I just got a txt from Vodafone telling me that Australian data roaming rates are now just $1 per MB ..... and that's a good thing ?!?!?!?!
FFS what is it with the gouging ?
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PaulBrislen:
Prices have dropped hugely from the nonsense that was $30/MB, but they still have a long way to go.
PaulBrislen: Mostly it's up to us, we the customer.
If we let them off the hook by putting up with either the outrageous charges OR simply swapping to a local SIM when we arrive (and I know, it's much cheaper but it's a hassle, particularly when it resets all your settings) then they win.
Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.
openmedia:PaulBrislen: Mostly it's up to us, we the customer.
If we let them off the hook by putting up with either the outrageous charges OR simply swapping to a local SIM when we arrive (and I know, it's much cheaper but it's a hassle, particularly when it resets all your settings) then they win.
Off to Brisbane next week for a couple of days so time to charge up the plan-b phone.
My 2degree's sim will be used in an old Nokia handset for any roaming calls, and I'll put AU$ 19 on my Virgin AU Prepay for 1GB local data and about AU$50 in local calls. Should be enough for 3 days business use, and a lot cheaper than hotel wifi and data roaming.
Just need to find the best deal for my Singapore trip next month.
PaulBrislen: Mostly it's up to us, we the customer.
If we let them off the hook by putting up with either the outrageous charges OR simply swapping to a local SIM when we arrive (and I know, it's much cheaper but it's a hassle, particularly when it resets all your settings) then they win.
Instead, switch to Wifi and don't forget to tell them. Telcos are coin-operated creatures - so hit them where it hurts.
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PaulBrislen:
If we let them off the hook by putting up with either the outrageous charges OR simply swapping to a local SIM when we arrive (and I know, it's much cheaper but it's a hassle, particularly when it resets all your settings) then they win.
Paul
Mark: I just got a txt from Vodafone telling me that Australian data roaming rates are now just $1 per MB ..... and that's a good thing ?!?!?!?!
FFS what is it with the gouging ?
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