Telstra Pushes Wireless Broadband To Prepaid

From
http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Wireles...dband/F7F3D2W4

Telstra has announced that it will offer its wireless broadband on prepaid,
giving users Next G broadband coverage without being tied down to a
contract.
The Next G Prepaid Wireless Broadband Pack will be available from any
Telstra shop starting September 22 for just $149 dollars. It will include a
$10 start-up credit, with users being able to recharge from their desktop
using the connection manager with their credit card or by recharge card or
electronic vouchers. Prepaid rates range from $20 to $100, with the $100
credit providing a 6GB allowance.

Telstra's Executive Director for Consumer Marketing, Ms. Glenice Maclellan
said, "Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband simply plugs into your laptop giving you
access to the Next G network without having to connect any cables so you can
surf the web at uni, use it on the train and take it with you really simply
if you move house. Telstra's Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband has no contracts or
minimum monthly commitments. It provides the ultimate flexibility, is simple
to use and can be recharged at more than 5000 locations across Australia."

Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig Turner said that
the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband pack includes a USB Modem, a Telstra
Next G SIM card with $10 included credit and a high-speed connection to the
Next G network.

"Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and enjoy typical
speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to 3Mbps in selected areas. And
because the Next G network is Australia's largest mobile network, Telstra
customers can get connected in more places than on any other 3G network,"
Mr. Turner said.

See: www.telstra.com

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On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:45:32 GMT "Alan Parkington"
<[email protected]> wrote:

> Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig Turner said
> that the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband pack includes a USB Modem, a
> Telstra Next G SIM card with $10 included credit and a high-speed
> connection to the Next G network.

You have already told us that, you idiot.
>
> "Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and enjoy typical
> speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to 3Mbps in selected areas. And
> because the Next G network is Australia's largest mobile network, Telstra
> customers can get connected in more places than on any other 3G network,"
> Mr. Turner said.

Typical more like the lower figure.

On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:41:52 +1000, Polly the Parrot wrote:

> On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:45:32 GMT "Alan Parkington"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig Turner said
>> that the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband pack includes a USB Modem,
>> a Telstra Next G SIM card with $10 included credit and a high-speed
>> connection to the Next G network.
>
> You have already told us that, you idiot.
>>
>> "Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and enjoy
>> typical speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to 3Mbps in selected
>> areas. And because the Next G network is Australia's largest mobile
>> network, Telstra customers can get connected in more places than on any
>> other 3G network," Mr. Turner said.
>
> Typical more like the lower figure.

Not according to APC's tests:
http://apcmag.com/wireless2008.htm

In any case, 550kbps would be a dream compared to what my Optus prepaid
wireless broadband has been giving me since I bought a starter pack a few
days ago. My experiences correspond with those of Wired.com's users,
reported here (and if Telstra's speeds are third best in the world at
only 990Kbps, there must be an awful lot of HSPA bull**** out there):

http://apcmag.com/congrats_optus_you...rst_for_3g.htm

"A global survey has concluded that Optus offers the slowest network
speeds of any carrier selling the iPhone worldwide and that Aussies get
the slowest 3G speeds in general.

....

"Telstra management might gloat about its comparatively strong
performance with a 990Kbps average download speed, the third-fastest
overall in the survey. However, that's still only a fraction of the 3Mbps
downloads which Telstra claims a typical Next G user will experience,
suggesting that iPhone users aren't getting the full benefits just yet."


PS: What's the bet Snapper responds with a story about his experiences
with 3G broadband, and Rod replies with a post containing the words
"pathetically", "inadequate" and "sample"?

Alan Poxington <[email protected]> wrote

> From
> http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Wireles...dband/F7F3D2W4

> Telstra has announced that it will offer its wireless broadband on prepaid, giving users Next G broadband coverage
> without being tied down to a contract.

Pity about the price.

> The Next G Prepaid Wireless Broadband Pack will be available from any Telstra shop starting September 22 for just $149
> dollars.

Wota ****ing ripoff.

> It will include a $10 start-up credit, with users being able to recharge from their desktop using the connection
> manager with their credit card or by recharge card or electronic vouchers. Prepaid rates range from $20 to $100, with
> the $100 credit providing a 6GB allowance.

Wota ****ing ripoff.

> Telstra's Executive Director for Consumer Marketing, Ms. Glenice
> Maclellan said, "Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband simply plugs into your
> laptop giving you access to the Next G network without having to
> connect any cables so you can surf the web at uni, use it on the
> train and take it with you really simply if you move house.

Pity about those who already have NextG capable phones.

> Telstra's Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband has no contracts or minimum monthly commitments.

That last is a lie becaue it expires, ****wit.

> It provides the ultimate flexibility, is simple to use and can be recharged at more than 5000 locations across
> Australia."

Wota packa dinosaurs.

> Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig Turner said that the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband
> pack includes a USB Modem, a Telstra Next G SIM card with $10 included credit and a high-speed connection to the Next
> G network.

Pity about those who already have NextG capable phones.

> "Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and enjoy typical speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to
> 3Mbps in selected areas.

Just outside the Mex's place. And its just **** bursting out of the Mex's place.

> And because the Next G network is Australia's largest mobile network, Telstra customers can get connected in more
> places than on any other 3G network," Mr. Turner said.

Pity about the ripoff pricing.

> See: www.telstra.com

Wota stunningly precise url.

