Pre 2 - Data Plan Recommendations?

Editor02 · 01/27/2011, 04:39 PM

Hey all,

I was just wondering, I'm on the hunt for suitable Australian plans for my new Pre 2. What kind of Data cap should I be looking for?

I have wifi at home which I will favour at most times, but what limit do you recommend when looking for a plan?

Is 512mb enough, or should I look towards, or even beyond, a 1GB plan?

Thanks

verwon · 01/27/2011, 04:46 PM

I know there have been posts from people with 500mb plans that have had problems, because of how the Pre. always uses data. So, you may want a bigger plan.

Sent from my eVo

puzzlegal · 01/27/2011, 04:50 PM

I have the Pre (not plus, not 2). I think I'm using more than 500mb. I have two email accounts and get lots of mail. I don't do a lot of web browsing, and I watch the occasional you-tube, but not that often. So I think it's a data hog.

Editor02 · 01/27/2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verwon

I know there have been posts from people with 500mb plans that have had problems, because of how the Pre. always uses data. So, you may want a bigger plan.

Sent from my eVo

Ahk thanks. I'll try aim for a 1GB plan then

codecrumb · 01/27/2011, 04:53 PM

also, install end overlord monitoring via preware

Editor02 · 01/27/2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codecrumb

also, install end overlord monitoring via preware

What is end overload monitoring? I've never heard of that.

verwon · 01/27/2011, 05:01 PM

The last 2 months that I used my Pre, I had it on WiFi all the time, except when running to the store, or such and still used well over 500mb.

Sent from my eVo

Editor02 · 01/27/2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by verwon

The last 2 months that I used my Pre, I had it on WiFi all the time, except when running to the store, or such and still used well over 500mb.

Sent from my eVo

Hmm interesting. Thanks for the info. Also, does the Pre only update via 3G or data? When I had my Pre Plus on GPRS I couldn't update webos.

codecrumb · 01/27/2011, 05:27 PM

fwiw, I was just using a prepaid plan recentlt and consumed about 1GB per week. Ymmv

Editor02 · 01/27/2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codecrumb

fwiw, I was just using a prepaid plan recentlt and consumed about 1GB per week. Ymmv

Wow you chewed through your usage pretty fast!! I doubt I could afford 1GB every week!

Editor02 · 02/04/2011, 07:20 PM

I found a 1GB plan and so far its doing fine. I'm on Vodafone AU and the 3G signal is fine. Thanks for helping me out.

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Fatfool · 02/05/2011, 10:15 AM

editor02, I'll be going down under for studies soon and will be bringing my pre plus along. What plan with which provider would you recommend? It's quite mind boggling when I google for aussie providers and a whole list comes up. Not telstra's NextG though as I'm using the UK version.

Editor02 · 02/05/2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatfool

editor02, I'll be going down under for studies soon and will be bringing my pre plus along. What plan with which provider would you recommend? It's quite mind boggling when I google for aussie providers and a whole list comes up. Not telstra's NextG though as I'm using the UK version.

Okay Fatfool, how long are you staying and how much do you plan to pay?

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

Fatfool · 02/05/2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Editor02

Okay Fatfool, how long are you staying and how much do you plan to pay?

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

Well, I'll be in sydney (pardon me if I sound a little bit of a ******* with the location as where I come from, the concept of 'state', 'city', 'suburbs' really has no meaning whatsoever.

Say I'd be willing to pay 40 aussie tops. Thanks for the help, 'mate'. (Erm, that's the lingo there isn't it?)

Editor02 · 02/06/2011, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatfool

Well, I'll be in sydney (pardon me if I sound a little bit of a ******* with the location as where I come from, the concept of 'state', 'city', 'suburbs' really has no meaning whatsoever.

Say I'd be willing to pay 40 aussie tops. Thanks for the help, 'mate'. (Erm, that's the lingo there isn't it?)

Sorry about the delayed reply, I was out on a trip and my 3G service wasn't holding up :S

Regarding your issue, I see that you will have to make sure not to get a plan with a contract, so that may make the price choices a little different.

I came across this site on the "Optus" network which caters specifically for people visiting Australia. It may or may not suit your needs...
[Link]

Other than that I'd assume you could get Prepaid, let me know what you think.

Fatfool · 02/06/2011, 04:07 AM

oh, no probs. And I won't be just 'visiting', I'll be there for three years at least! So a contract plan would be suitable.

Oh, my, as your experience shows, I gotta be careful about choosing a carrier since some don't have full coverage?

actually I'll need to get an ADSL line too but that's pushing the topic haha.

Man I gotta change my mindset. I didn't even know there could be a naked line.

Editor02 · 02/06/2011, 04:42 AM

okay, now I understand your situation a little better. Just quickly regarding ADSL, i recommend TPG Australia. I'm with them and they are great money for value.

For your phone plan, I'm not really sure what works best on the UK Pre 2, but I'm on Crazy Johns (a subsidiary of Vodafone and Three Australia) and the connection isn't always best, but they get the job done and give me quite a bit of data for not too much per month.

