Telstra Satellite texting
Submitted: Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 06:28
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Tony W
I get my Telstra Mobile plans through JB Hi Fi. Unlike a Telstra
shop, most staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
Given JB simply resells Telstra
services (and is not an MVNO like Aldi, Boost, etc.), I also assumed until recently that the new Telstra Satellite service was part of my plan, since I have a compatible phone.
It isn't, unfortunately. I just want to give a heads up to others who assume the same. You need to buy a postpaid plan directly from Telstra for it to work. I hope this is useful to others using JB.
Reply By: Mikee5 - Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 17:34
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 17:34
Originally this came free, from Apple, for 12 months on compatible IPhones. At that time there was no information about what would happen at the end of that time. I was looking last week and it certainly does appear to now be a Telstra only thing. Our Telstra
shop in the local mall does not accept walk in customers. You have to make an appointment, which may be hours later, to ask about or buy a phone. I would much rather
shop at JB!!!
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