How bad is the Optus network really I really only intend on being in a city, never really going to be in the country the optus plans just seem to give alot more then telstra on the data side
*Bonus Unlimited mobile access to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace, eBay and Foursquare4* this could reduce the data your paying for with the built in features alot.... or is all the data going to actually coming from windows live and therefore this will not help you reduce the data your consuming? I would mostly just be using twitter and maybe Facebook sometimes if someone sent me a message or something Minimum Monthly Spend $79 Total Monthly Value Up to $9001 *Included Data 3GB2* or Unlimited BIS + 1GB 2 on BlackBerry handsets Voicemail deposits & retrievals Unlimited3 *Bonus Unlimited mobile access to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace, eBay and Foursquare4* Standard National SMS(excl Pivotel) unlimited Standard National MMS(excl Pivotel) unlimited Call rate $0.90 per minute National Video call rate $1 per minute plus 35c flagfall International Video call rate $1.50 per minute plus 35c flagfall 13/1300 call rate $0.90 per minute + $0.35 Flagfall Connection Fee 35c per call Excess Data Usage 10c per MB Connection Fee 35c per call Excess Data Usage 10c per MB Inclusions Standard Aust local, national, GSM mobile, video calls, voicemail and 13/1300 calls & standard SMS, MMS to Aust GSM mobile, and international SMS 1 Pay the first Business Complete Ultimate plan worth of included value each billing period after which these services are free up to a maximum of your selected plans "Included Cap Value" per billing period. 2 Mobile Internet Data Value: can be used to access services on Optus Zoo, browsing the Internet from your mobile, as well as using your mobile as a modem. If you elect to take the Business Advantage BMB service the plans included mobile data value can be shared. Excess usage charges of $0.10 per MB or part thereof apply (Includes uploads and downloads). Data usage will be counted in kilobytes, where 1024KB = 1MB and includes both uploads and downloads. Any unused data allowance cannot be rolled over. Unlimited BlackBerry POP3 & Browsing: only applies for POP3 email traffic and internet browsing through the BlackBerry Browser and specifically excludes use of the Optus Zoo Browser and International Roaming. Customers must have a BlackBerry or BlackBerry Connect handset to access this service. Unlimited BlackBerry POP3 email and browsing is subject to the Optus Mobile Fair GoTM policy. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of and trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited used by permission. 3 Unlimited Voicemail: Applies to Voicemail Deposits and Retrievals, diversion charges apply. *4 Unlimited Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace, eBay & Foursquare: Only available within Australian and requires compatible handset. Use of these services is separate and does not count towards your included “Mobile Internet Data”. Cannot be used with your Optus Mobile Broadband (OMB) or Business Mobile Broadband (BMB) device/s and excludes use of Facebook SMS or other social media alert services. These features are only available to you if your handset is compatible with the service. Optus Mobile Fair GoTM Policy applies.* On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Nick Randolph <n...@builttoroam.com> wrote: > Chris, beg to differ on the warranty front - http://www.mobicity.com.au/extras/warranty.html > > Nick Randolph | Built to Roam | Microsoft MVP - Windows Phone Development | +61 412 413 425 > The information contained in this email is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not disclose or use the information in this email in any way. Built To Roam does not guarantee the integrity of any emails or attached files. The views or opinions expressed are the author's own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Built To Roam. > > -----Original Message----- > From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Chris Walsh > Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2010 10:16 PM > To: ozDotNet > Subject: RE: [OT] WP7 Handset/device > > I am, but really depends on if you want an Australian warranty etc... If you purchase it from MobiCity the phones don't have an AU warranty. > > I'd suggest getting it outright via Telstra. Or if you want a plan, get it on via Telstra, free on a $49 plan, and the phones are unlocked by default. > > -----Original Message----- > From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of .net noobie > Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2010 10:11 PM > To: ozDotNet > Subject: Re: [OT] WP7 Handset/device > > Chris, so you are suggesting the HTC Mozart, is best model to get? > > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:08 PM, .net noobie <dotnetnoo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> http://www.mobicity.com.au/phone-categories/smartphones/windows/window >> s-phone.html?order=price&dir=asc >> >> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Chris Walsh <ch...@walshie.me> wrote: >>> Really depends on what network you're wanting to use it on. If its Telstra, there are only TWO in the US that use the 850Mhz 3G band, the Samsung Focus & the HTC Surround. >>> >>> If it is on Optus, Three or Voda, they use the 2100Mhz & 900Mhz 3G bands, so you're pretty much set on 7 out of the 9 launch devices support those bands. >>> >>> The REAL device apart from the HTC Mozart is the Dell Venue Pro, but it isn't on the 850Mhz band, but has Gorilla Glass, AMOLED screen, expansive memory & portrait slider. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com >>> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of .net noobie >>> Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2010 9:56 PM >>> To: ozdotnet@ozdotnet.com >>> Subject: [OT] WP7 Handset/device >>> >>> Does anyone know where you can buy a WP7 Handset/device outright without a plan? >>> >>> Telstra are selling them I think but there price is pretty high and >>> only have 2 phones >>> http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/10/telstra-sets-outright-buy-prices >>> -for-windows-phone-7-handsets/ >>> >>> What do people think about buying a handset from overseas to try and get a better price? >>> e.g. AT&T are selling phones for 199.99 USD, but I don't know the details as in it this is on some kind of plan or just the handset outright? or if the handset will be locked to AT&T etc... >>> >>> I like the look of the "Samsung Omnia 7" from Optus >>> >>> the The "HTC Mozart", has a better camera 8 Mega Pixel >>> >>> what models do people think is best and why? >>> >>> in the US there is a "Samsung Focus" which people seem to like a lot, is the "Samsung Omnia 7" basically the same/Australian version? >>> >>> Is there going to be any advantage to getting a phone on a plan, rather then getting a handset and putting in my own Sim card? >>> e.g. will the phone company have any extra features I will not get if I just put in my own Sim card? >>> >>> these are/seem to be the options for Australian handsets >>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-au/buy/7/phones.aspx#mode=al >>> l as I said above I like the "Samsung Omnia 7" so any comments on why >>> I should or should not choose a different model would be great >>> >>> thanks noobie >>> >> >
