Telstra launches 3G in Australia
August 18, 2005
Telstra unveiled its latest high-speed mobile service offering which will give customers a range of new video features and the widest choice of Australian information and entertainment content.
On 5 September, Telstra will introduce these customer services with its new range of handsets - Motorola V975, Samsung Z500, Sony Ericsson K600i and the i-mode NEC N600i.
Telstra Consumer and Marketing, Group Managing Director, Mr David Moffatt said: “If you were a sports fan wanting to re-live the final goal or on the train wanting to watch the latest news, locate a restaurant or buy art over e-bay then these Telstra services made it easier and faster.”
“Telstra’s new offering will provide video services including video calling and video MessageBank, which enables callers to leave a video message after seeing a pre-recorded video greeting,” he said.
“Our aim is to take ‘technology speak’ out of the equation for the customer. It’s not 3G that matters to them but great voice coverage and a wide variety of information and entertainment services available on the latest handsets. It’s only with Telstra that you will get this unique combination.
“Also, depending on which handset a customer buys, you can use video ringtones and choose from 50 Telstra Active or more than 200 specifically designed i-mode content sites including the NRL, AFL, V8 Supercars, Australian Idol and 3D games from the latest game developers.”
Telstra customers can view video news reports from National Nine News, CNN and Sky News. They can also use Telstra’s location based services such as Whereis, which delivers information such as restaurant locations, based on the proximity of the caller. Another popular service will be mobile email from sites including Yahoo! and Hotmail.
Mr Moffatt said Telstra had made these new mobiles more affordable with two new capped plans, both with a two-month introductory free video call offer. Customers, who take up the $49 and $79 caps, get up to $250 and $550 worth of standard voice calls, MessageBank, and text messages. (£1 = Aus$2.38)
“To help our customers avoid nasty surprises, Telstra has new ‘Mobile Surf and Email Packs’ that allow customers to purchase their mobile data usage in bulk,” Mr Moffatt said. “These packs range from $5 to $15 per month.
“An online tool will also enable customers to preview an estimate of their current mobile data usage and charges.”
Telstra customers can access video services in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. Telstra’s services will be available through selected Telstra Shops and dealers from 5 September 2005.
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