Comments on: Telstra, Optus, Apple release Aussie iPhone 4 pricing http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/ Just Australia. Just technology. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:01:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Simon Reidy http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13477 Simon Reidy Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:31:47 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13477 Yeah that is true but that puts the expense up. I'd really like to keep my monthly bill around the $50-$60 mark if I can. I've been with Optus for two years on a 3G and their coverage and network speed is pretty poor. It seems that the 2100Mhz band is notoriously bad for penetrating buildings, so whenever I go inside I can go fro having strong 3G signal down to 1 bar and have plenty of dropped calls. I guess the iPhone 4 would be much better as it supports Optus 900Mhz 3G network which are they are rolling out at a rapid pace across Tasmania. However it's just too much trust to put into a network that promises to improve, while Telstra's network continues to lead the way with fantastic coverage, an un-congested network and ultra high data speeds. However I feel that Telstra have missed the point a bit with the iPhone 4 as modern smartphones have become far more dependant on data. A couple of years ago I might check my email and download the odd app while I'm out and about but now days I have a constant flow of data going to and from my phone at all times. Yeah that is true but that puts the expense up. I’d really like to keep my monthly bill around the $50-$60 mark if I can.

I’ve been with Optus for two years on a 3G and their coverage and network speed is pretty poor. It seems that the 2100Mhz band is notoriously bad for penetrating buildings, so whenever I go inside I can go fro having strong 3G signal down to 1 bar and have plenty of dropped calls. I guess the iPhone 4 would be much better as it supports Optus 900Mhz 3G network which are they are rolling out at a rapid pace across Tasmania. However it’s just too much trust to put into a network that promises to improve, while Telstra’s network continues to lead the way with fantastic coverage, an un-congested network and ultra high data speeds.

However I feel that Telstra have missed the point a bit with the iPhone 4 as modern smartphones have become far more dependant on data. A couple of years ago I might check my email and download the odd app while I’m out and about but now days I have a constant flow of data going to and from my phone at all times.

]]> By: Bryn http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13474 Bryn Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:36:16 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13474 I'm with Optus- go with Telstra :). You can add extra data with Telstra (like Optus) via prepaid packs which are cheaper then excess usage. I’m with Optus- go with Telstra :). You can add extra data with Telstra (like Optus) via prepaid packs which are cheaper then excess usage.

]]> By: Simon Reidy http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13460 Simon Reidy Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:40:50 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13460 Awesome summary. Thanks for the info! I'm trying to decide between the excellent included value of an Optus $59 cap, or go with a faster better network on Telstra and pay $300 upfront, then $49 a month. I'm also taking into consideration the fact that Telstra don't re-compress pictures, which will be very noticeable on the iPhone 4's high res display. But then again Telstra only give you a measly 200MB anyway, so maybe that's not worth worrying about.. decision.. decisions.. Awesome summary. Thanks for the info!

I’m trying to decide between the excellent included value of an Optus $59 cap, or go with a faster better network on Telstra and pay $300 upfront, then $49 a month.

I’m also taking into consideration the fact that Telstra don’t re-compress pictures, which will be very noticeable on the iPhone 4′s high res display. But then again Telstra only give you a measly 200MB anyway, so maybe that’s not worth worrying about.. decision.. decisions..

]]> By: Cameron Craig http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13444 Cameron Craig Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:32:07 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13444 Nice wrap up of the new plans. Looks like the competition is hotting up even more than the previous two iPhones. We've had a look at these new plans and we're very impressed. There are four key things that we've noticed... 1) The iPhone 8GB 3GS running IOS4 is still a very, very solid device. Importantly, being free on the $49 caps from Telstra and Optus it really is a mainstream product. At $0 on a $49 Cap it is now like a proven prize fighter coming down from the heavyweight division and matching up against the featherweights. Telstra reps will pitch this phone to Mums, Dads, Teens. Everyone. iPhone penetration will grow. 2) The plans are drastically better than last time around. At the iPhone 3GS release, the $59 Cap from Optus required a monthly payment for the phone and offered $330 of calls and 700MB of data. Now you can get an iPhone 4 for $0 with $550 of calls and 2GB. 3) The new Unlimited plans from Optus are far better. You used to have to take an additional data plan so that the $99 Unlimited ended up more like $114 per month. The new unlimited plan (the $99 Timeless Extreme) has a 32GB iPhone 4 for $0 and 5GB of data with some International calls included and no extra costs for 1300 numbers. A proper $99 fixed monthly spend. Nice. 4) Telstra are on the front foot finally. Great big updates. We've added all the plans and info. Compare the plans head to head here for the right plan for you. 16GB iPhone 4 http://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Compare?phone=Apple-iPhone-4-16GB 32GB iPhone 4 http://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Compare?phone=Apple-iPhone-4-32GB Nice wrap up of the new plans. Looks like the competition is hotting up even more than the previous two iPhones.

We’ve had a look at these new plans and we’re very impressed. There are four key things that we’ve noticed…

1) The iPhone 8GB 3GS running IOS4 is still a very, very solid device. Importantly, being free on the $49 caps from Telstra and Optus it really is a mainstream product. At $0 on a $49 Cap it is now like a proven prize fighter coming down from the heavyweight division and matching up against the featherweights. Telstra reps will pitch this phone to Mums, Dads, Teens. Everyone. iPhone penetration will grow.

2) The plans are drastically better than last time around. At the iPhone 3GS release, the $59 Cap from Optus required a monthly payment for the phone and offered $330 of calls and 700MB of data. Now you can get an iPhone 4 for $0 with $550 of calls and 2GB.

3) The new Unlimited plans from Optus are far better. You used to have to take an additional data plan so that the $99 Unlimited ended up more like $114 per month. The new unlimited plan (the $99 Timeless Extreme) has a 32GB iPhone 4 for $0 and 5GB of data with some International calls included and no extra costs for 1300 numbers. A proper $99 fixed monthly spend. Nice.

4) Telstra are on the front foot finally. Great big updates.

We’ve added all the plans and info. Compare the plans head to head here for the right plan for you.

16GB iPhone 4
http://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Compare?phone=Apple-iPhone-4-16GB

32GB iPhone 4
http://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Compare?phone=Apple-iPhone-4-32GB

]]> By: Bryn http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13438 Bryn Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:18:26 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13438 Well, thats hardly a surprise if you buy an iPhone in April- the release schedule has been the same for 3 years & plenty of hints suggesting that it would continue that way this year. Well, thats hardly a surprise if you buy an iPhone in April- the release schedule has been the same for 3 years & plenty of hints suggesting that it would continue that way this year.

]]> By: Tim http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13435 Tim Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:35:55 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13435 That would be right. I got the 16GB 3GS in April with Optus on a 24 month plan when my old plan expired. I'm making payments on top of my $59 cap for the 3GS with 1GB of data when I could have the 16GB iPhone 4 with 2GB of data and no extra payment!!! That would be right. I got the 16GB 3GS in April with Optus on a 24 month plan when my old plan expired. I’m making payments on top of my $59 cap for the 3GS with 1GB of data when I could have the 16GB iPhone 4 with 2GB of data and no extra payment!!!

]]> By: Alec http://delimiter.com.au/2010/07/27/telstra-optus-apple-release-aussie-iphone-4-pricing/#comment-13433 Alec Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:36:19 +0000 http://delimiter.com.au/?p=6433#comment-13433 The new 8gig 3GS has been available directly from Apple and carriers for a few weeks now. The new 8gig 3GS has been available directly from Apple and carriers for a few weeks now.

]]>