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Alzori on 07/06/2011 - 13:37 telstra.com.au (1985 clicks)
Last edited 07/06/2011 - 13:54

Basically what it says in the title. Telstra's done a massive increase in data on most of their home bundle plans.

2Gb => 5Gb - $78 (Homeline Basic)
25Gb => 100Gb - $98 (Homeline Ultimate)
100Gb => 200Gb - $88 (Homeline Basic) - $128 (Homeline Ultimate)
200Gb => 500Gb - $148 (Homeline Ultimate)
[Prices after Telstra T-Box Deselected]

Seems like they're actually picking up compared to other ISPs, especially considering all the unmetered content. Great news for me since I was already planning to switch over to one of these in the next few weeks :)

Source: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/06/telstra-doubles-data-in-ho…
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      • Cheeper on 07/06/2011 - 23:31

        "Make it so" .. "I am currently paying $60 all-up for my phone and internet, and getting 20GB/month"

        You are very fortunate… thanks to IT dumb politicians and the people who vote for them a big proportion of this country does not have access to ADSL2 through alternative providers and thus the value of the packages you have access to.
        There are many who cannot even get ADSL1 even in highly populated areas. We are all envious of you :-) :-)
        Because of this we are blackmailed / held at ransom /trapped into using the $Tel$tra$ system!
        In this situation those of us that are "forced" to use Telstra may find some value in this offer. It does not excite me though, they could do a heap better for us stuck on old ADSL1 on a rim.
        It is good to see T$ making a little effort to make better pricing and one day they may be down near some of the oppositon. (dream)
        Even better … in 20 - 30 years the NBN might come our way? .. but we wont need it then.. :-(

      • WV2 on 12/06/2011 - 10:18

        Don't just look at $80 for 5G plan,

        I use $88 with Telstra bundle deal, which gives 100G +Telephone connection, plus I have 2 iphones under my name, by bundling these, I get $10 credit each for mobile phone +Free calls between mobiles and telephone, which I believe was discussed somewhere upthere. I pay total $166 per month for 100G ADSL2+, telephone, Iphon4 with 400 dollars credit with 1G internet data x2 (2 handset). I think this is great deal with quality connection. after I read up there, I won't increase to 200G and give up credits and free calls, because that were reasons why I chose Telstra. I only use 50G per month in general, altough I used 10G yesterday to download PS3 free games… Surprised when I download 7G game, cause each second downloading 1-2 MB, took about 1 hour to complete. what internet provider do you use?

    • grimreeper on 07/06/2011 - 22:39

      For some its not the same price. If you save $20 from having combo rewards then changing to the new plan will cost you $20 more a month.

  • Tal_Shiar on 07/06/2011 - 16:26

    Thanks for potentially hiding this deal from me, my disabled father would be very interested in potentially having an extra 75gb a month to play with. Hope you have trouble sleeping tonight!

  • djones145 on 07/06/2011 - 16:27
    +2

    thats pretty poor
    with optus they updated the existing peoples plans and they still got to keep their existing discounts/1

    • viggenn on 07/06/2011 - 16:32
      +2

      and free international congestion too!

  • Savabuck on 07/06/2011 - 16:40
    +1

    I see lots of conflicting comments here. I suggest to any existing customes you'd best make a call yourself and review your own specific circumstances.
    I was on a bundle that included home phone & 100GB data. I phoned Telstra and I was assured (over the phone on a hopefully recorded conversation) that I would not loose anything, would not have to pay any more but would simply gain the bennefit of double data allowance. The change does not happen unless you specifically request it so I waited on hold for her to submit & process the request. After about 2 minutes on hold she gave me an "INT" reference number and said it should changeover in about 3 working days.

    • acidrascus on 07/06/2011 - 18:13

      Hi
      all the new bundles, are recontracted for another 24months, electronic billing & payment means no additional charges.

