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03-07-2008, 01:32 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Originally Posted by matthewk
Really? Can anyone else confirm this?
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Yes confirmed.
The iPhone has usage statistics for calls and data. Unless you reset them of course. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Edd
I wonder if it's worth getting prepaid for $850, then jailbreaking and going with Virgin, as it's only $15 per 1GB per month.
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Pay the unlock fee? |
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03-07-2008, 01:32 PM
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Ex-InGenius :p
Group: Regulars
Location: Proud owner of a funky 3x2 in Ellenbrook.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by matthewk
Really? Can anyone else confirm this?
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Dude, I have a v1 iPhone. When you go into Settings the fourth option down is Usage when pressed it gives you:
Time since last full charge
Usage
Standby
Call time
Current Period
Lifetime
Edge Network Data
Sent
Received
And a Reset Statistics button.
I don't use Edge data because I'm on Vodafone - however the data did go up when I had data enabled on my sim. I'd guess that a 3g version will do the same.
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03-07-2008, 01:33 PM
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The Angels have the phone box
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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It's also worth noting (if someone hasn't already, so forgive me if they have) that you can unlock your prepaid for $80. I'd rather just pay it than use any hacks that may be released. This is in the fine print on the prepaid page (if you can load it!)
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03-07-2008, 01:33 PM
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You can't handle the truth!
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by - - e r i k - -
Can someone explain to me why a consumer friendly free-market style way of paying a flat fee for a service without having to worry about usage would be a bad business model for a telco?
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Because then the max you will be charged is $x, they can't get $x+10 out of you.
Also people who hit the max usage may be in an emergency and have to call, but they can't because Optus has blocked them. Imagine the lawsuits. |
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03-07-2008, 01:34 PM
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It's a cruel, cruel summer
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Originally Posted by mitty
It's also worth noting (if someone hasn't already, so forgive me if they have) that you can unlock your prepaid for $80. I'd rather just pay it than use any hacks that may be released. This is in the fine print on the prepaid page (if you can load it!)
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Network Locking: Apple iPhone handsets are locked to the Optus network. An $80 fee applies if network locking is removed within the first 6 months from the activation date. Alternatively, if you recharge to the value of $80, no fee applies.
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Sounds like the way to go, rather than mess around with the iPhone.  |
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03-07-2008, 01:34 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Chasing rainbows
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Originally Posted by adamerr
is anyone else thinking about venturing into the realms of pre-paid at all?
$849 ...... hmmm. oh the choices...
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Me. The equivalent iPod touch is $499 so the difference is a bit pricey but it's cheaper than what I paid for my first-gen 5GB iPod.
Turbo Cap: All credits expire within 30 days. Exclusions apply to MyBonus and MyTime Money. Once your MyCredit balance has been exhausted you must recharge to use these services. Maximum credit totals and special international rates apply. Recharges of $40 or more include MyData. Offer may expire or be withdrawn at any time, visit Optus - Personal - Pre-Paid Mobile for more details.
The 30 days limit is a bit of a pain but pre-paid does give the option of getting it unlocked which may benefit from more competition next year. |
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03-07-2008, 01:34 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: QLD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mitty
It's also worth noting (if someone hasn't already, so forgive me if they have) that you can unlock your prepaid for $80. I'd rather just pay it than use any hacks that may be released. This is in the fine print on the prepaid page (if you can load it!)
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just recharge to the value of $100, use the credit then unlock the phone 
*but im still not sure whether you have to wait six months though.... |
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03-07-2008, 01:35 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: NSW
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Originally Posted by Huy
Pay the unlock fee?
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Makes me wonder, if they are being locked more or less like other phones now, does that mean an Optus phone will work with Virgin without needing to pay that fee? I guess time will tell. Probably can't justify paying $850 for a phone when I can get it for $0 (all other things being equal, as I will be paying about the same amount per month). |
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03-07-2008, 01:36 PM
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Member
Group: Member
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I guess the normal rules apply in regard to upgrade eligibility? Shouldn't have got that blackberry in November.
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03-07-2008, 01:36 PM
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You can't handle the truth!
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by Lutze
Edge Network Data
Sent
Received
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Originally Posted by Huy
Yes confirmed.
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Thanks, that makes not having access to usage statistics mid month much more bearable. |
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03-07-2008, 01:36 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Brisbane
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Any one else planning to buy an unlocked 16GB iPhone for $929?
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03-07-2008, 01:36 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by Graham
I imagine this will be a nasty little bit for those on a cap plan: You are not able to view your monthly usage prior to receiving your bill. If you exceed the included value of these services in any one billing period, standard rates of your plan will apply.
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Vodafone is the same, hence why i left them after 3x $1500 bills for a $79 cap. |
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03-07-2008, 01:36 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: QLD
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To get you started Optus Pre-Paid is offering a special offer - unlimited mobile internet browsing on Turbo Cap^ until 31 August 08.
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even better.... muwhahaha.
get ready for App downloads and Map cache'ing. |
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03-07-2008, 01:38 PM
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Member
Group: Regulars
Location: Newcastle
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I think you save $10 for every bundled item
steve
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03-07-2008, 01:39 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: my mac
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Even though the iPhone has this usage meter, I would think that if you're close to your cap limit, you wouldn't know where you really are, because of flagfalls, free phone calls to Optus GSM phones etc, which the iPhone won't be picking up.
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