Editor02 · 04:59 AM

EDIT:// Urgh no idea why this double posted. sorry

Fatfool · 02/06/2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Editor02

okay, now I understand your situation a little better. Just quickly regarding ADSL, i recommend TPG Australia. I'm with them and they are great money for value.

For your phone plan, I'm not really sure what works best on the UK Pre 2, but I'm on Crazy Johns (a subsidiary of Vodafone and Three Australia) and the connection isn't always best, but they get the job done and give me quite a bit of data for not too much per month.

I see. The EU Pre 2 is pretty much the upgraded version of the UK/German/Spainish/French Pre Plus and it has the same bands. Since you're using a non telstra network, I guess you have a Pre 2 EU.

But thanks so much for the recommendations! Now I have something concrete to work on. The 29 AUD plan for 1gb from Crazy John's is certainly attractive considering how I pay 39 SGD for 12gb here. (The data here's basically unlimited so I take it as 1gb per month anyway)

Badcard · 02/06/2011, 02:49 PM

1GB / month is a good place to start...
Of course it depends on you usage, but that's the lower usage limit I would expect for a smartphone.

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

01/27/2011, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Editor02 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 467 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 103 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	Pre 2 - Data Plan Recommendations? Hey all, I was just wondering, I'm on the hunt for suitable Australian plans for my new Pre 2. What kind of Data cap should I be looking for? I have wifi at home which I will favour at most times, but what limit do you recommend when looking for a plan? Is 512mb enough, or should I look towards, or even beyond, a 1GB plan? Thanks __________________ Palm m105 >> Zire 72SE >> AT&T Pre Plus >> Pre 2 (cracked)>>HP Veer/Pre 2>>Touchpad>>Pre 3 (in the mail)...and I'm only 17 years old! (My own savings)
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verwon Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth....maybe! Posts: 3,369 Likes Received: 13 Thanks: 6,075 Thanked 2,033 Times in 1,606 Posts	I know there have been posts from people with 500mb plans that have had problems, because of how the Pre. always uses data. So, you may want a bigger plan. Sent from my eVo __________________ Sent from my favorite gadget!
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puzzlegal Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 507 Likes Received: 6 Thanks: 46 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	I have the Pre (not plus, not 2). I think I'm using more than 500mb. I have two email accounts and get lots of mail. I don't do a lot of web browsing, and I watch the occasional you-tube, but not that often. So I think it's a data hog.
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verwon Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Earth....maybe! Posts: 3,369 Likes Received: 13 Thanks: 6,075 Thanked 2,033 Times in 1,606 Posts	The last 2 months that I used my Pre, I had it on WiFi all the time, except when running to the store, or such and still used well over 500mb. Sent from my eVo __________________ Sent from my favorite gadget!
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02/04/2011, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Editor02 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 467 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 103 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	I found a 1GB plan and so far its doing fine. I'm on Vodafone AU and the 3G signal is fine. Thanks for helping me out. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums __________________ Palm m105 >> Zire 72SE >> AT&T Pre Plus >> Pre 2 (cracked)>>HP Veer/Pre 2>>Touchpad>>Pre 3 (in the mail)...and I'm only 17 years old! (My own savings)
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Fatfool Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 221 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	editor02, I'll be going down under for studies soon and will be bringing my pre plus along. What plan with which provider would you recommend? It's quite mind boggling when I google for aussie providers and a whole list comes up. Not telstra's NextG though as I'm using the UK version.
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02/06/2011, 04:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
Fatfool Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 221 Likes Received: 1 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	oh, no probs. And I won't be just 'visiting', I'll be there for three years at least! So a contract plan would be suitable. Oh, my, as your experience shows, I gotta be careful about choosing a carrier since some don't have full coverage? actually I'll need to get an ADSL line too but that's pushing the topic haha. Man I gotta change my mindset. I didn't even know there could be a naked line.
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02/06/2011, 04:42 AM	#17 (permalink)
Editor02 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 467 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 103 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	okay, now I understand your situation a little better. Just quickly regarding ADSL, i recommend TPG Australia. I'm with them and they are great money for value. For your phone plan, I'm not really sure what works best on the UK Pre 2, but I'm on Crazy Johns (a subsidiary of Vodafone and Three Australia) and the connection isn't always best, but they get the job done and give me quite a bit of data for not too much per month. __________________ Palm m105 >> Zire 72SE >> AT&T Pre Plus >> Pre 2 (cracked)>>HP Veer/Pre 2>>Touchpad>>Pre 3 (in the mail)...and I'm only 17 years old! (My own savings)
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Editor02 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 467 Likes Received: 2 Thanks: 103 Thanked 27 Times in 23 Posts	EDIT:// Urgh no idea why this double posted. sorry __________________ Palm m105 >> Zire 72SE >> AT&T Pre Plus >> Pre 2 (cracked)>>HP Veer/Pre 2>>Touchpad>>Pre 3 (in the mail)...and I'm only 17 years old! (My own savings) Last edited by Editor02; 02/06/2011 at 04:59 AM. Reason: Double post for some reason.
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Badcard Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 51 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 27 Thanked 65 Times in 5 Posts	1GB / month is a good place to start... Of course it depends on you usage, but that's the lower usage limit I would expect for a smartphone. -- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
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