Telstra’s new iPhone users get $100 credit

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Australia’s largest telco, Telstra, announced its new iPhone plan giving $100 account credit to the new customers, the credit being automatically applied to their bills, until 26 December.

Though Telstra’s Next G network offers an enhanced level of coverage compared with those of its rivals,  its iPhones are significantly overpriced. The plan to provide the credit was announced after the top management of the firm was reshuffled and fixed line broadband plans were overhauled.

At present, Optus rules the iPhone market because of its aggressive pricing and larger data allowances. While Optus 16GB iPhone offers 1GB of data and no upfront charge, Telstra charges $49 on the same plan. Currently, Optus is also offering bonus $100 bill credit to new customers which may seek to counter Telstra’s pricing strategy.