      • Savabuck on 07/06/2011 - 18:39

        This is not necessarily correct.
        I even phoned back to confirm the details provided by the consultnt when I made the change.
        New customers OR any changes to inclusions in the package (e.g. dropping Foxtel etc) will constitute a new contract. In my instance (hence I suggest people check their specific circumstances), the contract is amended for the extra data from this point on but the duration and other aspects of the contract remain unchanged.

        • pxrnm on 08/06/2011 - 12:05

          signed up just now with the 200gb from an existing homebundle saver 100gb $88.

          I asked about the re-contract time, and maintain that there is no change whatsoever from the previous bundle… i still got slapped with 24 months contract.

          The consultant, told me that the other advise was wrong and against the training that had been provided by telstra.

          so no keeping original contract time… sigh those 9 months just went poof

  • MattyD on 07/06/2011 - 16:43
    +2

    I just went from $90/100 (Home Phone and 50GB quota) to $88 (Home Phone and 200GB quota). We weren't on a bundle before, just earned a discount for having both services. No call inclusions before, non after on our bundle.

    The good:
    - 4xQuota
    - Saved $3 (better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick)
    - Now includes message bank, caller id, sms to landline

    The bad:
    - Began a new contract
    - 18c local calls now cost 30c (don't care, our mobile inclusions cover our calls)

    The ugly:
    - Wish other providers would offer the same speeds in our area, then things would really get competitive.

  • freddy on 07/06/2011 - 16:45

    So is this Cable and ADSL? Doesn't look like 3G.

    • Alzori on 07/06/2011 - 18:00

      Either. It's just 'Bigpond Broadband'. If you're in a cable area you can get that, if not, you get ADSL.

  • gstfree on 07/06/2011 - 16:52

    I can only get ADSL2+ from Telstra at where I'm living.

  • gstfree on 07/06/2011 - 16:58
    +2

    This topic should go to forum. It's not a bargain.

    • troyww on 07/06/2011 - 17:04
      +2

      It may be a bargain for those unfortunates that can only get Telstra .

      • viggenn on 07/06/2011 - 17:14
        -1

        That doesn't make it a bargain. It's standard pricing on new bundles.

      • viggenn on 07/06/2011 - 17:14
        +1

        That doesn't make it a bargain. It's standard pricing on new bundles.

      • gstfree on 07/06/2011 - 17:32

        I'm the unlucky people that can only be serviced by Telstra for ADSL2+

        • Alzori on 07/06/2011 - 18:01

          Ditto. :(

    • gstfree on 07/06/2011 - 18:01

      Even though this topic is more apprporiate in the forum, it is not necessarily to negative.
      It's great news for people in regional or outter suburbs.

    • aar on 07/06/2011 - 22:07

      It is in the forum - I posted this deal on the 29th May.

      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/45800

      It doesn't get the fanfare over there though (ie. most ozbargainers only leave in deals land & not in the forum world - it is here in the land of the big deals that we get the easy notice of deals).

      Mods usually pretty good though & leave it like this one.

      Might be able to setup a deal category for notice of non amazing huge $$$ saving deals that link to the forums
      /shrug

  • gstfree on 07/06/2011 - 17:59

    I'm also wondering will Telstra look after its existing customers for the data increase?

    • Alzori on 07/06/2011 - 18:01

      Like it's been said, there seems to be conflicting ideas. Call up and discuss your situation. Though it is fairly certain if you don't take action, your current plan will remain.

    • grimreeper on 07/06/2011 - 22:42

      You won't be changed immediately. Some people would be worse off moving to the new bundles. They will probably move people over eventually, when they want more $.

  • cmcv on 07/06/2011 - 19:09

    Ok re: the discount thing I have my internet with exetel & one mobile with telstra as well as home phone on homeline budget. If I went to the Complete home saver 200GB for $99 do I get the saving of $10 for mobile & another $ for home phone. Got confused on here as well as other sites re the discount aplying or not applying.

  • grababargain on 07/06/2011 - 20:33
    +1

    Spoke to Telstra rep on the phone. I'm on Home Ultimate 200Gb. To get Homeline Ultimate 500Gb, I need to re-contract for 24 months.

