I have only recently purchased a new handset but I think the best value Android's at the moment are the Huawei rangeForumAdmin wrote:
Can you specify the exact model handset?
As a previous post mentioned, the Huawei IDEOS (U8150), IDEOS X5 (U8800), IDEOS X6 (U9000).ForumAdmin wrote: Can you specify the exact model handset?
It doesn't seem these can be supplied presently but we will ask Optus.As a previous post mentioned, the Huawei IDEOS (U8150), IDEOS X5 (U8800), IDEOS X6 (U9000).
This could be a possibility .... but it will ultimately depend on what range Optus has available at what pricing.dbr wrote:I would consider the HTC Desire HD or Samsung Galaxy S II as either outright or plan.
I have asked the appropriate person to post an update.trk wrote:Has there been any advances on this at all?
we may have to upgrade to the CAP35 plans, 200MB ain't all that much.We realise all that. Some of those cheap providers we are not going to be able to compete with as they source their handsets from Hong Kong, China direct. We are supplied by Optus who no doubt have their own markup and we're entering this area of the market cautiously. As time goes on and our shipping volume increases (if it does), our wholesale prices should come down and we would accordingly pass on discounts. At the moment we will be facilitating the outright purhase for those who want the convenience. Later on, the $0.00 upfront cost on possible contracted plans, may be able to be subsidised at a lower per month rate (for 24 months) comparative to the outright price. We will see.I'm all for exetel selling phone handsets outright and on contracts, though these days contracts are starting to match outright handset prices + exetel's cheap plans. If exetel does enter into this market, your prices are going to have to be competitive.....
Yes there has. Only thoughts at this stage.Has there been any thought into providing those handsets at a monthly rate? Either over 12 months or 24 months?
I have only bought hand sets myself - usually in Sydney's "China Town" where the discounts from 'retail' are very substantial.trk wrote:Although I agree with the previous posters views on the phone prices not being very competitive (especially when the cost of a plan + outright purchase is compared to a plan including subsidised handset from another carrier), we are still keen to stick with Exetel as it has been nothing but a pleasure dealing with Exetel in terms of billing (its always right, first time! A mind blowing achievement compared to the frustrations we had with Telstra and Optus) and the extras like VOIP & FAX DID offer a convenience we really dont want to lose.
Has there been any thought into providing those handsets at a monthly rate? Either over 12 months or 24 months?
As it stands we'll probably shift to the V19 plans and just wait on a month-by-month contract until the SGSII is released and weigh up our options from there. It would be preferable to stick with Exetel but it just doesn't make sense to buy outright at those prices when a subsidised handset ends up so much cheaper over the life of the contract. Admittedly you are stuck on said contract, but that also gives a nice guarantee of prices and the carriers requirement to provide you a service over that time.