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Vodafone $40 Data Combo Starter Pack 18GB - $7.90 @ Vodafone

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This gets you a $40 Combo Starter Pack for $7.90.
It gives you 18GB data with unlimited calls and texts, and a 35-day expiry.

It's a great SIM to keep around for visitors.

The SIM comes with 9GB data, but if you opt in via SMS by the 5th of June, you'll get double data with the $7.90 sim. Your next two $40 recharges (till 18/9) will also come with double data.

To opt in, text ‘DD’ to 1263 before 05/06/18

You can also get their Talk Combo Starter Pack for the same price with international calls included but with 12GB data instead.

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  • annarchon on 12/04/2018 - 12:49
    +2

    Can this be activated as a 365 day/long life one?

    • hhbb555 on 12/04/2018 - 12:59

      it might be ok, however the double data promotion ends on 5/06, so worst case you'll only get 9GB instead of 18GB

      • bargaino on 12/04/2018 - 13:12
        +2

        I think you missed the question. No data included with 365 plan, just 20c/min and $0.02 per MB ($20/GB).
        But you can buy data packs from credit for occasional use.

        • abacus on 12/04/2018 - 14:06
          +1

          Aldi has 365 expiry with $5 credit.

        • bargaino on 12/04/2018 - 14:18
          +1

          @abacus:
          ALDI is fine. 12c/min too, so 40 minutes.

          But the voda deal gives 200 minutes. Or 100 minutes plus a few addon data packs when you need them.

    • dealdoodler on 12/04/2018 - 13:12

      yes, it can used as 365 day recharge.
      but that plan is different( you will get $40 worth of credit which can be used to make calls, internet and text messaging), no free calls, data or anything, just credit.

    • jassssone on 12/04/2018 - 13:56
      +1

      Just checked with rep on Live Chat, for the starter pack, you only can activate whatever starter plan is, but for Recharge, you will have option to choose plan cross all Voda prepaid products.

      • ozhunter68 on 12/04/2018 - 19:35

        Do you mean you can use the $40 included credit with these starter packs as a re-charge on a current voda prepaid sim?

        I thought you could not, but if you can please explain how to do this?

        • jassssone on 12/04/2018 - 20:38
          +1

          No, you only can activate as Data combo or talk combo plan for 35 days, after 35 days you need to recharge, while you can switch the plan then.

        • ozhunter68 on 12/04/2018 - 20:41

          @jassssone:

          Well,….that makes sense.

          With all prepaid ( exept the one year offerings ), you can always change/chose new plan.

  • zzymurgy on 12/04/2018 - 12:50

    Do you know whether these are for new customers only, or can they be applied as recharge credit?

    • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2018 - 13:02
      +1

      New only.

  • KevinL on 12/04/2018 - 12:59

    Any idea what the shelf life of these are? i.e. I have visitors coming over the Christmas/New Years period, will the pack still be valid by then?

    • zzymurgy on 12/04/2018 - 13:01

      I have an old one, there's no expiry date on it at all.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2018 - 13:02

      Voda ones don't expire.

      • StrayfireX on 12/04/2018 - 13:13

        New Voda SIMs expire 1 year after purchase.

        • abacus on 12/04/2018 - 14:08

          I asked online help, they said expiry in six months, but could have been telling me fairy tales.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2018 - 15:11
          +1

          @abacus:

          Did they also tell you Hansel & Gretel??

        • StrayfireX on 12/04/2018 - 15:53

          @abacus:

          Well that's what it says on the pack.

          Not willing to risk it.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2018 - 13:03

      The pack yes, the double data no.

      • KevinL on 12/04/2018 - 13:05

        Gotcha, thanks

      • dealdoodler on 12/04/2018 - 13:15

        other way around.

    • highwind on 12/04/2018 - 13:23
      +2

      Just went on online chat with a Vodafone rep; see below. SIM card needs to be activated within 6 months of purchase:

      You:12:47 Hi, I'm looking at the prepaid $40 talk combo starter pack, but I don't plan to activate it for a few months. Do these sim cards expire?
      Hepsibah:12:48 I'll help you with that.
      Hepsibah:12:48 Yes you can activate the SIM any time within 6 months once you get it.
      You:12:49 So after 6 months, they cannot be used?
      Hepsibah:12:49 Yes. You need to activate the SIM within 6 months.
      You:12:49 I see. Thank you for that
      Hepsibah:12:49 You're welcome.

