VF data card - 5GB for $39!

timace · 5th December 2007, 11:35 AM

I just came across this. I'm seriously considering it. 5GB for $39 isn't too shabby (especially because I'll be using it in 3G/3G+ areas most of the time)

Question for the VF salespeople though:

When I bought my 2 E65s from VF, I had to cancel my old No Plans service to be eligible (maximum 2 services per person policy or something). Will I be able to get one of these or will I have to move one of the mobiles into my gf's name? :\

SteveMenheere · 7th December 2007, 6:08 PM

Thanks for the heads up on this one, it's good to see a value data plan that can be used outside the 3G zones.

timace · 7th December 2007, 7:05 PM

Indeed, far better than 3's offering.

I'm still waiting on a email reply from Vodafone (I rang my local store and two different VF departments - all of whom had nfi) as to whether I can actually get it as a residential user... also want to find out whether uploads are counted. I'm not too fussed if they are, as I won't be going close to 5GB in a month any time soon (mainly for work on the road and if the ADSL dies at home).

josh81 · 8th December 2007, 12:49 AM

Is there a mini USB cable which will charge my Nokia 6120?

I don't require it to transfer data at the same time.

What model number?

Aratama_Bashi · 8th December 2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh81

Is there a mini USB cable which will charge my Nokia 6120?

I don't require it to transfer data at the same time.

What model number?

6120 is unable to charge via mini usb

odd choice of thread to ask this question in!

josh81 · 8th December 2007, 1:38 AM

oops, just realised i click post reply instead of new topic.

bummer... 100% sure?

timace · 8th December 2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh81

bummer... 100% sure?

yes indeed.

Ark · 8th December 2007, 6:17 PM

interesting that theres a full page ad in todays advertiser stating that three has just slashed their monthly plan prices for mobile broadband by 50%.

thats now $14.50 per month for 1gb

Aratama_Bashi · 9th December 2007, 2:00 AM

not really. 3 was aware of voda's plan for a while; their price cuts weren't reactionary - they were done in straight competition.... the newspaper ads started on thursday depending on your city.... but the main thing is, the customers are winning for a change

timace · 9th December 2007, 7:50 PM

Screw three's offering, considering they charge you excess for usage outside their own network.

Matt P · 9th December 2007, 11:18 PM

wow 15 bucks for a gig on three

if it wasnt for that whole roaming thing i'd be connected in a heartbeat

ab: can you connect to these data plans month to month if you "byo" a "modem" haha

Aratama_Bashi · 10th December 2007, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt P

wow 15 bucks for a gig on three

if it wasnt for that whole roaming thing i'd be connected in a heartbeat

ab: can you connect to these data plans month to month if you "byo" a "modem" haha

unfortunately, no, the half price offer is only for the people who are more contractually inclined

(translastion: i already tried for myself hehe)

Matt P · 10th December 2007, 1:30 AM

12 month contract?
still tempted

Cyb3r · 10th December 2007, 1:32 AM

24mths only, $14.50 plan requires a mobile contract.

On a slightly unrelated matter - do you know where to get a free alarm application with variable snooze for S60v3 ?

Matt P · 10th December 2007, 1:43 AM

not in the foggiest im afraid

5th December 2007, 11:35 AM	#1
timace Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 1,734	VF data card - 5GB for $39! I just came across this. I'm seriously considering it. 5GB for $39 isn't too shabby (especially because I'll be using it in 3G/3G+ areas most of the time) Question for the VF salespeople though: When I bought my 2 E65s from VF, I had to cancel my old No Plans service to be eligible (maximum 2 services per person policy or something). Will I be able to get one of these or will I have to move one of the mobiles into my gf's name? :\

8th December 2007, 12:49 AM	#4
josh81 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellbowrie, Brisbane Posts: 2,539	Mini USB cable charger? Is there a mini USB cable which will charge my Nokia 6120? I don't require it to transfer data at the same time. What model number? __________________ Ebay charges me listing fees, gallery fees, final value fees, and paypal fees. And has the gaul to put advertisments from online and retail stores, for the same product that i'm selling, on my listing page. To many mother uckers, ucking with my shit!

8th December 2007, 1:38 AM	#6
josh81 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellbowrie, Brisbane Posts: 2,539	oops, just realised i click post reply instead of new topic. bummer... 100% sure? __________________ Ebay charges me listing fees, gallery fees, final value fees, and paypal fees. And has the gaul to put advertisments from online and retail stores, for the same product that i'm selling, on my listing page. To many mother uckers, ucking with my shit!

9th December 2007, 2:00 AM	#9
Aratama_Bashi Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,139	not really. 3 was aware of voda's plan for a while; their price cuts weren't reactionary - they were done in straight competition.... the newspaper ads started on thursday depending on your city.... but the main thing is, the customers are winning for a change __________________ FS/WTB: Nothing right now. Watch this space. PENTAX K5 • DA 35mm f/2.8 MACRO LIMITED • FA 50mm f/1.4 • DA 12 - 24 f/4 • SIGMA 18 - 125 F/3.8 - 5.6 HSM • Tamron 70 - 300 F/4 - 5.6 Gadget List: Sony Xperia acro S • Nexus 7 • iPad 2 3G 64gb • 2011 Mazda 3 MPS • Some computers too

10th December 2007, 1:32 AM	#14
Cyb3r Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,569	24mths only, $14.50 plan requires a mobile contract. On a slightly unrelated matter - do you know where to get a free alarm application with variable snooze for S60v3 ? __________________ Interesting ...

7th December 2007, 6:08 PM	#2
SteveMenheere Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Geelong Posts: 287	Thanks for the heads up on this one, it's good to see a value data plan that can be used outside the 3G zones.

7th December 2007, 7:05 PM	#3
timace Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 1,734	Indeed, far better than 3's offering. I'm still waiting on a email reply from Vodafone (I rang my local store and two different VF departments - all of whom had nfi) as to whether I can actually get it as a residential user... also want to find out whether uploads are counted. I'm not too fussed if they are, as I won't be going close to 5GB in a month any time soon (mainly for work on the road and if the ADSL dies at home).

8th December 2007, 6:17 PM	#8
Ark Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 386	interesting that theres a full page ad in todays advertiser stating that three has just slashed their monthly plan prices for mobile broadband by 50%. thats now $14.50 per month for 1gb

9th December 2007, 7:50 PM	#10
timace Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 1,734	Screw three's offering, considering they charge you excess for usage outside their own network.

9th December 2007, 11:18 PM	#11
Matt P Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syd-elaide Posts: 5,434	wow 15 bucks for a gig on three if it wasnt for that whole roaming thing i'd be connected in a heartbeat ab: can you connect to these data plans month to month if you "byo" a "modem" haha

10th December 2007, 1:30 AM	#13
Matt P Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syd-elaide Posts: 5,434	12 month contract? still tempted

10th December 2007, 1:43 AM	#15
Matt P Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syd-elaide Posts: 5,434	not in the foggiest im afraid