Apps & Services
Browse the web, watch Mobile FOXTEL from Telstra, send photos and video messages, protect your Android with the latest security or use your mobile as a GPS – there are so many things you can do with your compatible Telstra device. Just choose the apps and services most relevant to your lifestyle and get started today.
Select an item from the list below to find out more.
| #100# |
Get access to a range of information services on your mobile phone.
#100#
Available on your phone right now
#100# enables you to access a great range of handy information services on your mobile phone when you're in a coverage area. And the best thing is you can browse the menu for free because you only pay when requesting content. It's easy. Just enter #100# on your Telstra mobile and press the 'Call' button. There's so much you can do:
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| 1234 |
Access directory assistance and information services on your mobile phone.
1234
Available on your phone right now
As a Telstra customer, 1234 gives you everything you need to know from street directions, information from Yellow™ and Citysearch®, movie times and even sports results. You can also have information sent straight to your mobile phone by SMS. 1234 provides:
You can also SMS a request to 1234 when you are unable to talk. The operator will then send the information back to you as a text which you can store or forward to a friend. PricingCharges apply for calls and SMS sent to 1234 and for successful or attempted connection to the number you've asked for. For full pricing details, please visit 1234. Things you need to know1234 is available to most Telstra mobile customers and full service Telstra residential and business customers. If you are billed by someone other than Telstra, contact your service provider to find out what charges apply. Citysearch is a registered trade mark of Citysearch Australia Pty Ltd. |
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| AFL LIVE |
Get the latest AFL action live on your mobile or tablet.
AFL LIVE
Available on your phone right now
Take the game you love with you when you are on the go. Simply visit m.afl.com.au or download the free AFL Live Official App to your compatible 4G or Next G® smartphone, mobile device or tablet - then kick back and enjoy all the front-row action. You can enjoy:
Better still, the AFL Live App, once downloaded, is unmetered on the Telstra Next G® network - so there's no need to worry about data charges. PricingWhen connected to the Telstra Mobile Network with a 4G or Next G® compatible device Catch every match Live and Exclusive to Telstra this season:
How do I get it
Things you need to knowAFL LIVE on your Mobile Eligible mobile devices for AFL Live include - Android smartphone version 2.2 or higher, Android tablet version 3.0 or higher, iPhone 3GS with iOS 4 or later, iPhone 4 or later, iPad 1 or iPad 2 and most devices capable of 3GP video streams. m.afl.com.au is not available on Windows Phone 7 devices. If you are a Telstra Next G® mobile customer you will not incur data usage charges for viewing or using m.afl.com.au (unless you are roaming overseas). After the first month free, the $10 monthly fee will apply unless you cancel. Limit 60 min/session. Maximum number of viewers at any time may apply. For Pre-paid customers, minimum recharge of $20 required for first month free offer. Limit to one offer per customer per pre-paid account.Screen size restrictions apply for Tablet viewing. Limited features during 2012 NAB Cup. Apple, iPhone, iPad and iTunes are trade marks of Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries. Android and Google Play are trade marks of Google, Inc |
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| BigPond® Unmetered Content |
A range of BigPond sites you can access as much as you like without incurring data costs.
BigPond® Unmetered Content
Available on your phone right now
On your Telstra Next G® mobile, some BigPond sites are unmetered. This means you can access these sites as much as you like without incurring data costs. All you need to do is visit the BigPond Mobile Services 'Home' and 'Search' tabs on your phone. Things you need to knowBrowsing charges apply when you access 3rd party websites or type a URL into your browser. |
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| Calling Number Display |
See the number of the person calling you and display or block your own number.
Calling Number DisplayView FAQs
Available on your phone right now
Calling Number Display shows the number of the caller to your mobile phone (unless their number is blocked). This feature is only available for calls made from Australia. If you prefer, you can block your number from appearing on a one off or permanent basis. Your phone number can also be displayed or blocked when you call someone who is overseas. |
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| Callertones |
Callertones replace the standard ringing tone that people hear when they call your phone.
Callertones
Available on your phone right now
Callertones replace the standard ring tone people hear when they call your phone with music, sound effects or comedy. Your callers, however, will still hear ringing in the background. Callertones are available to anyone with a Telstra mobile phone. Things you need to knowAvailable only to Telstra customers. One free tone per customer from a selected range when you first subscribe to Callertones for $1.95 per month. First month free for first-time subscribers. You must maintain your Callertones subscription to keep enjoying your free tone. Additional tones $3.50 each. |
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| Downloads |
Get the most out of your phone with a range of tones, pics, videos and games.
