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2010-03-05
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You can use the Optus network (which Virgin and a few others use) I get 3.5G speeds on that.
How much data do you think you will need?
How much data do you think you will need?
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2010-03-06
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Optus works fine.
Turbo cap is the best in the way of data from them. The cap limit is not that great though.
http://personal.optus.com.au/web/oca...prepaid_plan_2
Turbo cap is the best in the way of data from them. The cap limit is not that great though.
http://personal.optus.com.au/web/oca...prepaid_plan_2
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2010-03-06
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vodafone works........ u will get 3G in perth
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2010-03-06
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More info than you could use in the whirlpool.net forums.
There is "three", Vodafone, Optus and Telstra 3G networks. Plus resellers such as Exetel, Virgin and TPG.
You can use telstra on 2100 but there is little reason to pay the extra for telstra if you don't use nextG or edge.
How much data and talk will you be using? Do you need data much outside the metro area?
You might find it hard to get a post-paid plan as a visitor.
There is "three", Vodafone, Optus and Telstra 3G networks. Plus resellers such as Exetel, Virgin and TPG.
You can use telstra on 2100 but there is little reason to pay the extra for telstra if you don't use nextG or edge.
How much data and talk will you be using? Do you need data much outside the metro area?
You might find it hard to get a post-paid plan as a visitor.
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2010-03-06
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if your just going to visit i think you should get the optus pre-paid data blaster with free youtube and myspace. my friend uses it and loves it. optus is very good on value and speed. telstra is a rip off. im also with optus on post pay and wont turn back
here is the link
http://personal.optus.com.au/web/oca...&site=personal
Recharge Value = Value Includes Included + Bonus
$30 $20 MyCredit + $10 MyBonus 300 FreeCall Minutes to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 50MB MyData MySpace and YouTube
$40 $30 MyCredit + $100 MyBonus 400 FreeCall Minutes to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + up to 100MB MyData
$50 $40 MyCredit + $150 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 200MB MyData
$70 $50 MyCredit + $250 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 500MB MyData
$100 $80 MyCredit + $400 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/ MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 1GB MyData
Last edited by felbutss; 2010-03-06 at 05:50.
here is the link
http://personal.optus.com.au/web/oca...&site=personal
Recharge Value = Value Includes Included + Bonus
$30 $20 MyCredit + $10 MyBonus 300 FreeCall Minutes to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 50MB MyData MySpace and YouTube
$40 $30 MyCredit + $100 MyBonus 400 FreeCall Minutes to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + up to 100MB MyData
$50 $40 MyCredit + $150 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 200MB MyData
$70 $50 MyCredit + $250 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 500MB MyData
$100 $80 MyCredit + $400 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/ MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 1GB MyData
Last edited by felbutss; 2010-03-06 at 05:50.
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2010-03-06
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Thanks to everyone who responded. What a great group. The Optus Data Blaster seems to be good (but quite pricey compared to UK or US standards) 
Guess I'll go that route unless someone comes up with another suggestion. BTW, does anyone have experience with using a local VOIP/SIP provider in Australia? That would also be good for me while I'm there.
Last edited by efeinblatt; 2010-03-06 at 11:24.
Guess I'll go that route unless someone comes up with another suggestion. BTW, does anyone have experience with using a local VOIP/SIP provider in Australia? That would also be good for me while I'm there.
Originally Posted by felbutss
if your just going to visit i think you should get the optus pre-paid data blaster with free youtube and myspace. my friend uses it and loves it. optus is very good on value and speed. telstra is a rip off. im also with optus on post pay and wont turn back
here is the link
http://personal.optus.com.au/web/oca...&site=personal
Recharge Value = Value Includes Included + Bonus
$30 $20 MyCredit + $10 MyBonus 300 FreeCall Minutes to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 50MB MyData MySpace and YouTube
$40 $30 MyCredit + $100 MyBonus 400 FreeCall Minutes to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles + up to 100MB MyData
$50 $40 MyCredit + $150 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 200MB MyData
$70 $50 MyCredit + $250 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 500MB MyData
$100 $80 MyCredit + $400 MyBonus Unlimited standard personal Calls & SMS/ MMS to other Optus Pre-Paid Mobiles, + up to 1GB MyData
Last edited by efeinblatt; 2010-03-06 at 11:24.
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2010-03-06
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Just checked Virgin (using Optus network, I think), and they have a killer plan. http://www.virginmobile.com.au/promo...ernet/prepaid/
Anyone have any experience with them?
Anyone have any experience with them?
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2010-03-06
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I'm using mine on the 3 network. I pay $29 for my calls cap and an extra $20 for a gig a month. You can get 2g for $20 as well if you agree to a 12 month contract.
3 roams onto Telstras NextG though, so if you're in rural Aus you will have to use the Edge networks. But so far going between the city and the suburbs I haven't had any problems. My data speed is always on 3 or 3.5.
/ The prices are around the same as the Virgin prices (cheapest out there) but virgin charges an insane amount when you go over. 3 is a little more reasonable.
3 roams onto Telstras NextG though, so if you're in rural Aus you will have to use the Edge networks. But so far going between the city and the suburbs I haven't had any problems. My data speed is always on 3 or 3.5.
/ The prices are around the same as the Virgin prices (cheapest out there) but virgin charges an insane amount when you go over. 3 is a little more reasonable.
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2010-03-06
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Originally Posted by efeinblatt
90c/min + flagfall! "Bugger that" as we say downunder.
Just checked Virgin (using Optus network, I think), and they have a killer plan.
Again, how much talk and data do you want per month? It makes a big difference to which plan is best.
Last edited by efeinblatt; 2010-03-05 at 21:55.