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Revised Telstra Mobile Data Plans : Not the best but better

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Aug

Yippee! Yesterday afternoon Telstra upgraded their mobile data plans! Although not the most generous, it is a major improvement from their previous offerings; I was paying AU$59 for a paltry 200MB! Just got off the phone with Telstra and changed to the new AU$29 plan which gives me 300MB – so basically paying half price and get an extra 100MB. Good times.

Here are the new Telstra mobile data options:

Telstra Mobile Data Packs Aug2008

It’s no surprise that Telstra have finally succumbed to competitive pressures. With 3 and Virgin Mobile coming aboard the iPhone 3G bandwagon, it’d be foolish of them to do otherwise.

Just a thought: could you imagine the buzz that would be created if Telstra created a very well priced all-you-can-eat mobile data plan? There would be dancing in the street!

Apple iPhone3G Pricing – Telstra

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gary Says, in 8-1-2008 at 11:58:57

Apart from the pricing when compared to its competitors, have you been happy with the standard of Telstra’s customer service and generally the coverage it provides, since you bought your phone.

I’m still about 2 months and 1200km from the nearest Telstra shop and would value your opinion before I buy one.

Tim Says, in 8-1-2008 at 12:28:01

Yet again, Telstra is dragged, kicking and screaming, into pricing competitiveness. I guess it’s a step in the right direction.

I would have to say that in terms of coverage, I’ve found NextG is pretty good in regional Qld in comparison to every other alternative. Not fantastic, but acceptable.

Customer service is pretty bad sometimes though – the phone queues can be horrific during peak times.

Mr.Gadget Says, in 8-1-2008 at 12:43:54

@Gary I’ve been a Telstra Mobile customer for 15 years and in terms of customer service, I have been generally happy.

@Tim agree about the long peak wait times.

Coverage wise, I mainly use my iPhone in metro areas and NextG has served me well. Cannot give you proper opinion about country areas.

Telstra has certified (Blue Tick) some mobile handsets that work well in rural areas. See this CNet article for a list of Telstra Blue Tick phones: http://tinyurl.com/6ktmzr