Downloads
Available on your phone right now
Personalise your mobile and give it some life and personality. GamesKeep your brain sharp and your imagination fired up with a great range of BigPond® Games on your phone. Choose from classic arcade-style games, brain-teasers and educational games, plus the latest action, strategy and adventure challenges. MusicAccess an extensive catalogue of tracks, albums and videos from BigPond Music. You can browse, preview, then download music to your compatible Next G mobile and enjoy it whenever you like. You can simultaneously download an MP3 copy to your PC and pay only once for content. PicsSpice up your mobile with fun wallpapers – change the background on your phone screen or attach a cool pic to a friend in your phonebook. TonesThere are chart toppers, classic hits, unique sounds and video tones. You can also have multiple tones for different friends. VideosEntertain yourself on the go with short-form video clips. Funny, exciting, surprising – there's something for everyone. Download and keep videos on your compatible phone and watch them anytime. CallertonesCallertones replace the standard ring tone people hear when they call your phone with music, sound effects or comedy. Your callers, however, will still hear ringing in the background. Callertones are available to anyone with a Telstra mobile phone. Things you need to knowYour standard download charges may apply. The content you can access depends on your handset, the network you're connected to and network coverage. |
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| Easycall |
Manage your busy life with our Easycall products including Call Waiting, Conference Call and Call Enquiry.
Easycall
Available on your phone right now
Easycall offers a range of services to help you stay in touch so you don't have to worry about missing a critical call, meeting or discussion. It includes Call Waiting, Call Enquiry and Conference Call. Call Waiting alerts you if someone else is trying to call you when you are on the phone. You can put your current caller on hold and take the incoming call. You can also switch between callers. If you don't want to take the call, ignore the Call Waiting tone and it will stop after 20 seconds. You could also use one of our messaging services to handle the unanswered call like MessageBank®, Memo, or Message2txt™. Call Enquiry allows you to make an outgoing call on your compatible mobile phone while you're already on a call. Your original call is placed on hold while you call the other number. You can also switch between calls. With Conference Call you can talk to up to five other parties simultaneously. PricingNormal call costs apply so Call Enquiry and Conference Calls are listed as call charges on your itemised bill. When you make Call Enquiry and Conference Calls, you may see two calls for the same time period. Calls are only charged if they are answered. |
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| Facebook® and Twitter™ SMS |
Keep up with the latest on Facebook and Twitter when you're out and about.
Facebook® and Twitter™ SMSView FAQs
For Facebook – SMS 'fb' to 0198 FBOOK (0198 32665)
For Twitter – SMS 'start' to 01980 TWITT (01980 89488)
Stay social with mobile alerts and uploads – now you can receive FREE SMS alerts and send updates via text message, only on your Telstra mobile. Anytime your friends comment, update their status, post to your wall or tweet, you can choose to hear about it via an SMS notification straight to your mobile, then instantly respond via SMS without having to login online. You can also update your status at anytime by sending an SMS direct to your Facebook or Twitter page. Facebook SMS
And don't forget to 'Like' Telstra's Facebook page and be the first to hear about our latest products, services and social networking news. Twitter SMS
Things you need to knowService may be withdrawn at any time by us or by Facebook or Twitter. Our Fair Use Policy applies. Limit of 2000 SMS alerts each month. Standard SMS charges apply for all SMS sent. We may suspend or cancel your service if you send inappropriate content or links, send spam or otherwise interfere with the service. See Part E – SMS Messages and Email of Our Customer Terms for full terms. Facebook is a registered trade mark of Facebook, Inc. Twitter is a trade mark of Twitter, Inc., and is used under license. |
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| Garmin® Navigator |
Turn your smartphone into a GPS device with live traffic and speed alerts.
