telstra irridium phones

Andrew

I also live in the NT and have had 2 telit units for 2 years. The displays have failed 3 times and on the last ocassioin when both units failed, Vodaphone just told me to sort it out with the service agent becuase the phones were out of warranty. I rang consumer affairs who said that was incorrect but basically I cant waste time trying to win arguments. Cost to repair units was $99.00 each. The vodaphone rep(shane 884498) was extremely rude. I really could not believe what he had to say. He needs seriously customer training but I note that he referred to his boss several times during the call who must of known what was being said. In fact the rep quoted his bos as 'laughing'. I will definately not use vodaphone again EVER as soon as teh telit units are out of contract. I currently spend up to $15,000 a year on phones - so its their loss I suppose.

All indications is that the irridium with telstra is a bargain. There is also a subsidy scheme for people who live or work in remote areasand this will get you a new irridium motorola 9505 for $995 at $28 per month and $2.00/minute. Only question, as I ask, is irridium any good. If it is, I believe it will the only way to go.

Thanks PG for your info. It seems you are not alone in that the iridium system is GOOD and is the way to go. I will be changing over from Globalstar very shortly.

Sean

If you were considering HF as an option for phone calls only, then I think you'd be wasting your time and money. Yes HF's can be used to make radphone calls, but these days that's really only a bonus to their real purpose which is to allow long range RADIO contact (to other travellers and travellers networks) for outback travellers.

Radios are for broadcast communication, phones are for person to person communication.

If you want a phone then buy a phone,, but if you want a radio then choose one that suits your requirements.