TLS - Telstra Corporation

[Boggo]

I am with Telstra but out of contract and i've been looking at phones and phone plans.

I would go with Boost (Telstra network) but my phone is about stuffed so looking at a phone inclusive plan.

You seriously have to wonder if Telstra are being greedy or are they trying to lose customers.

The Optus plan has unlimited talk and text, Telstra $550 talk and unlimited text, both 2 year contract and 64g phones and both 1gb data.
$576 difference over the 2 year plan !

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[Muschu]

I prefer unlocked phones and recently switched from Telstra to Amaysim. Good monthly plan including some overseas inclusions. Think it's about $25 / month but not a plan for everyone. Worth a look I suggest.
They use the Optus network so coverage pretty good. Online support is pretty reasonable (live chat) and better than others I have used including Iinet. However hopeless response to emails or via Facebook.
Took the phone overseas (with data turned off) and coverage was good except none at all in Norway.
I didn't use the phone much but used it with wifi when I had access; also used Viber and Whatsapp. So my 4.5 weeks away actually incurred no extra costs. Needs care though.

 

[Boggo]

I prefer unlocked phones and recently switched from Telstra to Amaysim. Good monthly plan including some overseas inclusions. Think it's about $25 / month but not a plan for everyone. Worth a look I suggest.
They use the Optus network so coverage pretty good. Online support is pretty reasonable (live chat) and better than others I have used including Iinet. However hopeless response to emails or via Facebook.
Took the phone overseas (with data turned off) and coverage was good except none at all in Norway.
I didn't use the phone much but used it with wifi when I had access; also used Viber and Whatsapp. So my 4.5 weeks away actually incurred no extra costs. Needs care though.

Thanks Muschu.

I was looking at sim only plans, for those Boost seems to be the way, Telstra network etc.

My iphone 5 is nearly 5 years old and I have already replaced the battery once and the iphone SE is the same size which fits in my pocket and its case etc.

This is interesting...
https://whatphone.com.au/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing

 

[Miner]

Thanks Muschu.

I was looking at sim only plans, for those Boost seems to be the way, Telstra network etc.

My iphone 5 is nearly 5 years old and I have already replaced the battery once and the iphone SE is the same size which fits in my pocket and its case etc.

This is interesting...
https://whatphone.com.au/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing

I have been using SIM only phone for Australia for a long time. mid last week I bought a new phone Samsung Galaxy J 5 from JB HI Fi. It ticks all the needs I have and not to suffer from price reduction from high range of Samsung (which is better than I Phones with Gorilla glass, and considering they only manufactured for Apple) Edge or similar. I am a happy customer.
I do not like Telstra SIM but many places you do not have choice as Amaysim and others do not work. Yes, Boost uses Telstra network but they are treated as second class citizens (just migrants from certain countries are treated in Australia - when people say you are Australian of Chinese/Korean/Malaysian/Indian born but never say the same with Australian with SA/UK born- sorry digressed).
Amaysim has real value for money if you do not want to speak a real person (30 mins waiting on phone) but just check the free countries. Canada is not included and many places it does not work. Overseas hardly even you want to receive free incoming SMS while roaming. Amaysim uses Optus network and second class citizen for Optus too.
If you want to oveseas and use Telstra SIM only then consider no locking Post SIM plan than Pre paid SIM plans.
I have been working in Madagascar and found after 8 months the differential on services between post paid SIM and pre paid SIM. That is of course a stupid marketing differentiator by Telstra . If they have half a cent brain then people paying cash under prepay should be prioritised and not the people who pay after one month.
However, I have switched to Telstra SIM yesterday because my work place area in Perth does not cover any other network except Telstra . Yes Perth is a metro town and capital.
In addition in my residential area Sorrento, we do not have NBN coverage or ADSL . So have to rely on Telstra cable. Ironically in Duncraig 6023 we have had the same story.
.Thought to share my experience on the discussion on TLS vs Amaysim and Boost.
Oh yes, use social email address for Amaysim or Face book for fastest responses.
Returning to TLS - still holding

 

[galumay]

Yes, Boost uses Telstra network but they are treated as second class citizens

In what way?? I switched my business phones over to Boost a year ago and havent looked back, support is much better than Tel$tra ( I know thats a low bar! ) and I am saving a lot. We live in a remote location where the Tel$tra network is the only available one so other carriers are not an option.

 

[Boggo]

In what way?? I switched my business phones over to Boost a year ago and havent looked back, support is much better than Tel$tra ( I know thats a low bar! ) and I am saving a lot. We live in a remote location where the Tel$tra network is the only available one so other carriers are not an option.

