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Boost Prepaid - 12 Months | 80GB Data | Unlimited Talk/Text $140 (Was $150) @ Big W (in Store Only)

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From the upcoming Big W catalogue starting 29/08. Maybe can pay with WISH gift cards to get another 5% off. Update: Comments suggest it's not possible.

Cheaper than direct from Boost.

  • UNLIMITED Calls & Text to standard numbers
  • UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL standard calls & text to 25 selected destinations +1200 standard mins & text to 30 selected destinations
  • Stream Apple Music Data Free
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        • justtoreply on 24/08/2019 - 22:45

          Not true according to thread where this plan first came in. But you need to call staff to extend the expiry, can't do it any other way

          • TheDarkSide on 26/08/2019 - 11:34

            @justtoreply: Had a live chat with Boost and also called their support number.
            They cannot transfer credit from 1 sim to another.
            Telstra customers will need to port out to a non-Testra service and then port into Boost using the discounted SIM kit.

        • MaddieMoo2022 on 27/08/2019 - 15:06

          If your a Boost Customer just buy $150 online one easier , ok $10 more but you don't have to buy a new sim or port out. You will only need to recharge using this link: https://recharge.boost.com.au/boost-recharge/spring/main?exe…

          Then choose the $150 to recharge. From there you will automatically have the 80gb for 12 months.

  • luvthebargains on 24/08/2019 - 14:13
    +6

    I got this from the last deal from Coles, it's brilliant.
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/452198

    Works out to be $11.25 per month which includes 6.67GB data, as well as international calls. Reception is pretty good for me as I am mostly either in the CBD or home which has good coverage.

    Excellent value!

    • systmworks on 24/08/2019 - 19:28

      Yup me too, got it for myself and the wife. In 4 months Ive only used 12 GB of data so still have 68 GB left for next 8 months…

      Speed tests are around 200 Mbit - so 2.5 times higher than my home NBN (~80 Mbit)

      • Kangal on 25/08/2019 - 09:16
        +2

        Not long to go, till we get 120GB for 12 Months for $120.

        And the reception off Boost is one of the best, and LTE-4G+ is fast enough for most people. So combine that with a $380 phone (eg Moto G7 Plus) and $500/year is enough for most people.

        • MaddieMoo2022 on 28/08/2019 - 14:50

          When does $120 12month come out? 120GB, that why I'm undecided if i should get 12months incase that comes or similiar.

          • Kangal on 28/08/2019 - 15:20

            @MaddieMoo2022: Don't hesitate, just get this.
            4G-LTE plans are going to get much cheaper in the next 3 years, as the marketing is going to make it look like cheap/3G, and we get "Proper 5G Network" rolling out. But be on the lookout for 5G around 2022… because it might be affordable enough to replace your Home Unlimited NBN-100.

    • MaddieMoo2022 on 27/08/2019 - 14:56

      resolved.

    • Ulysses31 on 24/08/2019 - 16:40
      +7

      Horses for courses.

      I used 12GB total last 12mths,and got 15GB total for this 12mths. WiFi, grown-up, self control.

        • Ulysses31 on 25/08/2019 - 15:28

          How else would I use data.
          Smart phone, and smart data usage.

  • aboutconfig on 24/08/2019 - 14:32

    Does this count as gift card or mobile recharge? There's spend $140 get 2800 points offer , but mobile recharge is excluded. You can't use wish card to pay gift card either.

    • hollykryten on 24/08/2019 - 16:57
      +1

      It's neither a gift card or a recharge. It is a SIM starter kit. It's a SIM card with credit which is tied to the SIM card activation. You can not use it as a recharge voucher. If that 2800 points applies only to gift cards then this is excluded since it's not a gift card.

      • aboutconfig on 24/08/2019 - 21:25

        Excluding gift card and recharge voucher purchase.

        Yes this is a sim starter kit, but I think it is categorized as a recharge voucher in the points system view

  • Thatbargainhunter on 24/08/2019 - 14:39
    -4

    Need something for like 20gb of data a month.

    • Wardaddy on 24/08/2019 - 16:12
      +3

      Thanks for sharing.

      • Chippy47 on 24/08/2019 - 16:41

        Thanks for that! Anyone know if you can buy the $300 topup as a voucher in Coles/Woolies etc? And then maybe pay with discounted gift card? TIA

      • Alzori on 25/08/2019 - 07:26

        At that point though you could just go to the Aldi $25 month to month plan with 18Gb data and avoid the 12 month commitment. I suppose the network coverage is different though.

    • cute as duck on 24/08/2019 - 16:24
      +2

      Very helpful thanks for the contribution

    • ozoner on 25/08/2019 - 12:01

      Yeah, they should give me more stuff for free. When the plan comes with a hot tub and a masseuse for my $140, I'm in - till then, no deal, this is ozbargain!

    • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 01:03

      Was going to suggest this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/453211 then realised it's twice that amount of data for < $5, so no good. :-(

  • aboutconfig on 24/08/2019 - 14:40
    +1

    If you are short of data , get the Kogan $4.9 for 40GB last for a month?Put into 2nd Sim tray, or use a old phone as hotspot. There's $14.96 for a 10000 mAh Xiaomi power bank recently…

    • Thatbargainhunter on 24/08/2019 - 14:54
      -1

      My 2nd sik slot has my work Sim. Two phones sucks.

      • aboutconfig on 24/08/2019 - 14:58
        +2

        Use a 4G modem with battery built in?

      • montorola on 24/08/2019 - 16:33
        +4

        My 2nd sik slot

        Is it fully sik?

    • Alzori on 25/08/2019 - 07:30

      On the Kogan page it says the voucher expires at the end of October… I'm guessing this promotion is ending soon, and that 40gb won't be usable when you're getting to the end of this 12 month period.

      • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 03:00

        Not entirely sure what you're saying there, but Kogan extends those expiry dates about 3-4 weeks out from that date.

        That is:

        • The Kogan SIM you buy today must be activated before that date at the end of October.
        • About 3-4 weeks before that date, Kogan will update the page, adding a few months.
        • SIMs purchased BEFORE the date was changed, must still be activated before that date.
        • SIMs purchased AFTER the date is changed, must be activated before the NEW expiry date.

        In other words, you just buy a SIM when you need it. About 7-10 days before you need it actually, unless you already have a blank SIM - it takes that long to arrive in the mail.

        • Alzori on 26/08/2019 - 14:51

          Ah ok. Didn't know about the whole updating thing.

  • timmysbiscuits on 24/08/2019 - 14:43

    Sorry for the noob question, but if I wanted to port across from Optus, is it possible to keep your existing number?

  • nuts on 24/08/2019 - 14:45
    +4

    I love this deal but I can't help but think I got better coverage with Aldi on the Telstra wholesale network, doesn't make sense but I get quite a few dropped calls direct with Telstra…

    • ozhunter68 on 24/08/2019 - 16:05
      +2

      Funny you say that but I heard similar from a friend who used both living in the country. There might be something to it for some areas, we are dealing with Telstra after all ( never fully trust them ) lol.

      • Steptoe on 24/08/2019 - 16:23
        +1

        Get a Blue Tick phone for regional areas

        • ozhunter68 on 24/08/2019 - 16:29

          Got multiple unlocked phones with all the required bands for Telstra and some with the "Blue Tick" and they vary/fluctuate depending on time, place and how you hold it and scratch your face.

          Often the blue tick or even having B28 does not always make a difference, on the other hand an external antenna like on some older blue tick phones ( that was required to get a blue tick, external port ) on a phone or modem can really make a marked difference.

  • Cucumber123 on 24/08/2019 - 14:53

    This looks like it’s a sim pack where the recharge is tied to the new sim upon activation.

    As opposed to the previous couple of Coles deals which was the $150 recharge voucher at a discount + the $2 sim for free which you could just turf if you were an existing customer.

    So existing customers wanting to get a cheap recharge could be out of luck unless you can be bothered to port out and then back in.

  • Ash-Say on 24/08/2019 - 15:00

    Would porting from belong to Boost work?

    • naniktaish on 24/08/2019 - 15:14
      +3

      Yep, just ported from Belong to Boost yesterday. Works just fine.

      • Ash-Say on 24/08/2019 - 15:21
        +2

        Thanks

      • OldYella on 25/08/2019 - 17:20
        +2

        I ported my wife back to Boost from Belong using the deal from Coles last month which was also the $150 recharge for $140. I had to get onto Boost a couple of days later to find out why VoLTE (Voice over 4G) still wasn't working and get them to manually switch it on. Seems that when you go to Belong they make sure to turn off VoLTE being the basic, no bells and whistles arm of Telstra that they are.

        • jv on 27/08/2019 - 01:38
          -1

          I ported my wife back to Boost

          I saw that episode on Star Trek.

    • Kawaii on 24/08/2019 - 15:33

      :) buttttt it's enough for emergency use.

    • Trishool on 24/08/2019 - 16:20

      Enough for my mother in law to make a lot of international whats app video calls per month over 12 months. She likes to talk.

      • Bellpop on 24/08/2019 - 17:25

        How much data do WhatsApp videos use?

        • Trishool on 24/08/2019 - 17:47

          Depends on how long you talk as you don't have any control over the resolution.

      • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 01:10

        You moved overseas so your mother in law had to make whatsapp calls? Well done.

        • Wardaddy on 26/08/2019 - 16:14

          Or did he send her overseas?

