Telstra BigPond refuses to participate in net filter trials

Australia’s largest ISP Telstra has ruled out participating in the Federal Government’s controversial Internet filtering trial due to what it calls ‘customer management issues’.

The ISP has released a statement clarifying its position on the impending technical trials.

It is understood the Federal Government has invited some 400-plus ISPs to participate – so Telstra’s decision is undoubtedly a blow to Broadband Minister Stephen Conroy’s proposal.

“Telstra is not in a position to participate in the Government’s Internet filtering trial, primarily due to customer management issues,” a Telstra spokesperson said.

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Posted by Posted in: Tech and Gadgets Comments Off December 2008

3G iPhone launch Perth 11-07-08

The iPhone release here in Perth has been dismal at best, very poorly launched and i wish i could say over hyped and under delivered but that would give undue credit where it is not due.

I have been amazed at the lack of advertising here for the iPhone and today i walked into the city center from my office to check first hand what was happening.

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Posted by Mark Griffin Posted in: Griffs View, Tech and Gadgets 4 Comments » July 2008

Telstra iPhone plan update

I have just received a huge amount of email and texts in regards to what Telstra’s data plans will be for the iPhone release here in Australia tomorrow. I had to read the article a few times and honestly still can’t believe it to be true. Are you sitting down?

According to a preliminary report from financial analyst outfit Citi Smith Barney, the telco’s pricing will mirror its existing mobile phone plans (click on table below).

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Posted by Mark Griffin Posted in: Tech and Gadgets No Comments » July 2008

Telstra iPhone Plans & Prices

The Next G iPhone 3G plans start at AU$30 per month with an upfront cost of AU$279 for the 8GB model and AU$399 for the 16GB model, although the 8GB model is free on AU$80 plans and the 16GB model is free on AU$100 plans. All plans require a 24-month contract.

Posted by Mark Griffin Posted in: Tech and Gadgets No Comments » June 2008

Telstra finally unveils iPhone deal

Telstra has confirmed it will make Apple’s highly-anticipated iPhone available on its mobile network.

The carrier released a statement today vindicating earlier reports by The Australian that the telco had reached a distribution agreement with Apple for the handset, sub rosa.

The agreement has been finalised in time for Telstra to make the iPhone available for its July 11 launch.

Telstra’s consumer group managing director David Moffatt said the carrier’s Next G network would be able to provide coverage for iPhone handsets to 99 per cent of the population.

“Australians are very excited about iPhone 3G and we’re delighted to bring this product to them on Telstra’s high-speed Next G network,” Mr Moffatt said.

Telstra was the last of Australia’s major three carriers to announce plans to distribute the iPhone. Vodafone and Optus announced their plans to distribute the iPhone in May as part of master agreements covering several international markets in which they operate.

Sources close to Telstra said that Apple and the carrier had taken longer to finalise their agreement due to differences over content services to be provided on the handset.

Also, Telstra’s handset distributor, Vita Group, which distributes under the Fone Zone brand, recently acquired Apple distributor Next Byte.

Source: Australian IT

Posted by Posted in: Tech and Gadgets 1 Comment » June 2008

Telstra’s June iPhone launch points to 3G

Telstra will be the third Australian mobile provider to sell the iPhone in Australia, fueling speculation of the imminent launch of a 3G iPhone.

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Posted by Posted in: Tech and Gadgets No Comments » May 2008