[H-GEN] Telstra and Linux

[Marco Grigull]

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On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:00:03 +1000
Tony Nugent <tony at linuxworks.com.au> wrote:

> 
> Partly in response to the (mostly private) curiosity my comment has
> raised, over the next few days I'll put together (and post here) a
> "starter" document that attempts to give a summary of who is
> offering broadband services and the sorts of plans that are
> available.
>

current optusnet cable pricing plans:

Lite 550MB
  Choices 4 & 5 Monthly Charge: $54.95
  Standalone Monthly Charge: $64.95

Standard 3GB
  Choices 4 & 5 Monthly Charge: $69.95
  Standalone Monthly Charge: $79.95

Pro 5GB
  Choices 4 & 5 Monthly Charge: $134.95
  Standalone Monthly Charge: $154.95

Ultimate 10GB 
  Choices 4 & 5 Monthly Charge: $265.95
  Standalone Monthly Charge: $305.95

Trivial to setup under linux and openbsd using a dhcp client.
I havent found any 'free' download (as in doesnt count towards limit) mirrors at 
optus yet.  When you hit the limit, your datarate is effectivly half that of a 
dialup, and doesnt inccur aditional costs.

Im on the 3G plan, Ill probably switch to adsl with 3gig peak 6gig offpeak and
free mirrors when my contract runs out.  I hear inet offer this service for what 
I am currently paying.


Marco

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