Pre-order a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from Telstra and score a free Galaxy Tab A

Although most Australian telcos were quick to announce their pre-order plans when the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was announced, Telstra delayed. That wait has brought its own rewards, with what might be a doozy of an offer.

Alongside a slew of revamped plans that offer a bonus one-year subscription to Foxtel Now, Telstra has also announced its Samsung Galaxy Note 8 pre-order plans which, like all the other telcos, comes with a bonus wireless charger.

However, if customers pre-order the Note 8 before September 22, the telco will also throw in an 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A for free.

The Tab A might not be the latest tablet in the market, but it’s still a solid performer and currently retailing for between $270 and $300.

Pre-order plans for the Note 8 start at $109 a month for 24 months, which includes 2GB of data, unlimited local calls and texts, and a Day Pass included for international roaming. 

If customers want a one-year Foxtel Now subscription thrown in as a bonus, they’ll need to sign up for plans ranging between $129 and $199 a month, with all the more expensive plans including unlimited international calls to 15 selected countries and some free data when roaming.

Sharmishta Sarkar
Managing Editor (APAC)

While she's happiest with a camera in her hand, Sharmishta's main priority is being TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor, looking after the day-to-day functioning of the Australian, New Zealand and Singapore editions of the site, steering everything from news and reviews to ecommerce content like deals and coupon codes. While she loves reviewing cameras and lenses when she can, she's also an avid reader and has become quite the expert on ereaders and E Ink writing tablets, having appeared on Singaporean radio to talk about these underrated devices. Other than her duties at TechRadar, she's also the Managing Editor of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World, and writes for Tom's Guide and T3.

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