    • flipstardirect on 07/06/2011 - 21:01

      Make sure you're definitely super duper ooper pooper sure you like the plan upgrade, as 24 months is a long time for other opportunities to pop up in your area, and I heard that Telstra isn't one to give free mid-contract upgrades. :)

      • Chris McMahon on 08/06/2011 - 00:15

        24 months is a long time for other opportunities to pop up in your area

        2 years is a LONG time in internet time. Especially with the NBN starting to roll out.

        I'm waiting a week just to see what response other ISPs have to the new data allowances.

        Still, I'd save around $20/month, double my current data allowance and quadruple my current speed on the 500GB Ultimate cable plan. It's looking pretty good to me.

        • flipstardirect on 08/06/2011 - 01:57
          +1

          You'd have to wait a lot longer than a week for much to happen. Remember that due to anti-competitive monopolization laws (kinda, there's so many holes in it lol) that in effect, other ISPs will generally have 'the better plans' in most areas (i.e. data allowances, pricing, etc. most of the time, not always).

          So yes, the Telstra data increase will add 'some' competitive pressure to a few pricing models of the other ISPs, but will never have such a dramatic effect as to cause other ISPs to totally rehaul their pricing models (if that happens, then they probably have a solid case with the ACCC, so Telstra will never do that, only minor improvement to catchup here and there…)

          Well my point is, Telstra don't need to be highly 'competitive' in the telecommunications race, their monopolization of most of the infrastructure renders them immune to almost all competitive stress (they can chill back and rent our their hardware while other ISPs struggle to competitively offer better plans.

          So if you genuinely think a certain plan offered by Telstra is good, and you don't mind the contract, go for it! Remember, everyone has different needs, so while some argue that Telstra's data allowances or pricing could be better, for some people limited to Telstra might see this as a godsend :) So yeah, do your research, weigh up the pros (speed/data) to cons (contract), and if its all good then take the plunge mate!

          :)

  • atlas on 07/06/2011 - 22:40
    +1

    My current setup:
    $100/m for Internode Easy Broadband 350gb
    $30/m + call charges for Telstra line rental
    $140/m for Foxtel HD

    Total $270/m

    Potential Telstra setup:
    Homeline Ultimate 500gb
    Telstra line rental /w unlimited phone calls (STD + mobile)
    Foxtel HD

    Total $258

    The only downside is that I'll now have to source my own usenet provider. That will probably cost me ~$10/m, so the cost is now about even.

    The benefits will be 100mb/s ultimate cable speed, extra 150gb quota, and unlimited STD/mobile calls.

    Looks like a win in my book. As soon as my Node contract is over, I'll probably switch.

    • turando on 08/06/2011 - 21:33

      Are you with Telstra for Foxtel? We're paying $68 a month for Foxtel Sport HD (all channels + HD channels - no movies). We got this when our contract expired and we told them we want to cancel. Lots of people get decent deals directly through Foxtel.

      • atlas on 08/06/2011 - 22:32

        Pretty sure we are direct with Foxtel. I think when it comes to getting all the channels with IQ2, there's not a lot you can do except get a few free months of waived fees.

        • turando on 08/06/2011 - 23:42

          Are you on a contract? We have IQ2 as well and pay that much. If you are out of contract call them up and ask for cancellations - the normal people can't help you. The cancellations peoples job is to keep you with them. If you tell them my friend is paying $68/month for Sports HD with IQ2 they will put it for you. There is a lot of the info on foxtel deals at Whirpool forums and also DTV forums so I'm not the only one paying that much. If the first cancellation person isn't helpful (and we've done this a few times when out of contract and haven't had to call back again) just try again. Hope that helps. Always worth a try.

        • atlas on 10/06/2011 - 10:33

          When you say no movies - does that mean none of those box office movies? Or no movie channels?

