Our Telecommunication Providers

[Papa Smurf]

I have my Home phone with Optus, mobile and Cable Internet. Had a few problems here and there but NEVER cam across anyone that gave me RUDE service.

To be honest, I have had so much more customer care from Optus since being with them. Telstra never really cared too much? but that's ok, didn't care much for them either? I get a GREAT deal from Optus and have NO hesitation in recommending them

[rodderz]

Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

I'm heading to Optus World tonight after work to find out about their cap plans.

Just one small thing though, with the $500 of calls, does that include picture messages, WAP usage, etc...???

I think so, and I think Vodafone has the same plan. Not 100% about wap though, that may be separate.

I used to be on a Telstra $79 cap, which was $550 worth of calls/sms/mms. I never got close to going over, but the costs per minute to get to the $550 were high, i think close to 50c a minute or over. As I am now in business I was advised to go on a $100 business plan where the call costs are in the 20c/min and if having a busy month the costs wont blow out

[XR6Gal]

Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

I'm heading to Optus World tonight after work to find out about their cap plans.

Just one small thing though, with the $500 of calls, does that include picture messages, WAP usage, etc...???

Yeah I guess, I've never really checked the bill, I just pay it! LOL Although I don't think it includes WAP usage, but I never use WAP anyways..

[TheSneakiness]

I'll find out about that tonight...

[Sloth]

Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

People with Sony Ericsson phones, read this, because this has also happened to my phone (K500i) and my mate's phone is starting to show the same symptoms (S700i).

I have had a K700i for a while now and never had a single problem with it, and ive dropped it onto the road by accident numerous times. (usually by falling out of my pocket). Before this I had a T230 which I had no problems with either.

Now Im hoping it stays that way.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Sloth

I have had a K700i for a while now and never had a single problem with it, and ive dropped it onto the road by accident numerous times. (usually by falling out of my pocket). Before this I had a T230 which I had no problems with either.

Now Im hoping it stays that way.

you must have got the one good one!

my mate also has one which the joystick doesn't even work on in any direction any more.

[red_hotxr6]

Was with telstra but they didn,t do as good a deal as vodafone. Been with them for the last 4 years.

[TheSneakiness]

Originally Posted by Sloth

I have had a K700i for a while now and never had a single problem with it, and ive dropped it onto the road by accident numerous times. (usually by falling out of my pocket). Before this I had a T230 which I had no problems with either.

Now Im hoping it stays that way.

My brother had a K700i that wouldn't charge after 6 months, even after a new battery was put in it. He quickly got rid of it.

[070mstg]

i'm with 3 for the cap plan, have cut bill from around 200 to 250 a month to 70. gotta be happy with that, and the free calls to a few friends that are with three also

[jim1606]

I am with orange, have been for ever but they cannot compete competativly anymore so i am changing to O2 because they are the network for the younger people (thats what vodafone used to be but they are more for businesses now) and offer really good deals like 500 messages and 500 free minits for £30

[DJR MAN]

Been with both Telstra and Optus, both quite OK.
If you're a fan of V8 supercars, should have a look at V8 Telecom too.
Being an Australian owned company, you may as pay well them for a phone service rather than line the pockets of the multinational corporations and international phone companies.


http://www.v8telecom.com.au/

[Grasshoppr]

Originally Posted by GRNKPR

Telstra the only one if you are in business

I think we need to talk GRNKPR... maybe you can be the Grass Hopper this time!

[Kenaz]

I'm with Optus, have been for about 6 years. I'd say they are ok, service and support isn't bad. My only gripe with them is a few bad experiences at the Optus World retail outlets.

[WizBang]

Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

I also was told that CDMA is getting phased out.

That is ture as I work for the big T and building the 3G network which is only weeks away from being turned on ,so I don't know why they are still selling these type of phones .
But I they everyone that asks me who is the best carrier for moblies and I tell them Optus if you stay in main towns or city ,but if you are like me who goes bush all the time I go Telstra but wait for the 3G to be turned on

[punkin]

stay as far away from 3 as humanly possible. I've had no end of trouble with them. Including them breaching their contract with me (which got me out of my contract 20 months early). I asked when I signed up if they used an Australian call centre and they assured me they did, which they don't. I also asked about how easy it is to change plans while I'm getting used to usage limits, they said it was a phone call, I asked if it would be actioned immediately, I was assured by the sales staff that it would be - WRONG - the change of plan must be done before the first billing day of the cycle which is usually 10 days before you receive your bill.

I currently have a vodafone prepaid which is great for me. My work mobile is thru optus.