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[OPTUS+QLD only] Free replacement modems, handsets, wifi modems. Flood affected customers only

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[OPTUS+QLD only] Free replacement modems, handsets, wifi modems. Flood affected customers only
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markis on 25/01/2011 - 10:50 optus.com.au (342 clicks)
Last edited 25/01/2011 - 12:00 by 1 other user

hi Guys.

For our flood victims around the southern qld area with optus lad cable or dsl services. If your device was damaged
During the flood. Ie water damaged or washed away. Bring ur existing landline handset. Or modem and optus will replace it in store free of charge.

A few optus stores are doing this. I know of Carindale being one with plenty or stock.

This is a good Samaritan service so this is not for you pouchers out there looking to score a free modem. Its only for flood victims guys. So if you don't need it don't take it. Save them for those in need

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  • n412io on 25/01/2011 - 10:58
    +14

    How do u bring it in if it was washed away?

    EDIT:

    It is nice of Optus to do it!

    • tsunamisurfer on 25/01/2011 - 13:57
      +10

      Walk around the neighbourhood until you receive a Wifi signal from your wireless. 3 Bars and you know to start digging.

  • c64 on 25/01/2011 - 11:26

    lucky optus customers! kudos to optus. if only tpg would do something similar :)

  • jv on 25/01/2011 - 11:27
    -1

    For our flood victims around the southern qld area with optus lad cable or dsl services.

    What about Victorian flood victims ??? Are Optus discriminating ???

    • WhiteEvo6 on 25/01/2011 - 11:41
      +7

      /Sarcasm mode on

      Yes..they hate Victorians they should all take it very personally.

    • Squ1shy on 25/01/2011 - 11:42
      +5

      They aren't doing this because they have to, so if they choose to offer it to only a certain street in QLD it would still be better than nothing as Optus don't have to offer it to anyone that's flood effected.

      • jv on 25/01/2011 - 12:05
        -2

        Why are they being selective then ??? Does someone who lost everything in a flood in QLD deserve more help than someone who lost everything in a flood in VIC ???

        • heatseeker424 on 25/01/2011 - 12:23
          +1

          So you'd prefer nothing than some?

        • sickllama on 25/01/2011 - 12:25

          They don't owe anything to anyone - they probably chose QLD because the disaster is (hopefully) over and also it was way worse than those so called flood waters in VIC (not trying to downplay the floods in VIC, but they were NOTHING compared to, say, Toowoomba or Lockyer Valley)

        • [Deactivated] on 25/01/2011 - 13:13

          and dont forget Optus really isn't that interested in small country areas, it hits their bottom line too much They have always cherry picked their markets, so Vic floods are mainly smaller country towns

        • markis on 26/01/2011 - 22:12
          1. That's optus customer care. If you need one call them there. No point whinging about it on here. Do something proactive and hunt it down if you are in a different state.
            Ph:1300300937
  • neil on 25/01/2011 - 11:37

    markis, are you affiliated with Optus? Rep?

    • markis on 26/01/2011 - 22:14

      Use to :) a mate told
      Me about this as he works there

  • theguru1 on 25/01/2011 - 11:55
    -6

    Whilst I applaud Optus for doing this ( but please Vic as well), I don't see this as a bargain.

    • sickllama on 25/01/2011 - 12:25
      +1

      Knowledge is power. Think of this post as a public service annocement :)

  • Brooklyn99 on 25/01/2011 - 11:56
    +2

    http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Media+Centre/…

    The above link from what I read only shows replacement or loan phones from Optus Insurance. Is your information by word of mouth or is there a link to a optus site displaying this? I got a few mates in QLD that would appreciate this so please advise where you got the information from. Much appreciated :)

    QUOTE 1:

    "For Optus customers who are awaiting mobile handset repairs or replacements from Optus Insurance, ‘yes’ Optus Shops in Queensland will be carrying increased stock levels of loan phones to help provide greater access to services."

    QUOTE 2:

    “For those customers who have lost services due to the floods temporary solutions such as a loan phone or prepaid mobile broadband services are available."

  • jv on 25/01/2011 - 12:08
    +16

    I found a HACK for Victorian flood victims…

    When you go to the Optus store, just end each sentence with "hey but".
    They will think you are a Queenslander and replace your modem for free…

    • sickllama on 25/01/2011 - 12:27
      +3

      Being a QLDer I feel like I am the butt of this joke, but I don't get it! Seriously!

      • grazer on 25/01/2011 - 12:42
        +1

        Hey but seriously I think you should just google it:
        http://www.google.com.au/search?q="hey+but"+qld

        • issh on 25/01/2011 - 18:55

          LOL first post for me is

          sorry my mistake. i'm a bogan queenslander hey but.

          this is from
          http://www.messandnoise.com/discussions/3961993

        • Gecko on 26/01/2011 - 13:13
          +1

          That's only got 39.9k search results whereas "hey but" vic has 81.5k!

          http://www.googlebattle.com/?domain=%22hey+but%22+qld&domain2=%22hey+but%22+vic&submit=Go!

          I'd say that they're more likely to think you're victorian if you use that!

    • quickling on 25/01/2011 - 12:28
      +4

      a hack!!! NEG!!!

      • muzzamo on 25/01/2011 - 13:50
        +4

        I'm going to dob on you all and email them and let them know!

  • montorola on 25/01/2011 - 12:58
    +4

    Wth, I'm a queenslander and I've never heard sentences being ended with "hey but". I know for sure that queenslanders put an 'aye' at the end of every sentence though aye.

  • Broden on 25/01/2011 - 13:26
    -4

    My modem didn't get washed away but I put it under the kitchen sink so I got a new free one lol

    • tsunamisurfer on 25/01/2011 - 13:59
      +3

      Under my kitchen sink is clean and dry…how many holes does your sink have?

    • AntMan76 on 26/01/2011 - 08:26

      I would expect no less from you

    • issh on 26/01/2011 - 09:12

      Broden, i understand you next time add a

      /sarcasm sign

    • markis on 26/01/2011 - 22:17
      +1

      If you wish u can. Scam them and why not kick the fella who's house washed away along with his wifi

    • thedon2134 on 30/01/2011 - 19:50
      +2

      A free modem and 10 x ps3 @ $199, your ability to go lower is impeccable.

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