Big Time plan end, Pro Broadband plan is recommended!!!

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189 posts

Master Geek

#369751 19-Aug-2010 11:45

Well my next billing period has started, and they haven't switched me yet.
Just wait and see I guess.

Oblivian

7304 posts

Uber Geek

ID Verified

#369752 19-Aug-2010 11:54

I mentioned it elsewhere, but migrations ARE occuring. And do NOT let yourself think it means the end of the billing cycle.

The changeovers don't happen at midnight on the dot either. (last month was 2pm, I was sitting here working)

My letter had a Friday 13th deadline to tell them to change to Pro if I did not want adventre (and get a discount).. Come monday morning, it changed to adventure. 10 days short of my billing cycle. So I now have a 2G/day DL limit :)

I can't recommend the use of TUC any more if you are concerned and need to watch your limits on Xtra. It sits in my tray checking every hour (of course correct figures are about 5hrs behind) and its easy to tell when your monthly cycle has changed as it simply re-sets.

k1wi

484 posts

Ultimate Geek

#369753 19-Aug-2010 11:54

They're not switching you over at your change of billing period, so just keep an eye out on your usage meter - that's the only notification you will receive.

I presume it'll be during business hours so you might be safe to keep downloading over night if that's what your doing. But don't leave any downloads queued up during the day, because once they switch you over, they'll run at full speed until you either kill your internet connection or you run out of bandwidth.

davidcole

6041 posts

Uber Geek

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#369782 19-Aug-2010 13:07

Mine was changed last night, thankfully a week before I roll over. So not too bad.

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sam1234

10 posts

Wannabe Geek

#369799 19-Aug-2010 13:56

Telecom to Worldnet Day One
about 10am lost my broadband connection WTF!
then i contacted telecom are yes there is a order to move it
so its disconnected before th enew one starts?
you would have to ask worldnet
and of course i dont have th enet to look up there phone number directory enquiries have no listing
of course my phone nokia e71 excellent there we go
Please leave a message and we will call you back
after 30 mins of trying finally got somone
gave me the new details
and i was up and running
speeds are similar
all is well

sam1234

10 posts

Wannabe Geek

#369838 19-Aug-2010 15:08

sam1234: Telecom to Worldnet Day One
about 10am lost my broadband connection WTF!
then i contacted telecom are yes there is a order to move it
so its disconnected before th enew one starts?
you would have to ask worldnet
and of course i dont have th enet to look up there phone number directory enquiries have no listing
of course my phone nokia e71 excellent there we go
Please leave a message and we will call you back
after 30 mins of trying finally got somone
gave me the new details
and i was up and running
speeds are similar
all is well

Follow on
Just phoned up telecom about my email and keeping it active Of course you can we will charge $10 per month
The same as for a dialup account
arnt they classic

System

521 posts

Ultimate Geek

#369843 19-Aug-2010 15:15

Just set up an online email like gmail that way when u move ISP your email won't change

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sam1234

10 posts

Wannabe Geek

#369848 19-Aug-2010 15:20

System: Just set up an online email like gmail that way when u move ISP your email won't change

LOL Thanks i have several but having changed backwards and forwards i have a orcon email and a clear email both of which operate and up till now they havnt charged
Hell why am i surprised

Talkiet

4793 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#369862 19-Aug-2010 15:48

sam1234:
Follow on
Just phoned up telecom about my email and keeping it active Of course you can we will charge $10 per month
The same as for a dialup account
arnt they classic

The reason for this is that it's not just your email address... It's the entire Yahoo! suite you got as a Telecom customer including Flickr Pro, a security suite and a bunch of other stuff (including the email).

Telecom has to pay Yahoo for these on a per user basis, and given you're no longer a Telecom customer, it's not sensible to keep paying Yahoo! for your email/value added products...

I don't know the per user cost, but I hope this explains the reason that it's not as simple of just letting you continue to have a free email account.

Cheers - N

Please note all comments are from my own brain and don't necessarily represent the position or opinions of my employer, previous employers, colleagues, friends or pets.

timtim

131 posts

Master Geek

#369870 19-Aug-2010 16:07

My Telecom broadband was disconnected at 12pm today as Slingshot has completed connect Broadband to my line.Just accessed to my modem and changed username and password to Slingshot...all good to go now...Speed is the same as Telecom.Have not yet tested the off-peak speed as currently connected for a few hours.Will test it tonight then

System

521 posts

Ultimate Geek

#369872 19-Aug-2010 16:09

What plan is that on?

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sep11guy

660 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#369876 19-Aug-2010 16:12

Hi Timtim,

Do take some random downloads from different sources - rapidhshare, torrents, hotfile, email attachments + streaming video's and let us know your feedback.

Thanks

k1wi

484 posts

Ultimate Geek

#369879 19-Aug-2010 16:15

Talkiet:
sam1234:
Follow on
Just phoned up telecom about my email and keeping it active Of course you can we will charge $10 per month
The same as for a dialup account
arnt they classic

The reason for this is that it's not just your email address... It's the entire Yahoo! suite you got as a Telecom customer including Flickr Pro, a security suite and a bunch of other stuff (including the email).

Telecom has to pay Yahoo for these on a per user basis, and given you're no longer a Telecom customer, it's not sensible to keep paying Yahoo! for your email/value added products...

I don't know the per user cost, but I hope this explains the reason that it's not as simple of just letting you continue to have a free email account.

Cheers - N

I understand that, but Yahoo also has free (non-premium) accounts/email addresses. Why isn't it possible to move former customers to a free email account that has the same conditions as a free Yahoo account?

[add]The cynic would say because doing so makes it easier for customers to change providers.

timtim

131 posts

Master Geek

#369883 19-Aug-2010 16:33

sep11guy: Hi Timtim,

Do take some random downloads from different sources - rapidhshare, torrents, hotfile, email attachments + streaming video's and let us know your feedback.

Thanks

Streams Youtube HD 1080p without any problem,Download with megaupload premium super fast just as normal as the normal plan on Telecom.

My plan is Pro $50 per/month with 25GB.This may be just enough for surfing the webs and Youtube for my little boy.I must schedule to download everything from 2am to 8am now as I don't want to eat 25GB for a week and then the rest 3weeks as dial up speed.

sep11guy

660 posts

Ultimate Geek
Inactive user

#369892 19-Aug-2010 16:46

Thanks timtim, I too had planned to go with the same plan, but the rumors of unlimited plan started n now I am waiting for it.

BTW, what accelerator is that? might wanna try it

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