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iTunes App Store Prices Shaken Up: UK Loses, Australia Wins

Thursday, July 14, 2011

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iTunes App Store Prices Shaken Up: UK Loses, Australia Wins

To cope with the fluctuating exchange rates and to keep its international pricing more-or-less inline across the board, Apple has taken the opportunity to adjust the pricing structure of applications inside the App Store. The US pricing remains the same, as does the Euro, however several other countries will see a slight difference in how much [...]

Internet tethering will be free for Vodafone Australia customers

Thursday, June 25, 2009

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Here we have another bit of good news in regards to Internet tethering, well good news for Vodafone Australia customers anyway. It seems that customers wishing to do so will be able to for free. “Until that time any customer who wishes to try the new tethering service can do so using the data allowance included [...]

Get a free iPhone 3G with Vodafone Australia

Monday, April 6, 2009

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Vodafone Australia has recently announced the option to get an iPhone 3G for free. In order to qualify for the free iPhone 3G customers must sign up for the AU$69 (about $50 US) iPhone tariff with a two-year agreement. “Vodafone is thrilled to be offering iPhone 3G for $0 on the $69 iPhone plan, the first [...]

Virgin Mobile becomes the fourth carrier to offer the iPhone in Australia

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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Unlike the US and Canada, where we are limited to using our iPhone with either AT&T or Rogers respectively, those in Australia now have four carriers to choose from. Virgin Mobile has become the latest carrier and joins Optus, Vodafone and Telstra. Of course, Virgin Mobile seems to have already sold out of their initial inventory, [...]

Optus announces Australian iPhone pricing details

Thursday, July 3, 2008

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Optus, one of the three Australian carriers have announced their calling plan options for the iPhone 3G. They have a variety of calling plans available as post-paid and also pre-paid accounts. The post-paid accounts seem to have quite a few options, the first of which is the ‘yes” Cap plan. These begin with a $19 a [...]

Telstra in Australia iPhone 3G pricing revealed

Monday, June 30, 2008

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Australian carrier Telstra has revealed their pricing for the iPhone 3G, which will be on their high speed Next G network. The pricing of the phones will vary depending on what plan the user chooses and although all the plan detail have not yet been announced, at first glance they seem pretty reasonable. The iPhone 3G [...]

Australian Carrier 3: “Petitioning” for iPhone 3G

Saturday, June 28, 2008

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When Apple Inc. announced their list of official 3G carriers around the world, most were happy, Australian service provider “3″ was not. “3″ did not manage to cut a deal with Apple Inc. to distribute the iPhone 3G in Australia and is refusing to walk away. “3″ claims that they received a very high amount of interest from [...]

Television Shows Added to Australian iTunes Store

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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Television Shows Added to Australian iTunes Store

Twenty-three different shows have just been added to the iTunes Store for Australian customers. Australia, often the last to get access to new tech and media, are finally getting their share of the iTunes Store pie. Each show is priced at $2.99 each (Australian dollars of course). Here is the list: Desperate Housewives Grey’s Anatomy Scrubs Lost Summer Heights High We [...]

Australian carrier Telstra coming a little late to the iPhone 3G party?

Friday, June 20, 2008

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Australian carrier Telstra coming a little late to the iPhone 3G party?

According to a recent newspaper report from The Australian, the local carrier Telstra is indeed preparing an announcement of their very own for the iPhone 3G. Sadly, based on the report it looks as if they are not going to have the iPhone in time for a July 11 launch, which could cause them to [...]

More 3G iPhone unboxing images, still looks fake

Monday, June 9, 2008

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We first brought you that supposed 3G iPhone unboxing images just the other day, now a few more of those images have surfaced and it still looks more than just a little fake. While I can understand the argument that Apple may not include such fancy packaging when the phone is being delivered as a [...]