What school does your daughter go to? RMIT? (Based on your email address ;))<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 7/16/08, <b class="gmail_sendername">Michael Van Den Acker</b> <<a href="mailto:mike.vda@rmit.edu.au">mike.vda@rmit.edu.au</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
I'm not in the telecoms industry but just trying to get a good deal for my daughter's Uni stuff.<br> <br> Telstra have their own 3G network it seems to have the best coverage Australia wide and they know it.<br> iBurst and Unwired also have their own networks mostly inner metro areas.<br>
<br> The majority of wireless 3G internet providers are using the Optus network. They include Dodo, Virgin, Optus (duh) & Soul. Vodafone ?? I believe they have their own network in metro areas and then roam on another carrier outside these areas. So even though they have the same price as Virgin the limits/restrictions and over limit charges kill it as an option immediately. Read the fine print.......<br>
Optus 3G coverage is effectively limited to metro areas. They are however starting to expand their network. It will take some time though.<br> Outside metro area the 3G falls back to GPRS which is effectively dialup (or slower) speeds.<br>
<br> >From my point of view Virgin was the best with 5Gb for $39.00 with shaping after 5Gb. Fair use policy etc....<br> With a post paid mobile phone bundled as well you got a $5 discount so $34/month.<br> <br> FYI Telstra Next G runs in the 850Mhz band and Optus in 1.9GHz band<br>
<br> Just my 5 cents worth. If anyone is interested in my comparison table let me know and I will email it to you. All pricing etc was as of April.<br> <br> Michael Van den Acker<br> All of the above are just my personal thoughts and opinions. Some of the info may be incorrect if so please let me know.<br>
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