Telstra cloak and dagger iPhone antics are ongoing – offering hush hush registration for iPhone 4S out Friday but have unveiled new plans.
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Telstra iPhone 4S plans start at $59, $79, $99 and $129 – more expensive than Optus’ caps which range from $49 to $99 – but offering less data than rivals on more pricier plans.
The $129 Telstra cap offers just 3GB data, with Optus offering the same 3GB allowance on a cheaper $79 deal.
However, the $59 Freedom Connect cap offers a generous 1.5GB of data, $550 in calls and MMS, unlimited text, and costs an additional $4, $8 or $13 for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB iPhone 4S, respectively.
This $59 deal is the cheapest way to get the new handset on Telstra Next G network.
In contrast, Vodafone will offer the 16GB iPhone 4S on a $29 cap with an extra $15 monthly instalment for the phone: $5 cheaper per month than Optus’ lowest plan.
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On Voda’s Infinite caps, the new Apple is available from $45 to $100 for existing customers, but comes free on its high end $85 and $100 plans.
Once a consumer has registered their details with Telstra online, they are met with the message: “The secret is out…Thank you for registering.”
However, David Thodey’s telco appears to think its fastest network speeds on 4G is enough to save the day, despite the higher charges compared to Optus and Vodafone:
“We’re delighted to bring the highly anticipated iPhone 4S to our customers on Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network,” Warwick Bray, Telstra Mobile, director, declared.
“We know customers will love the speed and coverage available on the Telstra Mobile Network as they enjoy all the new features of iPhone 4S.”
Telstra stores will open their doors at 8am to allow for consumers to get thier mitts on iPhone 4S but Vodafone are going one better and will deliver it to consumers, saying ‘why line-up for hours on end when you can get it delivered?”
The red telco opened up pre-orders for iPhone 4S on 12-month plans today.
Optus are also allowing customers who pre-order online to come into the store to collect the cult device.
All 13 Apple stores in Australia will be opening at 8am to meet demand. One million iPhone have already been sold on pre-order, the highest ever record for an Apple device, it said yesterday.
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