      • zzymurgy on 12/04/2018 - 13:42
        +2

        Not sure Hepsibah can be trusted on that. How would they know when I bought it if there's no expiry date?

        Earlier this year I activated an Optus SIM that was weeks past its expiry date.

        I'll try activating my old one and let you know if there's a problem.

        • ozhunter68 on 12/04/2018 - 19:42

          That's good to know, I tried and failed with an expired sim last year from Telstra.

  • Make it so on 12/04/2018 - 13:07
    +1

    Thanks OP, got one. Can you help clarify one thing though?

    but if you opt in via SMS by the 5th of June, you'll get double data with the $7.90 sim

    How do you "opt in"? What do you have to SMS to whom?

    • Ramie on 12/04/2018 - 13:17
      +1

      To opt in, text ‘DD’ to 1263 before 05/06/18

      • DerpFactory on 12/04/2018 - 13:23
        +2

        What exactly are you opting into?

        • JokerCandy on 12/04/2018 - 16:16

          Yeah would like to know too please

        • eug on 12/04/2018 - 16:27
          +1

          @JokerCandy: You're opting in to "Double Data". Their lawyers probably asked them to use "opt-in"!

      • Make it so on 12/04/2018 - 13:23

        Thanks. Didn't spot it among all the text. It's also not in the order confirmation. Added to description.

        • pjetson on 12/04/2018 - 16:15

          My experience is that when you activate it, you'll be credited with 9Gb of data. The next day, you'll get an SMS from Vodafone explaining how to get the "bonus" data (basically what @Ramie said above).

  • hopper on 12/04/2018 - 13:09
    +1

    I got 32gb for same amt from Kogan yesterday after activation link
    the link states only 16 but i somehow got 32gb as remaining balance, must be some bonus offer going on

    • Lv80 on 12/04/2018 - 14:04
      +3

      kogan rocks. $300 for a year: 2x unlimited plans with 7gb each, or could have gone $400 for unlimted + 2x 16gb or so

      Big telcos are ripping people off

      • eug on 12/04/2018 - 14:31
        +1

        I think a lot of it has to do with overheads. Big telcos have to pay for TV ads, sponsorships, shop rental in expensive locations along with staff, run call centers for support, keep their investors happy, etc.

        • Lv80 on 12/04/2018 - 18:24
          +1

          They don't have to…they choose to. So yes…essentially you aren't always paying for the service…you're paying for the world to know you are paying for that service.

          I haven't had to ever ring Kogan because I know what I am paying for. There's no extra costs. I remember ringing almost monthly with Optus because there were extra costs, costs for bills, costs for paying, late payment fees while I waited for revised bills to be resent, crappy online systems that never showed bills. And all this for a premium.

          Meanwhile now I know I can't go over my data without physically paying.

          Aldi mentality. Why charge a customer for something that they may not want.

          I need a cheap, functioning and serviceable plan. I don't need to use it overseas and it's rare I need it really rural areas. Where I loose reception i figure i'm probably in a place I should be enjoying rather than on my phone :-)

        • Cheeper on 12/04/2018 - 21:32
          +1

          @Lv80:
          Agree with Optus being a pain to deal with. If you want Optus avoid the crap and go with a reseller.

    • StrayfireX on 12/04/2018 - 16:30

      Vodafone's $40 plan lasts for 35 days rather than Kogan's 30, so this is marginally better value.

      In the long run, Kogan is 1000% better tho.

      • bargainparker on 12/04/2018 - 17:50

        Until too many customers join and the network goes to a halt. I have Optus, Telstra and Kogan. At times while Kogan goes at crawling speed, Telstra and Optus are flying. Same as Vodafone. it's cheap for a reason.

        • Lv80 on 12/04/2018 - 18:21
          +2

          Interesting. I don't know one Optus mobile friend that doesn't constantly complain about the service.

          It's cheap…but you get what you pay for. So if you aren't expecting Telstra quality service for 1/3 or 1/4 the price…then there's no issue.

          The issue is when people pay nothing but expect everything.

          This being said…I haven't had an issue (that I know of) with Kogan's speed.

          And yes…sure…like everything, it's usually great till others do the same. Holiday spots, freeways, etc etc.

          I'm in no way saying Kogan is as good as Telstra, but there's been times when I've had signal when Telstra hasn't…and this is regional and rural.

        • Cheeper on 12/04/2018 - 21:35
          +2

          @Lv80:
          I've had great results with Kogan also. Optus (thru resellers) is also ok. The worst was WW (telstra second tier reseller) slow and inconsistent data rate.
          It all depends with where you are I suppose?

