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| Thread ID: 92989 | 2008-08-30 20:28:00 | Cheaper mobile calls coming on Monday ! | Digby (677) | PC World Chat |
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| 701454 | 2008-09-01 10:48:00 | But if you rent like i do theres not. | Hitech (9024) | ||
| 701455 | 2008-09-01 11:37:00 | When I'm considering a service supplier, I rarely consider the price of the equipment . I'm more concerned with the cost of running the thing on an ongoing basis - which is why I haven't gone to Vodafone for an iPhone . My handsets are usually at the top end of the scale (and consequently fairly resellable when I've had enough of them), and if I have to pay for them, so be it . I change them every few years anyway (as do many users), so getting a 'freebie' $500 phone isn't a big drawcard for me (they recoup the cost of the phone by overcharging you on the plan they make you take) . And this particular offer looks good (from my point of view) only to those customers already with Telstra - more hooks than a long-line! |
johcar (6283) | ||
| 701456 | 2008-09-01 18:45:00 | For me, adopting this frivolous distraction of a "plan" would mean getting a Telecom landline connection, changing ISP's, getting a new phone, using Telecom's mobile service that does not cover my home, and paying more money too. Aside from the disadvantages, there is not a lot of motivation to switch into a 2 year plan with a "service" that has a zero user base experience. I think I might just pass for now, but I will earnestly recommend it to any telephone marketers, Key worshippers or spammers that I encounter. ;) |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 701457 | 2008-09-01 21:37:00 | What's the catch, I wonder? You have to sign up for 2 years to have landline and internet with them as well. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 701458 | 2008-09-01 21:53:00 | If the price is right,is that a catch? | Cicero (40) | ||
| 701459 | 2008-09-02 00:14:00 | If the price is right,is that a catch? Yes, because better deals will be available within the 2 years. As for the prefix, it will be whatever you have now if you keep your number. I am with Telecom, took my 021 number with me (new phone needed of course) You can no longer asume what network by prefix since the Govt forced number portability. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 701460 | 2008-09-02 00:22:00 | $20 x 24months = $480 Doesnt sound like a free phone to me plus you get charged for calls and texts. Granted the per min rate is great price but if I only spend about $20 per month anyway on calls and texts in total so I dont see this plan as appealing. I am sure it will suit others though. |
sam m (517) | ||
| 701461 | 2008-09-02 00:28:00 | If the price is right,is that a catch? Current phone, calls and internet with Ihug (vodafone): $90 a month New Telstra Deal as above: $112.44 |
pctek (84) | ||
| 701462 | 2008-09-02 00:31:00 | Yes, because better deals will be available within the 2 years. As for the prefix, it will be whatever you have now if you keep your number. I am with Telecom, took my 021 number with me (new phone needed of course) You can no longer assume what network by prefix since the Govt forced number portability. I would have thought you were tied into them and their prices would go down with time. Doubt anybody would tie themselves into a set price for 2 years.! |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 701463 | 2008-09-02 00:42:00 | Current phone, calls and INTERNET with Ihug (vodafone): $90 a month New Telstra Deal as above: $112.44 So therefore the price is wrong and so no catch. Unless of course we are into subsidising telstra. We know GF can,just look at car,but for the rest of us,no show. |
Cicero (40) | ||
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