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30-06-2008, 06:19 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Originally Posted by decryption
I really don't want to be on a 24 month contract? What if Apple brings out a new phone in 12 months? Then I'm stuffed because I want the latest iPhone *always*.
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I guess you'll be able to 'reset' your contract and extend it for another 24 months, with the new iPhone (4G or whatever).
That, or upgrade your current 3G iPhone to the latest with/ without charges. |
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30-06-2008, 06:20 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by decryption
I really don't want to be on a 24 month contract? What if Apple brings out a new phone in 12 months? Then I'm stuffed because I want the latest iPhone *always*.
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Couldn't they do what AT&T did? FREE upgrade to existing 2G iPhone contract holders? Oh wait...its Tel$tra we're talking about...  |
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30-06-2008, 06:20 PM
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You can't handle the truth!
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by decryption
- high call rates.
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I was just about to get out of my shit Telstra contract for this very reason. On my $20 plan (which I got 2 years ago when I didn't use the phone much) has blown out to a touch under $50 a month. Now I have to think again. On their low plans $20/$30 /month the per 30c cost is highway robbery.
But free wi-fi.... (of course there will be a limit, but even so!) |
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30-06-2008, 06:20 PM
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Member
Group: Member
Location: Melbourne
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I just checked Apple's site about providers for iPhone in Australia, and it's not even mentioning Telstra yet. I am guessing they just recently finalising the deal with Apple and can't wait to tell everyone about it.
I am not bashing Telstra, but based on their track record, the plans are not going to be as cheap as it seems to be. But I am glad at least Telstra is on it because they do have the widest coverage. Well, at least the T-life store in Melbourne won't be so boring after all.
Let's hope Optus and Vodafone come up with a better 3G data plan.
I am not fussed about Wifi, it is cool have it, but 3G is more than enough for me to check email, browse the web, tweet, watch a youtube video, and have my "push stuff" pushed to me. 
I think the delays for Telstra to announce their iPhone plans is due to bigpond music (and creating their own iPhone App?) and iTunes music store. What wants Bigpond music anyway? They probably caved in when they heard how many people actually pre-registered through Optus and Vodafone. =D
Last edited by chien; 30-06-2008 at 06:21 PM.
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30-06-2008, 06:21 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: QLD
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for bad call rates, just keep a prepaid phone on optus or something.
thats what im planning to do if the $30 plan doesnt have included calls
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30-06-2008, 06:21 PM
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Banned
Group: Banned Users
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by decryption
Free Telstra wi-fi is bloody awesome! The Melbourne CBD is covered in it - My iPhone picks up a Telstra CBD hot spot almost everywhere I hang out in the CBD.
NextG coverage & capacity = awesome
Has anyone got any details on plan call pricing and data allowances? I've tried to call Telstra but I've been on hold for ages.
A few things worry me though:
- crappy data plans
- high call rates
- 24 month contract
I really don't want to be on a 24 month contract? What if Apple brings out a new phone in 12 months? Then I'm stuffed because I want the latest iPhone *always*.
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very true but in anotha 12 months they will prob have that iphone even better so think on the up side and it is a 24 month contract and im sure call rates will be same as most telstra phones |
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30-06-2008, 06:22 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Streaky Bay, South Australia
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Originally Posted by Reubania
$99 upfront? ridiculous! Steven himself said it shouldn't be more (and less) than $199. And yesm you are dreaming. But yes, competition is a great thing.
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Then why is it avaliable for nothing upfront in the UK with the beefier plans? :P
Hoping this hits Pre-Paid :-)
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30-06-2008, 06:22 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Sorry guys but what the heck are you all smoking????
I'm seeing all this "great plans Telstra!" written everywhere...
Correct me if I'm wrong but on the $30 you still have to pay the full upfront cost although it is good they haven't priced it on $70+ only
-They have not announced what the $30 gets you in calls
-They have not announced what the call rates will be
-They have not announced what/if any data is included or what the data cost will be
So how can you POSSIBLY make any analysis as to whether the plans are any good???
It's great news indeed as it will help competition but let's not get carried away...we know very little with the most crucial detail (THE DATA!!) missing!
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30-06-2008, 06:23 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Originally Posted by adamerr
for bad call rates, just keep a prepaid phone on optus or something.
thats what im planning to do if the $30 plan doesnt have included calls
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Carry two phones? 
That's the point of having an iPhone though, so you don't carry an iPod around with you as well (extra).
If you're going down that path, you might as well pay the outright price (whatever that is). |
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30-06-2008, 06:24 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: QLD
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No Mobile Foxtel on the iPhone-unless Telstra comes up with a app to stream and display its channel selections on the iPhone.
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30-06-2008, 06:24 PM
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I'll need it by Wednesday...
Group: Regulars
Location: Brisbane
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Originally Posted by chaosboi
This is serious Three, Look at the amount of posts on your blog.
I think the game would be best won if Three just announced the launch date for the iphone on Three with a killer plan and people will think twice about jumping ship.
If not, Three are about to loose a lot of customers for 2 years.
End your blog site Three and announce a date now.
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From what I understand, 3 desperately want the iPhone but there's something holding it back between them and Apple. |
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30-06-2008, 06:24 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: QLD
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Originally Posted by Huy
Carry two phones?
That's the point of having an iPhone 3G though, so you don't carry an iPod around with you as well.
If you're going down that path, you might as well pay the outright price (whatever that is). |
i dont use my phones for calls though.
its just ppl calling me.
im a "txtr" = the ability to type text messages with my eyes-closed at break-neck speeds...
lol
suffice to say, i like my free texts with Optus, if they dont release decent prices it will be hard to say goodbye |
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30-06-2008, 06:25 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Originally Posted by Exocet
From what I understand, 3 desperately want the iPhone but there's something holding it back between them and Apple.
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Steve doesn't like the number '3'. They must change their company name.
I made that up. 
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Originally Posted by adamerr
im a "txtr" = the ability to type text messages with my eyes-closed at break-neck speeds...
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You'll need to open your eyes on the iPhone as it is touch driven. Predictive text is good, but not that good! |
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30-06-2008, 06:27 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Sydney
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Originally Posted by Exocet
From what I understand, 3 desperately want the iPhone but there's something holding it back between them and Apple.
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No one's said anything but the only reason Apple wouldn't give it to them is if they wanted their custom shit on there.
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30-06-2008, 06:27 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by drzeus
Sorry guys but what the heck are you all smoking????
It's great news indeed as it will help competition but let's not get carried away...we know very little with the most crucial detail (THE DATA!!) missing!
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Free wi-fi for me is the real game changer. No-one else can offer anything to compare with Telstra's coverage in CBD and inner suburbs on that, and it mitigates against data costs. Very very clever move |
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