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03-07-2008, 12:46 PM
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Location: Sydney
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These are actually really reasonable pricing plans. I'm very surprised. Even the Pre-Paid plans are quite good.
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03-07-2008, 12:46 PM
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You can't handle the truth!
Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne
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Originally Posted by [schmick]
Can somebody tell me if you are on a CAP plan and you use your allocated amount of data, what happens then? Do we pay excess data charges or do they just cut you off until your next month rolls around?
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Excess charges:
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If you exceed your plan’s included monthly data allowance, excess usage charges will be charged at $0.35 per MB or part thereof.
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03-07-2008, 12:46 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Sydney, Australia.
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Originally Posted by matthewk
Links on this page, its been posted 4 or 5 times already.
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Yeah, sorry, obviously people are typing so fast the messages come up behind me when I'm typing a new one :P.
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03-07-2008, 12:46 PM
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Group: Member
Location: Sydney
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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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03-07-2008, 12:47 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne Status:Awesome!
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Sweet!!!
Mmm... maybe I should now stick with Optus... nice!
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03-07-2008, 12:47 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Perth
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Not too bad prices on the pre-paid, looks like I'll be getting a 16GB after all 
Might still go with Voda though...
This is interesting:
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An $80 fee applies if network locking is removed within the first 6 months from the activation date.
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Edit: Too Slow!
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03-07-2008, 12:48 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Brisbane, QLD
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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.
8GB iPhone Outright (on any network) = $809 = $729 + $80
16GB iPhone Outright = $849 + $80 = $929
Tempting to port to Optus on a Cap now and keep my 3 phone to call others on 3.
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03-07-2008, 12:48 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Clayton, Melbourne
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Optus has just sent out an email to the users who wanted to be notified.
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Hi Michael,
Get ready to be happy! The info you've been waiting for on the new iPhone 3G is here, and we're excited to share it with you!
Pricing and plans
Optus is making the iPhone 3G affordable for everyone. We're introducing a great new range of iPhone specific plans that are loaded with BONUS mobile data value for Mobile Internet Browsing.
And the great news is you'll be able to get an 8G iPhone 3G from Optus for $0 on a $79 Cap plan over 24 months which provides $550 of calls, text and more, plus a whopping 700MB of included mobile data for Mobile Internet Browsing. And to help you fully explore your new iPhone 3G, we'll be providing unlimited mobile data for the first month free on all Optus contracted iPhone plans when you connect for 24 months.
Prefer no contract? We'll be beefing up our pre-paid Turbo plans with big data allowances and great new start-up bonus of $400 on all iPhones purchases.
Click here for full pricing and plan information
Help us make you happy
To make sure your iPhone experience with Optus is as happy as possible, we'd like to get some more information on your preferences.
Click here to register your handset preferences.
We'll be back in-touch very soon via email with more information on getting ready for the iPhone 3G.
Thanks
The Optus Team
Terms and Conditions: 'yes' iPhone $79 Cap Plan: Requires 24-month connection. Minimum total cost based on the 'yes' iPhone $79 Cap plan over 24 months is $1896. If connection is not maintained for 24 continuous months, cancellation fees apply. Included call, text and data for mobile internet browsing excludes some call and message types. Once you exceed your included call, text and/or data cap value, standard rates apply. New and eligible existing credit-approved customers only. Unlimited Mobile Internet Browsing for 1 month: Offer is only available on a 24-month connection to an Optus 'yes' iPhone or 'yes' iPhone Cap Plan. Offer excludes some call and message types and cannot be used for commercial purposes. Offer may take up to 14 days to apply on your account. Standard rates and charges will apply after offer expiry. May not be combined with any other offer unless specified.* iPhone 3G is locked to the Optus Network.
Please note: This e-mail message was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.
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03-07-2008, 12:49 PM
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Group: Regulars
Location: Melbourne Status:Awesome!
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Edit: Oops, refer to post above, I just posted the email as well.
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03-07-2008, 12:49 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: An Airport, Somewhere
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tragedies
Optus jsut sent otu an email with price info, too.
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ditto. they're quick today!
*edit*
Just read and they include...
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Help us make you happy
To make sure your iPhone experience with Optus is as happy as possible, we'd like to get some more information on your preferences.
Click Here to register your handset preferences.
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Looks like they're doing something to semi-reserve it for us. They said it assures nothing, but it's a good start to making sure the 11th goes smoothly!
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03-07-2008, 12:49 PM
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Member
Group: Regulars
Location: Gold Coast
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limited wifi hotspots on the gold coast at the moment that is on weakness, anyway have wifi at home
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03-07-2008, 12:50 PM
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MacTalk Podcaster
Group: Regulars
Location: With a Wine glass in hand
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Quote:
Originally Posted by decryption
Oh, I just noticed this:
To celebrate the launch of the iPhone, customers who connect their iPhone to an eligible Optus iPhone rate plan up until the end of August will get their first month of Mobile Internet Browsing for free*.
Free internet use for a month!
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They've been doing that deal for all their "smart" phones for a while. Nice deal tho'
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03-07-2008, 12:50 PM
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Group: Regulars
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Again with the confusing terms. What the hell is MyCredit, MyBonus and MyTime money? Does it really add up to $370 worth of calls?
Oh right, now I see why pre-paid is more expensive. 78˘/m vs ˘40c/m. Hmmm…
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03-07-2008, 12:50 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Adelaide - SA
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The minimum total cost over the 12 or 24 month plan is set out in table above.
Handset costs are additional. If you choose to pay the cost of your handset by the monthly handset payment option or choose a 12 or 24 month plan and you cancel your Optus Mobile service or it is disconnected for any reason, or you switch carriers within your minimum term (“Termination”) you will be required to pay the remaining amount on your phone, if any, plus applicable “Termination Fees”.
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So as i read that, taking the 12 month " yes' iPhone Cap Plan" costs of
24 month Minimum Total Cost of $456 and 24 month Initial Termination Fee of $400, totally $856, you need to add the handset costs, which total $612 (8gb) and $732 (16gb).
So all up, signing upto Optus and immediately canceling ..
8gb will cost $1,468
16gb will cost $1,558
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03-07-2008, 12:51 PM
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Regular
Group: Regulars
Location: Overlooking Perth
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Current Optus Wi-fi locations here...
https://rego.optusnet.com.au/wireless/locations.html
Azure locations here... (not sure if they're included in the "free" wi-fi, though)
Azure Wireless - Accessing the wireless internet service hotspots.
No good for me in Subiaco. Bummer. But maybe with the intro of the iPhone there'll be a lot more incentive for locations to sign up (to gain trade from passing iPhone users). |
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