I need a phone in my rental
Apr 6th 2005, 10:59 am
#16
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Re: I need a phone in my rental
Originally Posted by biggy
nope thats what I thought too. I got quotes of loads of provifers...and a few of them also said it would be between $100 and $200 they said that it wasnt them....Telstra charge them to get the lines changed etc...and as telstra own most of them...they can do what they want...u can chat online to a rep via bigpond website
Apr 6th 2005, 11:27 am
#17
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Location: Brisbane
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Re: I need a phone in my rental
Originally Posted by Fuzzy Duck
We got the good news today that we have been approved for the rental we applied for last week.
We need to get a phone provider sorted ASAP for normal calls and an internet connection, we get the keys on Friday and want to be online Monday if not sooner.
Should we go with Telstra? They get a bad rap from everyone but is it deserved? What are the other (Better,cheaper) Options?
Thanks all.
We need to get a phone provider sorted ASAP for normal calls and an internet connection, we get the keys on Friday and want to be online Monday if not sooner.
Should we go with Telstra? They get a bad rap from everyone but is it deserved? What are the other (Better,cheaper) Options?
Thanks all.
I, of course, have tied myself up with a lengthy Tel$tra contract, and been stuffed in the first few months, by going over my download limit. Get UNLIMITED access with the company you use. Listening to the radio via the internet really cost us! :scared:
Apr 6th 2005, 11:57 am
#18
Joined: Mar 2005
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Re: I need a phone in my rental
When I was looking to sign up for Broadband in January I asked all my Aussie friends for their opinions, chased round every website and put the spreadsheet below together which may provide some other options (sorry for poor quality, had to save it as a JPG and reduce size to be able to attach it, if anyone wants a copy of the Excel version let me know). I telephoned each of the ISP's to verify I had the correct details.
Bear in mind special offers are always changing so it's worth checking them out, but gives you an indication of what's available.
Bear in mind special offers are always changing so it's worth checking them out, but gives you an indication of what's available.
Apr 6th 2005, 4:25 pm
#19
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Re: I need a phone in my rental
Thanks for the help so far. This has got me thinking!!!
We have signed a 9 month lease on our rental and are hoping our house will be built by then, if not, no problem we just extend the lease on a monthly/weekly basis and sit it out in our rental.
If our house is built and we are ready to move out in 9 months will Telstra/Optus etc allow us to move our phone number and contract to our new house? ie the remaining 3 months on a 12 month telephone contract?
What are the possible outcomes of this scenario?
And I thought getting the visa was the stressful part.
We have signed a 9 month lease on our rental and are hoping our house will be built by then, if not, no problem we just extend the lease on a monthly/weekly basis and sit it out in our rental.
If our house is built and we are ready to move out in 9 months will Telstra/Optus etc allow us to move our phone number and contract to our new house? ie the remaining 3 months on a 12 month telephone contract?
What are the possible outcomes of this scenario?
And I thought getting the visa was the stressful part.
Apr 6th 2005, 4:31 pm
#20
The Jones Family
Joined: Mar 2005
Location: Dorset now Ocean Reef!
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Re: I need a phone in my rental
We just signed up to Telstra as it seemed the quickest option. They have given us 1 month free dial up until new pc arrivers from UK. Then 3 months free broadband after that.
To transfer will cost us $189 so they kind of get the first months free back. But, it was quick and easy and all done over the phone.
Having problems with Hotmail and secure sites but may have something to do with Norton Antivirus software on laptop.
HTH
To transfer will cost us $189 so they kind of get the first months free back. But, it was quick and easy and all done over the phone.
Having problems with Hotmail and secure sites but may have something to do with Norton Antivirus software on laptop.
HTH
Apr 6th 2005, 4:45 pm
#21
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 7,834
Re: I need a phone in my rental
Originally Posted by Fuzzy Duck
Thanks for the help so far. This has got me thinking!!!
We have signed a 9 month lease on our rental and are hoping our house will be built by then, if not, no problem we just extend the lease on a monthly/weekly basis and sit it out in our rental.
If our house is built and we are ready to move out in 9 months will Telstra/Optus etc allow us to move our phone number and contract to our new house? ie the remaining 3 months on a 12 month telephone contract?
What are the possible outcomes of this scenario?
And I thought getting the visa was the stressful part.
We have signed a 9 month lease on our rental and are hoping our house will be built by then, if not, no problem we just extend the lease on a monthly/weekly basis and sit it out in our rental.
If our house is built and we are ready to move out in 9 months will Telstra/Optus etc allow us to move our phone number and contract to our new house? ie the remaining 3 months on a 12 month telephone contract?
What are the possible outcomes of this scenario?
And I thought getting the visa was the stressful part.
Apr 6th 2005, 5:05 pm
#22
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 582
Re: I need a phone in my rental
Originally Posted by stefdeanjones
We just signed up to Telstra as it seemed the quickest option. They have given us 1 month free dial up until new pc arrivers from UK. Then 3 months free broadband after that.
To transfer will cost us $189 so they kind of get the first months free back. But, it was quick and easy and all done over the phone.
Having problems with Hotmail and secure sites but may have something to do with Norton Antivirus software on laptop.
HTH
To transfer will cost us $189 so they kind of get the first months free back. But, it was quick and easy and all done over the phone.
Having problems with Hotmail and secure sites but may have something to do with Norton Antivirus software on laptop.
HTH
Hence why I ditched them at the first opportunity.
As far as I understood it if you move after 9 months you can keep Telstra but they will charge you a new connection fee at your new house regardles of whether you have been a subscriber with them or not.
