The Satellite Phone Subsidy Scheme

[BigRAWesty]

Couldn't you convince them that it leaves the driveway? Haha ;-)

You didn't bullshit enough..lol

Yep...classic...lol

Yea get farked.
I said my near future plans are for remote travel full time..

But they said nup..

[oncedisturbed]

Hmmm, ferked if I know where to find it

This is all I can come up with : https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-ph...b-access-plans

Min $35 a month

They dont advertise it properly but it is on their site hidden away in their links somewhere.
It is not a satphone plan but a normal plan but as i said it needs international roaming activated.
I got mine through JB Hifi and it is a valid plan and does work on the Iridium phones and has done since July last year and I hunted throug tons of internet info to confirm it


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[Maxhead]

Thanks for the info OD,

Bit more research suggest you can use a standard post-paid plan with int. roaming enabled as Oncedisturbed suggests but there is no where I can find a $10 plan Minimum post paid plan is $45/month

I think they may have changed their pricing. I'm going to go and have a chat with them today so I'll post something bit later

[Maxhead]

Ok found it!!! WhoooHooo!

Its buried deep down in the archives...LOL

http://www.telstra.com.au/help/downl...-casual-10.pdf

[AB]

Ok found it!!! WhoooHooo!

Its buried deep down in the archives...LOL

http://www.telstra.com.au/help/downl...-casual-10.pdf

Thanks mate, perfect!

[Maxhead]

A good discussion forum which covers most networks, pricing, etc

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2221946

[AB]

A good discussion forum which covers most networks, pricing, etc

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2221946

Not sure how you'll go with your chosen supplier Kris but I just rung mine.

To be eligible for the subsidy you must go on particular plans ie Telstra $35 month otherwise the shop owners cannot get there money back through the scheme.

Confirmed you can get a $10 month plan and put it on international roam and it works but you will not be able to get the subsidy.

[Maxhead]

Not sure how you'll go with your chosen supplier Kris but I just rung mine.

To be eligible for the subsidy you must go on particular plans ie Telstra $35 month otherwise the shop owners cannot get there money back through the scheme.

Confirmed you can get a $10 month plan and put it on international roam and it works but you will not be able to get the subsidy.

I was afraid of something like this.

I'm going to buy a second hand one and go on the $10/month casual plan. It will only be used in emergencies, so hopefully never...LOL

[Bob]

If you have a Iphone maybe this is the answer

http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/busines...927-hv1ty.html

[AB]

If you have a Iphone maybe this is the answer

http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/busines...927-hv1ty.html

Looks like a good alternative Bob. I'm not sure on coverage with those systems.

If anyone has any knowledge on the different suppliers and available satellites on different suppliers please let us know?