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17th September 2010, 08:45 AM
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Bitumen Burner
Prepaid internet/mobile phones/skype
Hey guys.
Our house has 2 mobile phones, a landline phone and landline internet. I'm thinking of dumping the landline house phone and internet and just using the mobiles and prepaid internet?
In much of regional WA, Telstra is the only carrier that will work.
Any good/improvable points you can suggest? This is not a 'bag the phone carrier' thread. I need to know if you're happy, are u happy with the deal you got, etc, etc, etc.
How does skype work? Are there any other people that provide the same service?
The more info I have, the more choices I have. Thanks in advance
Ross
DX grunt
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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17th September 2010 08:45 AM
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17th September 2010, 08:53 AM
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I too have the regional thig going on Ross & have tried a few different options & always end up back with Telstra. Thay may not have the best customer service in the game but the service that thay provide far surpass others for bag for your buck.
There not the cheapest but you get what you pay for & not a bag load of promises & sorrys cos thay cant deliver what thay said you were getting at a cheaper rate.
Just IMO.
Cheers
Paul
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17th September 2010, 08:54 AM
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SUCH IS LIFE
The only suggestion I can add is you could have a mobile phon on a data plan and use it as a modem.
This could be a cheaper option.
Cheers
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DX grunt (17th September 2010)
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17th September 2010, 08:59 AM
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Bitumen Burner
Thanks Paul
Yeah, I know where yr coming from. Had an issue with customer service, and after 2 years it was sorted and to their credit, we got a decent reduction in one of our bills. Mobile phone coverage in regional areas far surpasses anything the other carriers provide.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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17th September 2010, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by
NissPat
The only suggestion I can add is you could have a mobile phon on a data plan and use it as a modem.
This could be a cheaper option.
Cheers
Pocket data is normally far more expensive than fixed line Kris, at least in my experience anyway.
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17th September 2010, 09:03 AM
#6
Bitumen Burner
I'm gunna serve out my working career in the bush, then retire in my truck and go touring, so I guess Telstra is it. I just have to work out the best plan to suit my needs.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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17th September 2010, 09:05 AM
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SUCH IS LIFE
Originally Posted by
patch697
Pocket data is normally far more expensive than fixed line Kris, at least in my experience anyway.
You're propably right Paul, I just thought data is data so it should cost the same but I could be wrong.
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I don't have a short temper. I just have a quick reaction to bullshit
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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17th September 2010, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by
NissPat
You're propably right Paul, I just thought data is data so it should cost the same but I could be wrong.
Trust me it doesn't........... I have both. But your right it should....lol I know I'd be happier if it was......lolololol
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17th September 2010, 09:35 AM
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Administrator
Has anyone got that "BOB" thing???
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17th September 2010, 09:38 AM
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Bitumen Burner
Originally Posted by
AB
Has anyone got that "BOB" thing???
Nuh, but they're really flogging it on TV over here.
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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