  • Bliind on 07/06/2011 - 23:47
    -2

    download limit? What's that? herpderp

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/06/2011 - 11:32

    Hmm I've been being ripped off to the tune of $99.95 per month for 200gb (was originally 20gb @ $129.95 LOL) for a while now.

    I have little choice as no ADSL ports free and no Optus cable.

    I've just upgraded to the 500gb/unlimited calls option

    I probably won't use the phone much, but the 500gb will be good.

    I am going to be paying $148 per month and they are throwing in a new wireless cable modem and a relocation of my existing port to my preferred location.

    I was going to get the port moved anyway, so that would have cost me $80.

    I am on a 2 year contract but they assure me if I move and my new place doesn't have the service, they won't charge me.

    Overall I am happy with the upgrade.

    Oh and 3-7ms ping on GameArena BF2 servers is always good….

    • turbodude on 08/06/2011 - 12:29

      "they are throwing in a new wireless cable modem …."
      I recently connected to Bigpond cable and Whirlpool research indicated very strongly not to ge the bundled wireless cable modem as it is crappy. They said to get the Motorola cable modem (no wifi) and run your own wireless router. You just have to "demand" it when signing up. I have done this and havent had any problems (other than a fried modem along with about 20 other items in an electrical storm) in about 6 months since connection.

      • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/06/2011 - 13:22

        Hmm interesting.

        I already have a black Motorola SB5101i which works well.

        I thought the new super high speed cable network (only in Melbourne at the moment) used the wireless cable modems only because only those modems are capable of handling the higher speeds?

        • turbodude on 08/06/2011 - 13:49

          The SB5101i is what I have. Your super high speed connection may be a different kettle of fish though. I am in Perth and am on something like a 30MBps max connection (get about 22). Perhaps they are bundling a different cable wifi modem for your connection. I am sure you will find your answer on Whirlpool forums.

        • GreatWhiteHunter on 08/06/2011 - 16:09

          I am in northwestern Sydney so I dont get the benefit of this new super speed Melbourne network - but I've read that if you are in Melbourne you only get the wireless modem because it is the only one compatible with the higher speeds - DOCSIS whatever it is…

  • pxrnm on 08/06/2011 - 16:27
    +1

    just found out from Telstra TC link that the homesaver bundle modem is Thomson ST536v6 1 port modem which is a very very good Modem… for paperweight. How do they expect you to fully utilised your ADSL 2+ with only 1 ethernet port and no wifi? realy telstra? really??

    to upgrade to another mediocre modem Thomson TG782T will cost another $99. Gee I got mine for free last year so cant complain about it, but if I have to pay.. better get a Billion BiPAC 7800N instead.

    http://www.telstra.com.au/help/download/document/my-offer-su…

    • issh on 08/06/2011 - 16:32

      How do they expect you to fully utilised your ADSL 2+ with only 1 ethernet port and no wifi? realy telstra? really??

      that's true, but these modems(w/o wifi and 1 ethernet port) are to be used with routers

      • pxrnm on 08/06/2011 - 17:07

        Well you got a point there, but paying $99 for an old modem like thomson TG782T still not a good value, not to mention clutering having separate modem and router if opt not too.

  • serideth on 08/06/2011 - 16:42

    Thats still alot. I'm getting Unlimited for $59 with TPG.

    • GreatWhiteHunter on 10/06/2011 - 08:30

      Is TPG any good - I was on there about 4 years ago and the latency was very high - made online gaming very tough.

  • Alzori on 08/06/2011 - 22:20
    +3

    Bahaha. Just realised I posted this at 13:37 yesterday. Win.

  • LordSydney on 10/06/2011 - 00:49

    Is anyone else on the Homeline Ultimate deal with free local/national calls that's around $110/month?

    I seriously hope it gets upgraded to 100gb.. though it probably won't because we didn't sign up through Telstra (it was some door-to-door sales dude who hooked us up..)

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 10/06/2011 - 08:28

    My 24 month contract started last night even though the home phone hasnt been installed yet - mybigpond shows 500gb plan and a monthly fee of $219.95….

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