  • YoursTruly on 12/04/2018 - 13:16

    Just bought 4 of these from Coles yesterday for 15$ a piece for visitors I will have the over Christmas. You reckon I get a refund for the difference from them?

    • Ramie on 12/04/2018 - 13:18

      you can return them back and order new ones online.

      • YoursTruly on 12/04/2018 - 13:22

        I think SIM cards are not returnable. Wondering if a price match and refund of the difference would be though? Anyone had a similar thing resolved before?

        • abacus on 12/04/2018 - 14:10
          +1

          Limit of one per person. Can order through different account.

        • urbancartel on 12/04/2018 - 14:21
          +2

          @abacus:

          Can order 4 at a time if you load your cart and put promo code in at the end ;)

        • bargainparker on 12/04/2018 - 17:53
          +1

          Well, you can't go to Coles and tell them you want refund on the price difference, but if it is unopened don't see why they couldn't refund them all. Now head to the Coles and let us now if you got refund.

        • YoursTruly on 12/04/2018 - 21:32

          @bargainparker: went to do some more grocery shopping, and yep - they don’t refund nor price match unfortunately.

        • bargainparker on 12/04/2018 - 22:27
          +1

          @YoursTruly:

          Tell visitors you paid $22.90 :P

    • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2018 - 13:44
      +1

      I don't think you can return SIM cards, I'm sure I've read that in their conditions, will see what I can find.

    • bmerigan on 12/04/2018 - 21:10
      +1

      Why bother? This deal will expire before xmas.

  • tatnal on 12/04/2018 - 14:04

    Anyone finding link from cashrewards doesn't work?

    • tatnal on 12/04/2018 - 14:06

      ok looks like vodafone website down

      • tightarse on 12/04/2018 - 15:56

        FYI, this offer isn't eligible for rewards…

        Cashback is not eligible when used in conjunction with any other offer, voucher or discount code unless listed on this site, or with any other discounts such as staff or student discount.

  • Levelgrinder on 12/04/2018 - 14:14

    Is this deal online only or can you get it instore?

    This deal gets cheaper and cheaper. Last week it was $20 at Woolworths, this week its $15 at Coles, and now its $7.90 at Voda….
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/370662
    https://www.coles.com.au/catalogues-and-specials/view-all-av…

    • debdeb on 12/04/2018 - 14:23

      Need to know this too. Is this only online or instore? We need the simcards by next week for family that are coming over. Thank you

      • Austin 316 on 12/04/2018 - 14:39
        +1

        It's online only. But it said express delivery (within 1-2 business days) when I ordered my sim. If you order today, you should definitely get it by Monday next week I think.

  • urbancartel on 12/04/2018 - 14:15
    +9

    It says 1 per customer, but if you don't enter the promo code at the start and load up your cart, then you can get up to 4 at the discounted price ;) $31.60 for 4 months

  • Smallman on 12/04/2018 - 14:36

    Unable to process my payment, got rejected due to the technical issue, anyone else has the same issue?

    • draistlin on 12/04/2018 - 15:07

      worked fine for me

  • ozisaver on 12/04/2018 - 14:37
    +1

    Isn’t the [Koganmobile] (https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-mobile-prepaid-voucher-co…) deal better? I thought it was 23gb, unlimited talk and text for $7.90? Vodafone network too

    • hopper on 12/04/2018 - 14:39
      +1

      switched to kogan yesterday, received 32gb for $7.90

      • KangaBanga on 12/04/2018 - 16:11

        are they still doing 32gb for ports now or is this a new offer?? I'm just gettting 23GB for new signup.

    • Austin 316 on 12/04/2018 - 14:40

      If you don't need international calls then Kogan is better

    • Levelgrinder on 12/04/2018 - 14:41

      Kogan reverts to $49.90 after the first month, whereas the Voda deal reverts to $40 after the first month and you get double data for only the next two recharges. So depends if you are after more data, imho.

    • nickeveli on 12/04/2018 - 14:43
      +3

      If you're porting back and forth, I've found Kogan to be slow and painful on occasion. Vodafone is near instant if coming from another major.

      • StrayfireX on 12/04/2018 - 16:35

        Yep, I'd had an Optus -> Kogan port take about 1.5 days.

      • seniordoc on 12/04/2018 - 18:33

        It take 7 days when I last port in to Kogan. However it was just 1 day before Easter Holidays.
        My experience is that usually porting to a big telco is faster.

