[MLB-WIRELESS] ok i said it before but now its on whirlpool

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www.whirlpool.com.au


Today is the day that many OptusNet Cable subscribers hoped would never
come. According to reports from The Age, SMH and Australian IT, NetStats
will be phased out on July 1 and 'soft limits' will be placed on the
OptusNet Cable service. If the user goes over this limit, the speed of their
service will be capped to around 28.8k.

An Optus spokesperson revealed that the plans for Optus Choices subscribers
will be as follows:
  a.. 550MB - $54.95

  b.. 3GB - $69.95

  c.. 5GB - $134.95

  d.. 10GB - $265.95

No information is available regarding non-Choices prices, but past
experience shows that it could be in the order of $5 more per month.
Existing contracts will be honoured and they will be able to continue using
NetStats until the end of their term (the average user will most likely take
a dive after 1 July though).

Important information still unknown is whether uploads will be counted and
if there will be 'free sites' to download from.

OPINION | Optus has taken the easy way out, and mimicked the pricing of
Telstra's plans, even down to a 3GB cap. This is extremely disappointing,
especially considering Optus was responsible for the take-off of broadband
in Australia when they launched their unlimited Optus at Home service just over
2 years ago. As it stands, there are DSL plans around that offer far greater
value for money, with much higher download limits.


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