8ta 60GB + 60GB bundle expiry question

[SAdata]

I have bought an 8ta 3g stick and the 2gb + 1gb data bundle to test it out. I am happy with the service and I want to buy the 60gb + 60gb bundle. However, upon reading the terms and conditions on 8ta's website for this bundle I got confused as to when the bundle expires. In one place it says:

"How long is the bundle valid for? - The bundle is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase."

it then says:

"How long will the prepaid Once-Off Internet 60GB Promo Bundle offer be valid for? - This promotional bundle will be available for a limited period only."

it then says

"What will happen after the expiry of the prepaid Once-Off Internet 60GB Promo? - The prepaid Once-Off Internet 60GB Promo will run for a limited period only. Upon expiry of the promotion, users will be migrated to the normal prepaid per second billing rate plan."

I also read elsewhere on this site that 8ta has extended the promotion period until the end of March 2013.

So does this all mean:

1. I purchase the bundle on 1 October 2012, from 31 March 2013 people will no longer be able to purchase this bundle, and then on the 31st of October 2013 my bundle will expire, upon which I will be migrated to the normal prepaid per second blah blah blah.

OR

2. I purchase the bundle on 1 October 2012. On 31 March 2013 people will no longer be able to purchase this bundle. My bundle will also expire on this date meaning that I only had it for 6 months and not 12. (which is pretty stupid)

Common sense tells me that 1 prevails, but you never know...

8ta really needs to get a new lawyer to write their terms and conditions in a clearer manner

Thanks!

[Tun@]

Hi & welcome
Lock in (1) except it will expire at 12 months 1 Oct..... not 31 Oct

[Telkom Mobile]

Hi there

Thanks Tun@!

Tun@ is correct - it is your option number 1. A lawyer would probably use latin terms and then a lot more people would not understand. If you have any queries, you are welcome to ask for clarification.

Regards,
Social Media Team

[SAdata]

Hi there

Thanks Tun@!

Tun@ is correct - it is your option number 1. A lawyer would probably use latin terms and then a lot more people would not understand. If you have any queries, you are welcome to ask for clarification.

Regards,
Social Media Team

hahahaha thank you. Sorry I do get a bit technical sometimes. PS you guys have a great presence on this site, keep it up!

[Telkom Mobile]

It is our pleasure and we will try our utmost to try and improve our service on all customer care platforms.

Regards,
Social Media Team

[Jola]

Thanks for the clarification !

While we are at it, when are you going to have 3G in Grahamstown.

It lookes as if it was going to happen a few months ago, but then nothing !

[Mosescapetown]

just to clarify for my small mind..

you said option 1 is correct answer.. this is good...

But just to be sure.. I'f I wait until march 2013 and buy this deal again on march 1 I will still have this bundle to 2014 march 1..??

so far I have small connection issues but as far as the monetary value of this bundle goes I am really happy. would realy like to renew before expiry date of the promo.

[Telkom Mobile]

Thanks for the clarification !

While we are at it, when are you going to have 3G in Grahamstown.

It lookes as if it was going to happen a few months ago, but then nothing !

Hi Jola

No problem. We have requested feedback from our network planners regarding their rollout plan for that region and hope to get a response soon.

Regards,
Social Media Team

[Telkom Mobile]

just to clarify for my small mind..

you said option 1 is correct answer.. this is good...

But just to be sure.. I'f I wait until march 2013 and buy this deal again on march 1 I will still have this bundle to 2014 march 1..??

so far I have small connection issues but as far as the monetary value of this bundle goes I am really happy. would realy like to renew before expiry date of the promo.

Hi Mosescapetown

You are correct. If you purchase on 1 March 2013, your 60+60GB bundle will expire on 1 March 2014. We will look at your thread regarding your connection issues.

Regards,
Social Media Team

[Park@82]

60GB+60GB promotional package for R1,800 in the *180# pre-paid data bundle USSD menu.

I see the 60GB+60GB no longer shows up on the USSD menu. It was there last week... Is Telkom killing the promo?

[RichardG]

I see the 60GB+60GB no longer shows up on the USSD menu. It was there last week... Is Telkom killing the promo?

Promotion is very much alive - online portal.

[SlowInternet]

Will apparently be available until end March 2013

[RichardG]

Will apparently be available until end March 2013

I was under the impression that Telkom Mobile/8ta would communicate before they discontinue this promotion but highly doubt it. They are spending a lot of money to advertise it.

[Park@82]

I was under the impression that Telkom Mobile/8ta would communicate before they discontinue this promotion but highly doubt it. They are spending a lot of money to advertise it.

Why remove it from the USSD menu then?

[RichardG]

Why remove it from the USSD menu then?

Good question also noticed it now.

Maybe it's a glitch on Telkom Mobile/8ta side, hopefully 8ta Rep can get more information if the promotion is discontinued.