I always said that with my next phone, I’d switch to Telstra because, let’s face it, the 3 network is shit if you’re in capital cities or large population areas, and simply doesn’t exist outside of them.

While the flag-fall is an extra couple of cents, in my opinion, it’s worth it for the better network.

Both companies charge 90c/minute for calls. The subtle difference is that Telstra charges 90c/minute or part thereof. 3 charges 45c/30sec.
I’m curious about how much of a difference this is going to make to my final bill, and how many millions of dollars Telstra must make from those un-used seconds.

Still, it’s not going to hamper my switching.
Because I’m bringing my own phone, plan costs go from $79/month to $69/month (the same as I’m paying with 3). Monthly allowance goes from $650(3) to $800(Telstra).

Text messages within Australia become free (acceptable usage of ~3000/month applies), and monthly data doubles from 1gb to 2gb.

If I need more, I can always go to the $99/month plan ($79 when you bring your own phone), and get $1200 in calls, unlimited* text messaging and 2.5gb of data.

When did Telstra start being competitive?