyone who got the $4 extra 700 MB of data get it to show up in there myvodafone usage page?

    Looks like they haven't registered it and I can't bear to call them again.

    Edit: Also, the 200 MB of included data looks like it comes as 50 MB of free GPRS + 150 MB of data, yes? Despite this page which myvodafone takes me to when I click plan details: http://vodafone.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3409

    • em on 26/12/2010 - 20:59

      Yeah I got the exact same thing. I can't find any mention of this distinction between the two types of data on the cap plan though. What is the 150MB of data anyway? I have used 3g a few times and it has come out of the 50MB. I am a bit of a noob when it comes to phone internet :(

  • afu on 25/12/2010 - 08:35

    I am a lucky one?!
    15/12/2010 09:06 PM Order Incomplete
    15/12/2010 09:28 PM Order being processed
    16/12/2010 12:56 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 12:58 PM
    16/12/2010 12:59 PM Credit Check in Process
    16/12/2010 01:15 PM Order Incomplete
    23/12/2010 08:07 AM Credit Check in Process
    23/12/2010 02:39 PM Order Incomplete
    23/12/2010 08:59 PM Credit Check in Process
    24/12/2010 11:26 AM Order Incomplete
    24/12/2010 03:39 PM Credit Check in Process

    I got Virgin X10i 29Plan. Credit check pass with virgin. get BMW AMEX card approval.
    Voda ask (100 points sent) then ask (payslip sent) what they want from me next?

  • RangaWal on 26/12/2010 - 00:01

    Glad I didn't get this deal for phone usage, if this is an example of actual call costs:

    Date Time Call Type Number Called Call Duration Period Call Charge Charged Amount
    22/12/2010 15:29:50 V2O 0414xxxxxx 00:00:02 All Day $1.14 $0.00

    Lucky this test call was included in the $29!

    PS - just noticed in my 'Spend and Entitlements' section, it doesn't show the extra 700MB I signed up for - is this normal?

    • mcrompton on 26/12/2010 - 07:08
      +2

      The test call was actually included in the $180 call credit you have… not the $29 call credit.

      You should call Vodafone and get them to add the $4/month data to your phone plan. It should show up in my vodafone.

  • unity1 on 28/12/2010 - 00:11

    Got my first bill and have been charged the correct access fee ie $26.10 but no free access on months 1,2, &3 as mentioned.

    • jassssone on 28/12/2010 - 10:14

      Did u ring VF?

  • CyberMurning on 28/12/2010 - 00:24

    i wonder maybe some1 should create a new thread on forum about this billing system to make sure we all get 3 months free !

  • POWERevolution on 28/12/2010 - 01:57

    "customers who signed up with Vodafone over the last three years may be entitled to compensation if they were misled into signing contracts or if Vodafone didn't live up to its end of the bargain"

    LOL so we missed out :)
    Vodafone may face customer class action http://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/Vodafone-face-customer-clas…

  • CyberMurning on 28/12/2010 - 10:47

    hello all,
    any one know if it is possible to delay the porting . i still have contract with THREE till feb, so can i activate my voda now then on feb do the porting ? obviously, i want to keep my THREE number..
    thanks

    • EnALup on 29/12/2010 - 02:25

      lol, i saw and replied ur comment on whirlpool too.
      I am also porting my no. from optus to vodafone on 3rd of jan and the rep at vodafone said, its fine.
      I recon you to let them know, what you want to do. Get a note in your account.
      Do let us know, what happened?

  • CyberMurning on 30/12/2010 - 15:34

    hi. just called them few mins ago (coz i just got my phone today!)
    the lady said it is possible. ANYTIME i want to port, just call them again.

    bit strange.. anyone know this is possible/ normal procedure?

  • truebargains on 30/12/2010 - 20:58

    any one want to sell me their's?

    I really want one

    • RangaWal on 30/12/2010 - 22:19

      Yep - didn't realise this wasn't NextG compliant before I bought it. Used it for about 3 hours all up. Make me an offer ryangus at gmail dot com.

    • CyberMurning on 31/12/2010 - 08:52

      hello
      yes im putting this on ebay. can take it out tho.
      please contact me at, click my username, there is a 'contact' button on the top right side. thanks

    • POWERevolution on 31/12/2010 - 21:00

      not for $270 :)

    • dkslim on 02/01/2011 - 16:45

      He wants to buy it for $270:
      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/37104

      A bit too low :) some lucky bastards sold their HTC Legend for $425 on ebay just a week ago.

      • CyberMurning on 05/01/2011 - 23:16

        Well as i type now it has $295 bid on ebay. Still 20hrs togo.
        Definitely will go over $330 i say.

        • dkslim on 10/01/2011 - 12:28

          How much did it sell for at the end?

  • McLarenHonda on 06/01/2011 - 21:52
    +1

    When's Voda releasing Android 2.2 for this?

  • Saturday on 09/01/2011 - 11:59
    +1

    My MoneyBack for this deal has been canceled. Still a good deal without money back though.

