Comments on: Two Weeks With Optus

By: Stilgherrian

Stilgherrian — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:04:22 +0000

I can add my name to the list of people using Optus via Virgin Mobile and have been less than impressed with the number of connection faults. Telstra have let me trial their Next G network and I’ve been impressed — but yes, it’s also the most expensive service on the market. I’ll be sad when I send the modem back later today.

But on that cost point… If the cost difference is the equivalent of “a couple of beers a week”, could that not be worth it?

By: Neerav Bhatt

Neerav Bhatt — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:23:14 +0000

What you need is the Iridium 9555 sat phone – It won’t play games, take pictures, or play MP3s. What it will do is work.

Everywhere. Without exception – unlike Optus

But seriously i’m an Optus customer via Virgin Mobile and in the same boat.

Im stuck with VM for the near future because its so cheap and works kinda sorta most of the time, id give it 7/10

NextG is alluring and would be 10/10 for speed and reliability but would cost me at least 3x as much money

By: Benz Anonymous

Benz Anonymous — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:40:35 +0000

Do remember Optus and Vodafone share a Mutual 3G Network.

Port to Telstra…Only way out.

By: Peter Wells

Peter Wells — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:18:42 +0000

The images were from Sydney, but the final straw came today when i missed out on something, and fucked someone else over, because my data/phone didnt work… And that was in Melbourne…

By: Ben Grubb

Ben Grubb — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:28:45 +0000

Bad Optus are bad.

I’m assuming this is Sydney Optus? It’s pretty shit there… on Vodafone too.

By: David

David — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:41:47 +0000

No 3G? Why bother with a smart phone at all?

By: Peter Wells

Peter Wells — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:12:57 +0000

Yeah, I switch off 3G all the time – its one of the reasons i’m still jailbroken, so i can do it quickly from SBSettings. But the point is i had a 2G iPhone, i upgraded to 3G for, um, 3G…

By: ding

ding — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:10:12 +0000

merely a suggestion, but have you tried it with 3G turned off? works for me. internet will be slow, but at least it works…

By: martin_english

martin_english — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:04:03 +0000

heh. Its all about what works. I originally refused to go telstra with my latest phone, but I AM reconsidering.

* Optus – reception is VERY inconsistent at home, ranges from full to zero GSM reception, no 3G reception
* Vodafone – Consistent GSM reception, very occassionally 3G reception at home
* Telstra – a technoiphobe mate bought his phone round a couple of weeks ago – full 3g reception, in his phone and mine.

Obviously, I don’t need 3G at home (the phone can access my wireless network), but its indicative of the reach of reception around the area.

By: Peter Wells

Peter Wells — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:52:26 +0000

Vodafone arent *too* awful…