Originally Posted by VikingBrad:
Do suspect it will be Telstra launched and not surprised about it being exclusive. Best thing is they have to have unlocking options in Australia so you can more to more affordable suppliers
They get around that by making it linked to a fairly pricey plan and then force you to pay out that contract in full plus the unlocking fee. You'd have to really want a Pre to do that.
E.g. Pre only $20 a month on a $79 plan over 24 months = $2376 + Unlock fee