    • dkslim on 10/01/2011 - 12:25

      Mine too. Had 2x $84 moneyback each handset, damn :)

  • bazza236 on 18/01/2011 - 15:48

    Anyone else sign up using their AMEX and get 10,000 bonus points on this?

  • Saturday on 19/01/2011 - 11:29

    Got my first bill for my plan $70! There are two errors:1.They added 1GB data to my plan, which i did not order and wasn't shown anywhere in my order or my plan info online; 2. It is supposed to be three months free, but they start charging without giving me the free access. I am going to email and see whether can avoid queuing up in the call centre.

    • mcrompton on 19/01/2011 - 11:31

      Did you have the 10% off as well? I just got my first bill but it didn't have 10% off the plan.

      • Saturday on 19/01/2011 - 15:02

        It seems i got the 10% discount. $70 is for two months: about $26 for the mobile plan + $9 something for the 1 GB data.

  • CyberMurning on 19/01/2011 - 11:32

    me too! first bill is $11.51 i dont know what is it, no detail available yet, but arent we supposed to get free 3 months ??

  • RangaWal on 19/01/2011 - 12:01
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    After a complaint to VF and then the TIO about very poor data services, I've had my issue resolved. Basically, I can now end my contract at any time without fee, and either give the phone back to VF and walk away, or pay out a nominal fee of $175 for the phone and walk away.

    This was to my satisfacation - the phone is worth $175, but the service VF did/do supply is rubbish in my location.

    Despite this, the phone can't run NextG so doesn't really suit my needs anyway (my mistake, should have checked first), and doesn't run Flash which I require to run some business intelligence demos for work.

    So, if I keep the phone, but ditch VF, I'll probably sell the phone. Very angry at myself for putting a tiny scratch on the screen just this morning, thus lowering the resale value.

    Ultimately, unless someone wants to pay at least the $175, I'll hand it back in and walk away.

    • McLarenHonda on 24/01/2011 - 22:00

      I'm happy to pay you $175 mate. I've already messaged you. Email me back if interested.

  • timhn on 19/01/2011 - 19:56

    Same issue with Vodafone's billing:

    • 16th Jan (last day of the contract month), balance was around $120 in credit and $0 owning.

    • 17th Jan (first day of the contract month), the balance was $0 credit and $0 owning - expected $180 credit and $0 owning. WTF??

    • 18th Jan, check balance again and it was $0 credit but with $68.77 owning !!!!

    The balance was via SMS. I was not able to log into My Vodafone account till today. The info in the account saying my usage last bill was $0 (as expected) , but owning them $68.77.

    Rang support - lucky only onhold for 10 minutes or so - and assured by the girl that it was a computer error (she didn't know why or how they came up with that $68.77). She said they going thru an upgrade and everything should be OK in 3-4 days.

    • OzBLover on 21/01/2011 - 17:06

      same problem here. rang customer service and it was shocking. noone can help and i got transferred everywhere. still waiting for someone able to help after 1 hour on the phone

      • jassssone on 21/01/2011 - 18:04

        Me too. Owing $47.xx. But still can't see the bill detail.

        • Hieu on 22/01/2011 - 19:36

          I am owing $47.98 … funny, I haven't even used the phone for anything that would even incur a charge.

  • pianissimo on 23/01/2011 - 04:28

    They are charging for the month just gone (part month pro rata) plus a month in advance.

    But yeah, aren't we supposed to get 3 months free?

  • jassssone on 23/01/2011 - 07:12

    I got bill detail and had a look. it's nothing wrong with their calculation, but just haven't got free monthly fee.
    my bill is:
    22-Dec to 18-Jan $21.43 (got 10%off, excluding GST)
    19-Jan to 18-Feb $23.72 (got 10%off, excluding GST)
    Total New Charges $49.67 (include GST)
    I gonna ring up to ask about three monthly free access.

    • jassssone on 23/01/2011 - 08:21

      I just rang vodafone 2 mins ago. They say 3 month access free only apply for the 4th 5th and 6th.

      • odysseus on 23/01/2011 - 12:19
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        Pity that the offer said "First 3 months free." One wonders how they translate that into 4th, 5th and 6th.

        I can't believe how bad their service is. I just got my bill, and aside from the same overcharging mentioned above, they've also charged a 'CTN fee blah blah' which wasn't explained. Thanks to searching elsewhere, I found they've also made another mistake by charging for their previous mistake of not transferring the prepaid number I gave them. That took about a week to get rectified, bouncing between different departments and running a heap of tests for some other mistake they made (never explained, but my phone had a 3rd number connected to it). I've spent about 8 hours on the phone and in store so far unsuccessfully trying to get things set up the way they made the offer and were instructed to… Now I'm not sure how much more time I'll need to spend trying to sort their bill mistakes out.

        Maybe I should send them a bill for all the time I've wasted. I just can't believe how long everything takes with them, as they continually do something they weren't told to do, and never said they would do (e.g. the change in offer above from first three months into something else. I can imagine if you waited until month 4 you would still be charged…)

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