On 13/11/04 12:48 PM, "Richard Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: http://www.whirlpool.net.au/
>
> "BigPond has released its updated broadband plans, with a focus on
> higher usage plans and telephone bundling.
>
> The new plans match those leaked to Whirlpool last week. The main
> changes include a reduction in the number of low usage plans, price
> drops, and substantial discounts for those who preselect Telstra for
> both their local and long-distance telephone services.
>
> As normal, Telstra is not expected to migrate customers to the new,
> better value, plans automatically, so BigPond customers must request a
> change to the new plans to benefit from the new pricing".
>
> My 512/128 unlimited downloads plan has dropped from $89.95 to $69.95
> ... a not inconsiderable reduction.
>
> rmkay
>
May be not in one month, but over a year that is $240! That's an iSight, or
some other cool gadget. Still dear compared to others though. I'm with ii
(used to be iiNet :-), and pay the same amount for 1500/128.
At least it shows Telstra is *almost* listening to the market, and producing
better plans. I bet a lot of people got stung on the cheap $29.95 plan, the
same as in the ad where the daughter is sponging off the net and her Dad
thinks Telstra made a mistake on their bill. (Wait until next month when
the excess download charge kicks in! He won't be smiling then!) Telstra
may have received a number of nasty calls over that one :-)
Seeya
Rod!