My research and comments from existing users would agree with what you are saying. I would have gone with Boost if I hadn't wanted a phone too.

As this is a Telstra thread the real question is are they trying to price themselves out of the market.
Maybe they under the misguided illusion that the are special and people will pay whatever they ask and are willing to put up with their poor service.

 

[sptrawler]

I am with Telstra but out of contract and i've been looking at phones and phone plans.

I would go with Boost (Telstra network) but my phone is about stuffed so looking at a phone inclusive plan.

You seriously have to wonder if Telstra are being greedy or are they trying to lose customers.

The Optus plan has unlimited talk and text, Telstra $550 talk and unlimited text, both 2 year contract and 64g phones and both 1gb data.
$576 difference over the 2 year plan !

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I am with Lyca mobile on the Telstra network, similar to Boost, some fairly attractive plans.IMO

 

[BarneyChambers]

I am currently with Optus personally, I've been with Telstra before and found them to have TERRIBLE customer service.

The telecommunication company is enjoying a market cap of $63,800 Million as a core holding for other retail investors. Many shareholders (myself included) were very happy with the company’s latest performance stating that it has been doing well because of its position as a dominant telecommunication carrier in the ASX.

There's an interesting article on Tesltras dividends here which is where I got my information:

http://au.advfn.com/newsletter/barn...ividends-gives-shareholders-a-reason-to-smile

 

[pixel]

Trend Reversal possible: Higher Low, Higher High

of course, "false breaks" are not unheard of. So nothing must be taken for granted.

 

[peter2]

I agree with you pixel. TLS is looking good here.

 

[Triathlete]

I agree with you pixel. TLS is looking good here.
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I also agree and since we have an ex div in about 60 days this should help to push the price higher.

I would be looking for price to move towards $5.30 - $5.40 in the short term.

 

[pixel]

While the upper gap ($5.23 on 1 September) has been filled yesterday, and this morning's pre-Open looks again rather strong, I remain cautious about the small gap left open on Wednesday.
(Purists may also point to the gap below $4.90, but I see that as part of the strong bottom reversal, a pattern that leaves quite often a gap which can remain open indefinitely.)

Summing it up, I find a retracement to somewhere between $5 and $5.10 quite probable. If the next Higher Low finds support in that region, I see increasing odds for an Inverted Head & Shoulders pattern with a main target in the $5.70-$5.80 region around March/April.

 

[Triathlete]

While the upper gap ($5.23 on 1 September) has been filled yesterday, and this morning's pre-Open looks again rather strong, I remain cautious about the small gap left open on Wednesday.
(Purists may also point to the gap below $4.90, but I see that as part of the strong bottom reversal, a pattern that leaves quite often a gap which can remain open indefinitely.)

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Summing it up, I find a retracement to somewhere between $5 and $5.10 quite probable. If the next Higher Low finds support in that region, I see increasing odds for an Inverted Head & Shoulders pattern with a main target in the $5.70-$5.80 region around March/April.

I believe the run up in price is due to the dividend coming up shortly.

I would be very surprised if it ran up to $5.70 - $5.80 this time around as you have mentioned,anything is possible though.

Taking a look at Elliott Wave charts the weekly is on a Wave C or has started a Wave 1 possibly

and the Monthly is showing a wave 2

I am expecting it to come back down after the ex dividend date.

 

[pixel]

I am expecting it to come back down after the ex dividend date.

So would I. When will they go ex-div next time? Maybe early March, which should fit in nicely with the inverted H&S.

 

[nulla nulla]

Does the fact that the ACCC is looking at opening up the Telstra wi fi network to other carriers, in a similar manner they did to opening up the Telstra land lines in the past, concern potential investors at all?

 

[pixel]

As expected, TLS closed the 1c gap of Jan 3 to 4, but in doing so, it's left a new 1/2c gap overhead. As there is still more than a month to go till the next ex-div, there is time enough for a swing Low to be formed before the announcement.
Worth keeping an eye on TLS when/where it finds support

 

[Boggo]

5 wave sequence playing out there at the moment (imo).

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[Boggo]

5 wave sequence playing out there at the moment (imo).

Time to go warrant shopping to collect the divvy

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[Boggo]

Five wave pattern is now on the limit low for Wave 4, a close below 5.07 and this pattern will be invalid.

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[rnr]

Five wave pattern is now on the limit low for Wave 4, a close below 5.07 and this pattern will be invalid.

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Lets see if the Bullish Hidden Divergence kicks in to save the day!