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Submitted: Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 18:02
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Hi all, Heading to
Birdsville, then across to Alice, then up to the gulf, and back to
Brisbane next couple of months and really need a prepaid wireless internet stick. I would rather not use Telstra as I have a big problem with their customer service, do I have to bite the bullet or is there anyone else?
Reply By: Rockape - Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 19:21
Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 19:21
Mate,
I dislike Telstra with a passion, but guess what my prepaid phone and internet stick are with Telstra, I wear it or I don't get reception.
Pity we paid for all the cards as we the taxpayers paid for it, then sold off and other telcos can't use it.
Just do it, at least you will have something you can use,
RA.
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Reply By: Member - Heather MG NSW - Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 19:50
Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 19:50
Telstra/Bigpond is the only one to go with...as all the other replies have stated. I have found their customer service and tech help prompt and excellent when I have needed it during the last couple of years with no long waits in queues as used to be the case.
I have a mobile wireless broadband 'Ultimate' USB which is my only internet connection, using it at
home and when travelling. The latest USB sticks have a stronger antennae than earlier ones too, as I found when I upgraded
mine from a Blue Maxon one a few months ago. I no longer need to use an external antennae to get a good signal.
Telstra has by far the best coverage of any of the providers however it doesn't work everywhere.
Cheers,
Heather
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Reply By: Zebra400 - Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 20:11
Thursday, Aug 11, 2011 at 20:11
Having just returned from a 6 week trip to the
Kimberley, I couldnt fault Telstra. I have an OziExplorer file which shows me where all the Telstra towers are, so it made my trip really pleasurable. I was quite surprised where I did get coverage, as a lot of the aboriginal communities and some of the mines have towers close by.
Every time we run 4WD trips, we have people on the other networks. They sit and stare at their phone screens hoping for a signal, while I just keep going with my Telstra coverage.
As for customer service, they all have their faults. Having accounts with other telcos, I have found that they all have their good days & their bad days with their assistance.
BTW, not sure what the current cost is with pre-paid, but I love my $10 add on for my post pay account. I get 1GB of data per month, which is fine for my travelling needs, and I can easily get another 1GB if I go over in a month for another $10. I think this is good value.
Laurie
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