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Next G Wireless Broadband Goes Prepaid
Posted by Angus Kidman at 7:54 AM on September 23, 2008
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Another reason to take up wireless broadband: Telstra is now offering its Next G wireless broadband service as a prepaid option, joining Optus in the prepaid crowd. Purchase a wireless broadband kit (including a USB modem) for $149 and then top up with a range of credit options, from $20 for (effectively) 150MB through to $100 for 6GB. The biggest restriction is the expiry period, which is 30 days. While you can stop the credit expiring by purchasing more credit, you can't buy a large initial bundle and then top up with small amounts effectively, since the rate per megabyte is much higher on the cheaper plans. Nonetheless, if you're an occasional regional traveller, this could well be your best travelling broadband option. Thanks Beau!
Comments
Anthony Agius
Posted September 23, 2008 11:49 AM
I can't seem to find a link to the pre-paid NextG plans on the BigPond website. Do you have a link to the Telstra site confirming these pre-paid packs?
Matt
Posted September 23, 2008 1:34 PM
http://www.telstra.com.au/telstraprepaidplus/broadband/prepaidwireless.html
Jennifer
Posted September 23, 2008 4:45 PM
One can only hope Telstra's service is an improvement on Optus'. I am currently using Optus and have so-far loaded $140 of credit on in a week, because the service re-directs to a page which says recharge is necessary. All the credit is there, but the service (and my own ignorance)conned me. The "boot" rate (getting disconnected during a session) is similar to early dial-up, and setting the connection up in the first place was time-consuming and frustrating. The Zoo is a zoo!
nyvin
Posted October 9, 2008 12:30 PM
There is no comparison between Tel$tra NextG and Optus. NextG will wipe the floor with anything Optus has to offer.
The NextG network truly is the best Australia has to offer in that particular space - just the plans that suck.