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Thursday, 03 December 2009 |
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The nation's largest telco, Telstra, has unveiled a new iPhone plan which will see new customers getting a $100 account credit when they purchase a new plan.
First reported by The Australian Financial Review this morning and confirmed by a Telstra spokesperson, the deal is ongoing until the 26 December. The credit will automatically be applied to customers' bills.
The offer comes after Telstra's recent reshuffling of top management and overhaul of fixed line broadband plans. The telco's iPhone plans have consistently been priced significantly higher than its competitors; however, the telco's Next G network also offers an enhanced level of coverage compared with those of its rivals.
Currently Optus holds the lion's share of the iPhone market, which is set to increase, according to Optus' latest financial analysis report (PDF). Factors behind the telco's dominance include aggressive pricing and larger data allowances.
Whilst the $100 discount makes Telstra's $80, 16GB iPhone plan more competitive, Optus' equivalent plan offers 1GB of data and no upfront charge (Telstra charges $49) for a 24-month contract.
And according to Optus' website it is also currently offering a bonus $100 bill credit for new and re-contracting customers. It is not known if this offer is the first step in a new pricing strategy designed to give Telstra an edge in the market. The offer is not available to existing customers. |
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Friday, 20 November 2009 |
Better late than never, Telstra boss David Thodey says the carrier is working with Apple to enable Next G tethering on the iPhone.
Telstra will soon catch up to its competitors by allowing its iPhone customers to partner the smartphone to their laptop for on-the-go wireless broadband via Next G.
Responding to a comment posted on the Telstra Exchange blog, CEO David Thodey says the carrier is “listening to our customers on this issue.”
“While I can’t provide any specific dates” Thodey continues, “we are working with Apple to enable tethering on the iPhone.”
That will come as welcome news to Next G subscribers, who enjoy access to Australia’s fastest and most widespread mobile phone network on their iPhone but have to shell out extra money (both in hardware and data costs) for a Next G USB wireless modem if they want the same speed and coverage on their laptop.
Vodafone and 3 currently offer iPhone tethering for free, while Optus charges $10 to enable tethering. |
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
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Upfront costs listed below. About time Telstra! # Min cost for iPhone 3G 8GB over 24 mths on $30 Phone Plan is $919; on $40 Phone Plan is $1059; on $60 Phone Plan is $1440; on $80 Phone Plan is $1920; on $100 Phone Plan is $2400; on $150 Phone Plan is $3600, on $250 Phone Plan is $6000 plus usage charges. Min cost for iPhone 3GS 16GB over 24 mths on $30 Phone Plan is $1069; on $40 Phone Plan is $1209; on $60 Phone Plan is $1589; on $80 Phone Plan is $1969; on $100 Phone Plan is $2400; on $150 Phone Plan is $3600, on $250 Phone Plan is $6000 plus usage charges. Min cost for iPhone 3GS 32GB over 24 mths on $30 Phone Plan is $1269; on $40 Phone Plan is $1359; on $60 Phone Plan is $1739; on $80 Phone Plan is $2119; on $100 Phone Plan is $2449; on $150 Phone Plan is $3600, on $250 Phone Plan is $6000 plus usage charges. Add a browsing pack to make the most of your iPhone. If you’re taking up a Phone Plan Ultimate, no need to include a Browsing Pack as 150MB is already included in your plan and if you need more data you can up size to a larger pack at anytime. | Monthly Fee | Monthly Allowance2 | Additional Usage | | $5 | 5MB | $1.00/MB* | | $10 | 150MB | $0.50/MB | | $29 | 300MB | $0.25/MB* |
| 24 Month Contract# | $49 | $79 | $99 | $129 | | iPhone 3G 8GB | $239 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | iPhone 3GS 16GB | $395 | $169 | $59 | $59 | | iPhone 3GS 32GB | $549 | $329 | $199 | $199 |
| 24 Month Contract# | $30 | $40 | $60 | $80 | $100 | $150 | $250 | | iPhone 3G 8GB | $199 | $99 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | iPhone 3GS 16GB | $349 | $249 | $149 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | iPhone 3GS 32GB | $549 | $399 | $299 | $199 | $49 | $0 | $0 |
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Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
Thank you to all who sent this in!
Telstra have just sent a mass e-mail advertising the 3GS release tomorrow... with absolutely no information on pricing. Various sources online have stated that pricing will not be released until sometime tomorrow - will that be too late?
The Telstra Next GTM network is Australia's largest and fastest national mobile network,
providing you with a faster experience in more places than any other Australian network.
Faster in more places on the Next GTM network.
Available tomorrow at all Telstra shops and participating Telstra dealers. |
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Tuesday, 23 June 2009 |
Again unconfirmed, but the screenshot below surfaced on MacTalk in regards to Telstra outright pricing:
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