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Kiwi Kia

Thanks

they will need to take the hole laptop as it is password protected and I only signed up for 20 hr per month

But it will stay close to me

Richard

Hi Troll 81

Not at all

(and by the way I don't or have not worked for or have any share in Telstra) LOL

The modem card is R.R.P. $299.00
Plain 20 hr per month $49.95 ind GST

But because all our phones are with Telstra and are on the one bill we get a discount of $24.98 per month for the first 12 months
plus we got an offer code for being good people and got a discount of $129.00 on the modem (but this came with a hitch you had to sign up for 24 months) but who cares?

The minimum cost of the contract is $770.04 for 24 month

We got it at a Telstra shop so if your phone is with them take in an old bill to show them and ask for the CODE.

Regards

Richard

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Thanks Richard

Doug

That not good to hear

But I'm with Bigpond and is usage only

Just checked my Bill since this morning and its -$115.82

I will have to check my phone bill

This is the plan I'm on check out this site $20.00 per month
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I just had a look at your plan

The girl should have known this?

You should try and get your money back on the Modem

"MiniMax Offer:

$0 on a $49 per month Telstra PC pack, for 24 months* Includes 20 hours^ of eligible data usage~ per month on selected Telstra Networks`

*On $49 Telstra Mobile Broadband PC Pack offer, the cost of the Maxon MiniMax Modem is included in the $49 monthly fee over 24 months. Minimum cost over 24 months is $1,179 (for card and service) plus call charges. Early termination charges apply. Approved customers only and ID required."

Richard

Hi Doug,

Richard is correct here, Mini max is $49 a month INCLUDING the cost of the unit and 20 hours access per month (and whatever Mb you can download in that time). There was an option to buy it outright for $499 but you would still need to sign up for a data plan (probably at $49 a month!).

Sounds like what you did and the Telstra people stiched you right up! How long ago was it? I would be going to them and telling them to put you on the plan as if you had gone on the $49 24 month plan and give you $499 credit.

It is a good device. I have one that I use for travelling and it is great for doing online banking and stuff but it is not really intended to replace your broadband connection. If you go over 20 hours in a month you pay $2.00 per 15 minutes ($8.00 an hour) which as you experienced, can add up pretty quick.

Pays to go armed with info BEFORE asking the people at Telstra shops anything more complicated than their name.... lol

Cheers
Muddy

Muddy doe....[dirty female Rabbit]
I went and payed outright for it because I did not want to be locked into a 2 year contract , once signed you pay for 2 years , I wanted the option of being able opt out at any time and that's what I did , as for the Modem ....well it will be useless soon anyhow, I'll just write that off as a loss ,A 2 year contract would cost $1181.76 not including over use of hours or data downloads, so I think I am still in front , I didn't get hooked on any contract, Thanks for your reply .

Doug

Hi Doug,

Same as Muddy doe, I have the mini max as well on the $49 /month with 20hrs time & use it when I travel. I did a fair bit of research before I got it & I've found it to be great value.I can understand how your experience has left you feeling cheesed off.

John

John Q
I would have thought it easy to see why I was cheesed off John. I was not told of hidden charges and when you get a bill for nearly 500 dollars instead of $49 plus some sms messages it took the pleasure right out of owning it, It;s here in the caravan just waiting for throw away day , Everyone seems to be saying $49 but i thought mine was $39 , got it last October in Tennant Creek .

Doug