Alan Parkington wrote:
> From
> http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Wireles...dband/F7F3D2W4
>
> Telstra has announced that it will offer its wireless broadband on prepaid,
> giving users Next G broadband coverage without being tied down to a
> contract.
> The Next G Prepaid Wireless Broadband Pack will be available from any
> Telstra shop starting September 22 for just $149 dollars. It will include a
> $10 start-up credit, with users being able to recharge from their desktop
> using the connection manager with their credit card or by recharge card or
> electronic vouchers. Prepaid rates range from $20 to $100, with the $100
> credit providing a 6GB allowance.
>
> Telstra's Executive Director for Consumer Marketing, Ms. Glenice Maclellan
> said, "Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband simply plugs into your laptop giving you
> access to the Next G network without having to connect any cables so you can
> surf the web at uni, use it on the train and take it with you really simply
> if you move house. Telstra's Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband has no contracts or
> minimum monthly commitments. It provides the ultimate flexibility, is simple
> to use and can be recharged at more than 5000 locations across Australia."
>
> Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig Turner said that
> the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband pack includes a USB Modem, a Telstra
> Next G SIM card with $10 included credit and a high-speed connection to the
> Next G network.
>
> "Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and enjoy typical
> speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to 3Mbps in selected areas. And
> because the Next G network is Australia's largest mobile network, Telstra
> customers can get connected in more places than on any other 3G network,"
> Mr. Turner said.
>
> See: www.telstra.com
>
>
>
This appears to be false information. There is NO information that I can
find on the Telstra Website about this, and when I inquired by phone, I
got told that no-one had even heard of the idea.

As an aside, my phone call was answered within about 15 seconds of being
placed in the queue, which surprised me.

Alan in Darwin wrote:

> Alan Parkington wrote:
>> From
>>
http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Wireles...dband/F7F3D2W4
>>
>> Telstra has announced that it will offer its wireless
>> broadband on prepaid,
>> giving users Next G broadband coverage without being tied
>> down to a contract.
>> The Next G Prepaid Wireless Broadband Pack will be available
>> from any Telstra shop starting September 22 for just $149
>> dollars. It will include a $10 start-up credit, with users
>> being able to recharge from their desktop using the
>> connection manager with their credit card or by recharge card
>> or electronic vouchers. Prepaid rates range from $20 to $100,
>> with the $100 credit providing a 6GB allowance.
>>
>> Telstra's Executive Director for Consumer Marketing, Ms.
>> Glenice Maclellan said, "Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband simply
>> plugs into your laptop giving you access to the Next G
>> network without having to connect any cables so you can surf
>> the web at uni, use it on the train and take it with you
>> really simply if you move house. Telstra's Pre-Paid Wireless
>> Broadband has no contracts or minimum monthly commitments. It
>> provides the ultimate flexibility, is simple to use and can
>> be recharged at more than 5000 locations across Australia."
>>
>> Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig
>> Turner said that the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband pack
>> includes a USB Modem, a Telstra Next G SIM card with $10
>> included credit and a high-speed connection to the Next G
>> network.
>>
>> "Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and
>> enjoy typical speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to
>> 3Mbps in selected areas. And because the Next G network is
>> Australia's largest mobile network, Telstra customers can get
>> connected in more places than on any other 3G network," Mr.
>> Turner said.
>>
>> See: www.telstra.com
>>
>>
>>
> This appears to be false information. There is NO information
> that I can find on the Telstra Website about this, and when I
> inquired by phone, I got told that no-one had even heard of
> the idea.
>
> As an aside, my phone call was answered within about 15
> seconds of being placed in the queue, which surprised me.

This seems to be it:

http://www.telstra.com.au/telstrapre...dwireless.html

John

John Henderson wrote:
> Alan in Darwin wrote:
>
>
>> Alan Parkington wrote:
>>
>>> From
>>>
>>>
> http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Wireles...dband/F7F3D2W4
>
>>> Telstra has announced that it will offer its wireless
>>> broadband on prepaid,
>>> giving users Next G broadband coverage without being tied
>>> down to a contract.
>>> The Next G Prepaid Wireless Broadband Pack will be available
>>> from any Telstra shop starting September 22 for just $149
>>> dollars. It will include a $10 start-up credit, with users
>>> being able to recharge from their desktop using the
>>> connection manager with their credit card or by recharge card
>>> or electronic vouchers. Prepaid rates range from $20 to $100,
>>> with the $100 credit providing a 6GB allowance.
>>>
>>> Telstra's Executive Director for Consumer Marketing, Ms.
>>> Glenice Maclellan said, "Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband simply
>>> plugs into your laptop giving you access to the Next G
>>> network without having to connect any cables so you can surf
>>> the web at uni, use it on the train and take it with you
>>> really simply if you move house. Telstra's Pre-Paid Wireless
>>> Broadband has no contracts or minimum monthly commitments. It
>>> provides the ultimate flexibility, is simple to use and can
>>> be recharged at more than 5000 locations across Australia."
>>>
>>> Telstra Product Management, Executive Director, Mr. Craig
>>> Turner said that the Telstra Pre-Paid Wireless Broadband pack
>>> includes a USB Modem, a Telstra Next G SIM card with $10
>>> included credit and a high-speed connection to the Next G
>>> network.
>>>
>>> "Customers will connect directly to the Next G network and
>>> enjoy typical speeds of 550kbps to1.5Mbps bursting up to
>>> 3Mbps in selected areas. And because the Next G network is
>>> Australia's largest mobile network, Telstra customers can get
>>> connected in more places than on any other 3G network," Mr.
>>> Turner said.
>>>
>>> See: www.telstra.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> This appears to be false information. There is NO information
>> that I can find on the Telstra Website about this, and when I
>> inquired by phone, I got told that no-one had even heard of
>> the idea.
>>
>> As an aside, my phone call was answered within about 15
>> seconds of being placed in the queue, which surprised me.
>>
>
> This seems to be it:
>
> http://www.telstra.com.au/telstrapre...dwireless.html
>
> John
>
>
Thanks for that. I was looking in the wrong place for it. Oops!