Garmin® NavigatorView FAQs
Available to download to your compatible device now
Garmin Navigator turns your smartphone into a full-featured GPS device, with turn by turn spoken directions, 3D Junction Views, lane guidance, live traffic and speed alerts, petrol prices, and more. It has free basic navigation, but for subscribers it is one of the most comprehensive GPS navigation solutions available on mobile phones in Australia. For Telstra customers with compatible Next G® handsets, Garmin Navigator provides free basic navigation, integrated Yellow Pages, and the latest maps updated four times a year. Free features on Garmin Navigator are free of subscriptions, free of data charges on the Next G network, and free of third party advertisements. Subscribers to Garmin Navigator also have access to the latest premium features not common in other navigation applications such as live traffic incident data and petrol prices, quarterly map updates, free upgrades, 3D Junction Views and lane guidance. Subscribers on supported phones and tablets1 can also enable 3D buildings and landmarks, and an advanced pedestrian navigation mode that will show you where to walk and which train, tram, or ferry to catch, where to change and where to stop in most major cities. Garmin Navigator can help you avoid major traffic incidents, toll roads, and find points of interest such as hotels, restaurants, ATMs, and petrol stations. Free Features include:
Premium Features include:
Pricing for Premium Features
How do I use it?Here are some Garmin Navigator screens with tips on how to use some of its most exciting features. How do I get it?Garmin Navigator is currently available on a number of handsets including Android phones and tablets, Windows Phone 7 handsets, Apple® iPhone 3, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and works well on the iPad and iPad 2. BlackBerry users and customers with other phones should consider using Whereis Navigator which provides a good user experience on existing devices. Find out if your device is compatible with Garmin Navigator or Whereis Navigator To download now, visit http://telstra.mobi/garmin on your mobile's browser. To download the Garmin Navigator from the Apple App store open 'App store' and click 'Search'. Type in Telstra and tap 'Search', choose Garmin Navigator and tap 'FREE' and install. Enter iTunes Password then tap 'Ok‘. Things you need to know1. Available on Android phones, and Apple® iPhone 3GS or later. Not supported yet in Windows Phone 7. Restrictions on driver use, including specific restrictions on L and P plate drivers, exist in some States and Territories and you should check local rules. For full Garmin® Navigator terms, please visit Our Customer Terms Apple and iPad are trade marks of Apple, Inc., registered in the US and other countries. iPhone is a trade mark of Apple, Inc. Android and the Android logo, as well as the Google Play and the Google Play Logo are trademarks of Google, Inc. Windows is a trade mark of the Microsoft Group of companies. |
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| Memo |
A receptionist to answer your calls and sends the message to you via SMS and/or email.
MemoView FAQs
Call 125 111
Memo is an answering service that can be attached to any Telstra mobile phone and uses a receptionist to answer your calls and send your messages. It includes the following features: Personalised Greeting: You can customise the operator's greeting to give your callers a professional answering service based on your personal or business needs. You can also provide the operator with information about your business to be given to your callers on request. Email Drop Copy: A free feature that can send your message via email. Message ID: All messages can have a counter added which will allow you to determine when you might have missed messages or messages have been delayed. Redirection: Enables you to forward your messages to someone else based on a set of sophisticated calendar rules. For example, during business hours to one number and after hours to another. Work Order Template 'Always in Business': You can specify four pieces of information and the operator will prompt callers for these details each time, for example, you may want to ask callers for their name, number of the reason for their call. Details are delivered in a pre-defined SMS format. Pricing
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| MessageBank |
An answering service for your mobile phone.
MessageBank®View FAQs
Available on your phone right now
MessageBank is an answering service for your mobile phone, so you can still receive calls when your phone is unattended, busy, out of range or has a flat battery. It's simple, just dial 101 and follow the voice prompts to set up and explore MessageBank's features. There are two types: StandardSuitable for all mobile phone users and Telstra Pre-Paid customers. You'll receive MessageBank Standard when you activate your Telstra mobile service. VideoSuitable for Next G and 3G mobile phones where voice and video calls can be received into your mailbox. You'll receive Video MessageBank when you activate your Next G or 3G service. As a Telstra Pre-Paid customer, you will need a Next G service to use Video MessageBank. Pricing and storage
You can also use MessageBank while travelling, as you would in Australia. For detailed information download the Telstra International Roaming Pocket Guide (PDF, 441KB) MessageBank roaming rates apply. Things you need to know
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| Message2txt® |
Allows callers to leave a short 10 second message that is converted to text and sent to you as a free SMS.
Message2txt®View FAQs
Available on your phone right now
With Message2txt, callers who can't get through to you will have the option to leave a short 10 second message that is converted to text and sent to you as an SMS. It is enabled when you don't have a messaging service (like MessageBank or Voice2Text) and your mobile phone is switched off, out of range, busy or unanswered. Callers will hear this message: "The person you are calling is not available. Please leave a short 10 second message after the tone and we will send the message as a text." If the caller leaves a message, you will receive a free SMS with the caller's message and mobile number (unless the caller's number is withheld). To return the call, simply press the call button. You can also reply to the caller's SMS. You can turn off the service if you prefer – just contact us on 125 111. PricingIf the caller leaves a message, there is no charge to you to receive the SMS however the caller will be charged standard call rates as soon as the call is connected to the Message2txt service. If you reply to the SMS or call back, standard SMS or call rates will apply in these instances. Things you need to knowThe Message2txt service will do its best to convert the caller's message accurately into a text message, but the conversion may not be totally accurate in cases like if the caller's voice or words are unclear. We may use a third party to assist in the translation of a voice message. You should receive the text message about 3.5 minutes after the caller leaves the voice message, but sometimes it may take up to 20 minutes. The caller's voice message isn't stored, which means you won't be able to retrieve it. |
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| Mobile Codes |
Connect to the net without having to search or type in a web address.
