Michael wrote...

> Prepaid data packs are the same as post paid data packs, they are charged
> per month
>
> Not hard to comprehend

Except that you're failing miserably in what we're talking about - not the
cost comparisons but how the expiration policy for pre-paid data packs
work compared to that for voice pre-paid packs or whatever they're called.

> Just like Foxtel on your mobile is sold "per month"

Totally different kettle of fish. We're talking about pre=paid data, not
some bullshit gimmick that's inherently worthless in itself.

> > Eh? Since when is paying for something "saving" cash? The savings come
>
> If you are on PAYG, your data pack price is $0 and your data charges are (as
> an example) $50. Total cost = $50

Woosh...

> > Telstra is finding out, that most people don't do. Why? Because most
> > people think that the 3G services are too expensive, or too slow, or
>
> CYS - NextG is very fast

CYS?

> > NextG is great if you're using it for business purposes. But for
> > home/residential use it's a luxury that most of us can't justify.
>
> Unless you are a pov, anyone can afford it

Depends on your definition of "afford", I s'pose.

Fact remains that very few people who own mobiles for personal use make
use of the 3G or NextG services, other than say, for MMS'ing. And cost is
only one factor.