    • Ulysses31 on 24/08/2019 - 16:44
      +2

      Learn to budget/spend better.

  • strangeloops66 on 24/08/2019 - 15:39

    Can this be used as a data SIM for a 4G dongle?

    • ar7ist on 25/08/2019 - 00:44

      If you'd like to use a data sim then this might not be the deal for you. Might as well go for the Kogan's $5/mon data sim if you're just going to be using it for data.

    • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 01:18

      Not sure why you would, because using it that way implies you plan to use more than just 6.67GB of data per month over 12 months, maybe you have a specific reason for wanting so little data - but the answer is yes. Btw… there's no reason any telco SIM with some data wouldn't work that way, as long as it's not something like that 12/1 Optus home wireless broadband plan that comes with that dumb modem/router programmed to work only with that ONE sim inserted.

  • chookymcchook on 24/08/2019 - 15:58

    Which is the cheapest unlocked phone? Only need it for calls/text?

    • ar7ist on 25/08/2019 - 00:45

      I think you can get $30 to $100 phones from super markets.

  • angers on 24/08/2019 - 16:19
    +2

    If you buy this, is there a time limit before you have to activate it?

    • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 17:01

      I had this exact question last time and boost said there isn't a time limit. I actually transferred my number over from Optus and used the $2 boost sim for 8 months without ever recharging it.

    • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 01:20

      As said above, the pack will have an expiry printed on it.

  • Treasurehunter on 24/08/2019 - 16:24

    Oh no! I'm waiting for this one.
    But I bought $40 boost sim yesterday!!
    If I buy this one can I use recharge after my plan?

    Thanks I confuse someone can or can't

    • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 16:54

      Yeah you can, this isn't just for new customers. I bought a $2 boost sim card then just used the boost app on my phone to recharge for $150 (normal price for this deal).

  • Arrows on 24/08/2019 - 16:33
    +1

    Does this plan includes standard voice mail (not the 10 sec voice to text service like Belong)? Thanks

    • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 16:43

      You'll get a quicker answer using the live chat on the boost mobile website, they have good support.

    • spaceflight on 24/08/2019 - 19:06

      Yes. You get Telstra 101

      • Arrows on 25/08/2019 - 08:18

        Thanks

  • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 16:36
    +2

    Grabbed this last time it was on here and I've have had no problems at all, the reception is great (it's Telstra), internet is fast and the support is really good through live chat too. I did a bunch of research and this really can't be beat. I was previously paying $70 a month before this and now only $150 for a whole year!

  • bwatt72 on 24/08/2019 - 16:38

    I'm with boost have been for a few years now,they tried me to start there new payment which I'm sure was more expensive and slightly less days, this is me topping up each month. I pay $20 per month and I only get 100 mins possibly umlimited txt and I'm sure 1gb per month. This would be such a better deal. Wife uses amaysim which is just as bad.
    I noticed a similar deal like this a while back at Coles was tempted but never bothered.
    I would find the international calls handy but then saying that I have world subscription with PayPal.
    If getting something like this can you get this by using egift card? Is this just a voucher where I just add to my already SIM card and I'm good to go? Or does this mean I need to use a new sim? I really need my mobile number can it be used with this?
    I find at times my 100 mins don't last and pending where or what I'm doing or my wifi drops signal at home and I eat into my date I can be close to or run out of 1gb. I know on weekends I get extra free with boost. So spreading 80gb over 12 months would be good. I'm not so keen on spending upfront theirs amount for phone usage but least it's done and dusted no more $20 per month and wife I think same if not just over.

    • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 16:51
      +1

      If you already have a boost sim card and a smart phone you can just recharge it using the app for $150 or you can buy this for $140 and use your existing sim card, the deal isn't just for new customers. When I got it I just went and got a $2 boost sim then transferred my number from Optus to Boost then recharged using the app. Their service is really good.

      Hope that helps.

      • bwatt72 on 24/08/2019 - 17:00

        Yes I have boost sim wife has amaysim, so for me if I got this I just buy and it's a voucher and I'm done no messing around with SIM cards? Obviously $140 is cheaper so would rather I took that option but can you buy it with an egift card with further 5% off.
        Was Coles not cheaper again at $130 has it been this price since,as could hold off until it's $130 again.

        Obviously if wife is looking looking for same then she would need sim do they charge for a sim whatna cheek these should be free lol.
        And obviously she gets this deal or waits till next coles or whoever $130 deal.

        If she has to change sims how does she move it over to boost.

        • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 17:21

          If you are already with boost then Yep just think of this as a recharge voucher.

          No idea about using gift cards, you'd have to give Big W a call and find out.

