I personally left 3 (Hutchison Telecom-Orange) back in September when I purchased my iPhone, and shifted to Vodafone. I regret the decision to leave 3 but it was worth the $300+ to cancel the plan to use my iPhone. I would do it again in a flash for this amazing device. Having left 3 I would go back too and what is to say 3 wont be putting their hand up for a piece of the pie considering they are they "cool" and very similar style branding company.
I say Telstra may win just due to their knowledge that by not co-operating with Apple they loose an amazingly large market even more, and they would be prepared to sacrifice this time I think, BUT if it does go 3G I hope 3 get it!
They were the first carrier to come in with 3G technology, they also managed to bring in Cap plans. They made my $250+ per month bill $49 and I have slowly grown with time my usage to $79.00. I think they are the revolutionary Telco and deserve the iPhone. As their coverage may not be the best they do roam on Telstra's network anyway and Vodafone really is crap.
Optus? Ha, They were my first phone provider but they burnt me bad, and they have lost out big with Vodafone and 3.
All in all I think it is a common agreement that the iPhone will hit our shores when they open the Flagship store in Sydney. Not too far away then.
If it's 3G????
Just a thought from one who cares...
I personally left 3 (Hutchison Telecom-Orange) back in September when I purchased my iPhone, and shifted to Vodafone. I regret the decision to leave 3 but it was worth the $300+ to cancel the plan to use my iPhone. I would do it again in a flash for this amazing device. Having left 3 I would go back too and what is to say 3 wont be putting their hand up for a piece of the pie considering they are they "cool" and very similar style branding company.
I say Telstra may win just due to their knowledge that by not co-operating with Apple they loose an amazingly large market even more, and they would be prepared to sacrifice this time I think, BUT if it does go 3G I hope 3 get it!
They were the first carrier to come in with 3G technology, they also managed to bring in Cap plans. They made my $250+ per month bill $49 and I have slowly grown with time my usage to $79.00. I think they are the revolutionary Telco and deserve the iPhone. As their coverage may not be the best they do roam on Telstra's network anyway and Vodafone really is crap.
Optus? Ha, They were my first phone provider but they burnt me bad, and they have lost out big with Vodafone and 3.
All in all I think it is a common agreement that the iPhone will hit our shores when they open the Flagship store in Sydney. Not too far away then.