        • vr4indian on 12/04/2018 - 19:04
          +1

          Avoid weekends porting .

          Try to adjust porting on Thursday ( you may loose 3 days from 28 ).

          Once your profile is there with all telco, porting should be easy and can be done on Saturday in less then 15 mins

        • ozhunter68 on 12/04/2018 - 20:11

          @vr4indian:

          Good advice although sometimes it often just falls on a Sat or Sunday unless you cut off days from previous sim. My experience porting with Kogan is mixed, even Sat can be not done till Monday sometimes, but usually ok if do it in mornings.

      • Cheeper on 12/04/2018 - 21:37

        Ported a WW # to Kogan and was almost instant.

    • StrayfireX on 12/04/2018 - 16:35

      Kogan is 30 days, Vodafone is 35 days.

      I couldn't use that much data anyway, so Voda offer is better for me.

    • MishyMoo on 13/04/2018 - 17:29

      Thx. Was trying to find this link yesterday yesterday!

  • khing on 12/04/2018 - 14:45

    WTF? Just bought 2 from their website several days ago…

  • Levelgrinder on 12/04/2018 - 14:52

    Might be a silly question, but does Voda, or Kogan, have databank for used data?

  • RichardF89 on 12/04/2018 - 14:53

    can I get cashbeck from cashreward?

  • thorpef1 on 12/04/2018 - 15:55
    +1

    Ordered.
    Just what i needed to port from Telstra and then back to Telstra for the Pixel 2 Plus deal

  • rob2018 on 12/04/2018 - 20:53

    So.. I can use this for just one month and then dump it right?

    • thorpef1 on 12/04/2018 - 21:09
      +1

      Correct.
      I asked the same thing via chat and they confirms can kill it whenever you want

    • bmerigan on 12/04/2018 - 21:13
      +1

      It's prepaid. You just stop using it.

  • bmerigan on 12/04/2018 - 21:23

    Bought this for use while on holiday a month ago. Here's some tips.

    During activation you choose whether you want to use it in a phone or data only (tablet/modem). Choosing 1 disables the other option on the simcard. Only the phone option gives you 18GB.
    I setup mine for phone use, and it worked ok as a 2nd sim just for data in the phone. But it would not work as a hotspot, nor did it work in my tablet. I was not a happy camper.

    I've read that a lot of telcos actually block hotspot use.

    • Cheeper on 12/04/2018 - 21:39

      Not Kogan & Lebara.

    • henlll on 12/04/2018 - 22:04

      i was able to use it as hotspot, what were u trying to hotspot with which device?

      • bmerigan on 13/04/2018 - 21:18

        Had it in a Nokia 8 as 2nd sim.
        Setup the hotspot, multiple devices could connect to it ok, but could not get to the internet.
        Devices connecting to the hotspot were: Sony tablet Z4, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, Sony Xperia X phone.

    • Dacs on 13/04/2018 - 13:47

      If you're on Android, install PDAnet+ to get around the block on tethering

      • bmerigan on 13/04/2018 - 21:16

        Thanks will try that

  • seniordoc on 12/04/2018 - 22:52

    I want data only for my ipad. I want long prepaid e.g. 6 months. I don't need a lot of data as most of time I use wifi, maybe 20G per 6 months.
    What will be the prepaid SIM?
    Thanks.

  • TwoDolla on 12/04/2018 - 23:19

    Site is undergoing maintenance… grrr…

  • BreadTwo on 13/04/2018 - 11:37

    Hi. Guys.
    Anyone know if I keep buying the pre-paid sim and transferring number every month.
    like Voda - Kogan -Voda again - Woolie and Kogan again… something like that…
    Will be any problem later?? like they will put me a blacklist who leave and come back too often.??

    Thanks.

    • Kooratz on 13/04/2018 - 11:49

      You'll be in the red list!

    • nickj on 13/04/2018 - 12:47
      +2

      No. I've done it for years now. No telco has ever refused my business because of it.

      But don't do Kogan <—> Vodafone ports, as they're the same network. You really want to change networks with each port, it's much quicker and usually automated that way.

      • BreadTwo on 13/04/2018 - 15:08

        Thanks. I will transfer to the different network.

  • brisdaz on 13/04/2018 - 11:58

    Does anyone know if Vodafone support carrier aggregation on the Moto G5 plus? It doesn't on kogan Mobile.

    That is does it support speeds up to 100mbs download?

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