          I haven't seen the deal for $130 for boost, I've seen $135 but only once.
          The $140 special has only happened 2 or 3 times this year, it's not consistently on special.

          Transferring your wife's number is super easy, you just need a boost sim card (which you get with this deal) and then just call Boost Mobile and tell them you want to transfer your amaysim number to them and they will guide you through the rest of the process, you basically just provide the info they need and they do everything on their end, it's a 10 minute phone call nothing complicated. The transfer will take a couple of days and then your wife's number will be with Boost on the new sim card you purchased.

        • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2019 - 18:57

          Pretty sure the lowest was $140 that was easily attainable. They might have been lower but it was limited stock etc.

          I mean it not bad deal at 150 dollars. It just a better if you can get it for cheaper.

      • Homr on 24/08/2019 - 20:06

        I just joined boost 2 months ago. If I buy this and recharge, will it stack? Meaning I don't have to recharge till 22 months later?

        • AlienC on 24/08/2019 - 20:09

          As far as I know the boost prepaid vouchers/plans don't stack they just replace and overwrite what you have already and the max you can have prepaid is 12 months.

          Hoping somebody will prove me wrong as I really want a super long term prepaid plan with this much good value for both local and international calls and text and some decent data at least above 4 to 5 gigabytes per month.

    • OldYella on 25/08/2019 - 14:37

      You said that you have been with Boost for a few years. Prior to January 21st 2013 Boost used the Optus network before changing to Telstra and $20/month for only 100mins & 1Gb doesn't sound like any plan Boost has now. I would give Boost a call to clarify as it may not be as simple as adding credit using a voucher.

      • bwatt72 on 25/08/2019 - 16:28

        Not had boost that long its with telstra im $20 a month is what it used to be prior to them changing a year or two ago.
        So not sure what you mean

        • OldYella on 25/08/2019 - 17:08

          You might want to have a look on the Boost Mobile website to see if there are better options to the plan you have now. I put my son onto the $20/month plan last year and that provides unlimited calls and texts, 5Gb data per 28 days and unlimited calls/texts to 20 selected countries. The un-used data rolls over at the end of the month. I'd happily put him on the 80Gb/365 day plan which is the subject of this thread but he couldn't be trusted to not blow all 80Gb in a month. Also if you pay by direct debit you can nominate a particular date for payment which ensures that you get a full month not just 28 days.

    • mapax on 24/08/2019 - 17:08

      Compared to what?

      • Bellpop on 24/08/2019 - 17:26

        30c cone at Maccas.

        • chinaman on 25/08/2019 - 16:16

          up to 70c
          ;( just got oneyesterday… hope hj has not matched yet

      • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2019 - 18:59

        No sim.

      • tempura on 24/08/2019 - 21:07
        -1

        Telstra $200 200GB 12m

        • Borg on 25/08/2019 - 00:37
          +1

          Thats $60 more.

          • tempura on 25/08/2019 - 07:47
            -4

            @Borg: and 120GB more; try doing the math per $/GB

            • jackspratt on 25/08/2019 - 12:59
              +1

              @tempura: Irrelevant if you don't need the extra data.

            • Borg on 25/08/2019 - 22:04
              +1

              @tempura: …..and $60 more hence not apples for apples. Who cares if its 120GB more.
              For me and many people I know, 80GB is more than enough for general, email, Browsing, Google Maps etc. Not everyong needs massive amount of mobile data and in particular many business clients don't require more than a couple of GB pre month. In turn this deal is excellent especially with Intl'l calls (incl mobiles) to many countries included.

              • tempura on 25/08/2019 - 22:58

                @Borg:

                In turn this deal is excellent especially with Intl'l calls (incl mobiles) to many countries included.

                and Telstra has this too, so not sure why you need to highlight it as if it's an extra that Telstra does not have.

        • johnjones8 on 25/08/2019 - 13:38
          +2

          Where is this available?

        • [Deactivated] on 29/08/2019 - 10:15

          I can't see this plan on Telstra's site… There's a 150gb for $300 for 12 months.

  • kuruptz on 24/08/2019 - 16:50

    Great deal.

  • mungicide on 24/08/2019 - 17:49
    +1

    Do you get 80GB for the whole year to use or 6.66GB per month, meaning if you don't use the total 6.66GB in a month, will it roll over to the next month? Or if you use more than 6.66GB per month, you will need to use less next month as long as it's less than 80GB per year to not get penalized?

    • CoronavirusVaccine on 24/08/2019 - 18:02
      +2

      It's one lump of 80G. No monthly rationing involved

    • bwatt72 on 24/08/2019 - 21:39

      Is there a way to know what gb you used or what would be left im curious?

      • Cucumber123 on 24/08/2019 - 22:19

        They have an app that shows usage and remaining in basically real time (maybe a couple of hours delayed)

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