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I posted to ozcomments.com
Some simple research has proved what many people have known for a long time — the cost of text messaging is excessive. The standard flat rate for a text message at Telstra and Optus has remained unchanged at 25 cents, while at Vodafone, a text is 28 cents. All carriers…
January 24 2010, 2:18am | Comments »
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I posted to gorey.com.au
Some simple research has proved what many people have known for a long time — Australians are being ripped off by telcos when it comes to the cost of text messaging. The standard flat rate for a text message at Telstra and Optus has remained unchanged at 25 cents, while…
January 24 2010, 1:18am | Comments »
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I posted to gorey.com.au
I filed a story on the newspaper website today about Optus expecting a record number of text messages to be sent in Australia on New Year’s Eve. I thought it was one of those quirky yarns that people would be interested to read. Optus expects customers to send a record…
December 30 2009, 5:23am | Comments »
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I posted to theborderwatch.blogspot.com
Reality check on public payphones
Telstra cops a lot of criticism, much of it deserved.However, when it comes to public payphones, a reality check is appropriate.Rewind a few years to the former Telecom and the Postmaster General, there were payphones dotted at regular intervals.Mobile phones and the internet didn't exist, milk was delivered by horse-driven…
November 12 2009, 10:49am | Comments »
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I posted to theborderwatch.blogspot.com
Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy yesterday announced significant changes to existing telecommunications regulations, which will force Telstra to split its retail and wholesale businesses or risk losing access to the national broadband network.Senator Conroy said the reforms address the structure of the telecommunications market and provide Telstra with the flexibility…
September 15 2009, 4:22pm | Comments »
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I posted to gorey.com.au
Google Android phone on Telstra
I have a new Google Android HTC Magic mobile phone working on the Telstra network. Telstra is not expected to offer the phone until later this year, and even then it will probably be an expensive purchase on a plan. I acquired mine from Hong Kong via eBay for $650…
July 31 2009, 8:21pm | Comments »
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I posted to gorey.com.au
I have a HTC Magic Google Android phone working on the Telstra network in Australia. I bought the phone on eBay from Hong Kong and installed a ROM that added the Google features, including Android Market. I’ll write this weekend in more detail about the process (which isn’t easy). Meanwhile,…
July 30 2009, 6:44am | Comments »
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I posted to theborderwatch.blogspot.com
Telstra should not be allowed to get away with charging customers $2.20 to pay their phone bills in person.Federal Member for Barker, Patrick Secker, is right to criticise the new system as "outrageous and unfair".Mr Secker was referring to the announcement by Telstra that it will introduce a fee for…
July 28 2009, 2:04pm | Comments »
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I posted to gorey.tumblr.com
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July 17 2009, 5:44am | Comments »
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