Mobile Codes
Available on your phone right now
Mobile Codes let you quickly connect to the internet on your phone without having to search or type in a web address. Many Next G mobiles are already loaded with Telstra's exclusive Mobile Code Reader. To use it, just activate the software and point and click your phone at the barcode. The Code Reader does the rest, taking you straight to web pages with information, promotions, offers, discounts, location maps and more. |
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| Mobile Security |
Protect your Android device with Lookout Mobile Security.
Mobile Security
Get complete security in a single app for your Android device. You take your phone everywhere and do almost everything with it. With Lookout Mobile Security installed, you can feel confident that your personal information is protected, even if your phone is lost or stolen. Named a top Android app of all time by TechCrunch and brought to you by the trusted leader in Android Security Software, this app:
Visit the Lookout site for the FREE1 download Things you need to know
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| MyConnect® |
Get all your contacts, emails, voice, text and picture messages organised in one place.
MyConnect®
Available on your phone right now
Get all your contacts, emails, voice, text and picture messages organised in one place – then access them on the go from your compatible Next G mobile phone or computer. MyConnect brings all your essential bits and pieces together for you which makes it even easier to use MyEmail, My Account and MySync to manage them. My InboxEmail, manage your contacts, tasks and calendar with a total of 1GB of storage1. Plus you can link your compatible Telstra mobile or home/office phone to access and store your voice mail and use your Telstra mobile to send SMS/MMS, receive and store video mail and receive calendar notifications (charges apply). MyEmailMost mobile phones come with email capability of some sort but MyEmail sends emails from up to five accounts to your compatible mobile, all for a single monthly fee of just $7. You can set it up so your personal and work emails from most providers go straight to MyEmail. Then you can read and reply as usual, and deal with your essential stuff when you're on the go2. MySyncIf you lose your mobile, don't panic. For just $3 a month you can automatically and wirelessly backup and sync your mobile contacts, calendar entries and tasks securely with Telstra3. So if you lose, break or upgrade your compatible Telstra Next G mobile, you'll at least get your data back. My AccountWith My Account you can manage all your Telstra bills and content subscriptions from your compatible post-paid Next G mobile. Simply register for Online Billing, then:
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| Mobile FOXTEL from Telstra |
Watch some of your favourite FOXTEL shows and channels on your compatible Next G phone.
Mobile FOXTEL from Telstra
Available on your phone right now
Pick from a range of some of your favourite mobile FOXTEL shows and channels, then watch them on your compatible Next G phone when you're on the move. The monthly subscription to Mobile FOXTEL from Telstra starts at just $12, and it's unmetered, so you can watch without worrying about incurring data charges. |
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| Online Text Buddy |
A quick and easy way to send text messages - from the comfort of your desktop computer.
Online Text BuddyView FAQs
AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD RIGHT NOW
Telstra Online Text Buddy is a quick and easy way to send text messages – from the comfort of your desktop computer.1 This is especially handy when you're at work, you've left your phone at home or have a flat battery. Or maybe you can just type faster on a full-size keyboard. Whatever the need, Telstra Online Text Buddy is a simple and convenient way to send text messages from your desktop computer. PricingThe Telstra Online Text Buddy application is free2 to install. How do I get it?Getting started is easy. Just download the application and double click on the file to install it. Telstra Online Text Buddy application (EXE, 8.14MB) Please note: Telstra Online Text Buddy is a Windows based application. Compatibility information is available in the FAQs. Logging inOnce you install the Telstra Online Text Buddy application on your computer, you'll be asked to enter your Telstra mobile phone number. A PIN will then be sent to your mobile phone handset by text message (at no charge). The Telstra Online Text Buddy will then require you to enter this PIN and choose your new password. Whenever you log in to Telstra Online Text Buddy, you'll need to use your mobile phone number and the password you have chosen. You can also ask Telstra Online Text Buddy to 'remember' your login, so you don't need to enter it each time you start your computer. Now you're ready to write and send text messages. And of course, you can install the Telstra Online Text Buddy on multiple computers – so you can log in and send text messages from your home, work or a friend's computer. Things you need to know1. Texts sent via your Telstra Online Text Buddy are charged to your chosen Telstra mobile service at the same rate and will also include your plan's discount or bonus text options (exclusions apply). Telstra Online Text Buddy cannot be used to receive SMS. All replies to SMS sent using Telstra Online Text Buddy will be directed to your chosen Telstra mobile service. 2. Download fees may apply for downloading the Telstra Online Text buddy application and Flash Player (if required) in accordance with your internet service provider's plan. The full terms and conditions may be accessed in Our Customer Terms. |
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| Picture and Video Messaging (MMS) |
Send pictures and videos to your friends and family.
Picture and Video Messaging (MMS)View FAQs
Call 125 111
With Picture and Video Messaging (MMS) you can share your best moments with friends and family. Take a photo, shoot a short video or record some audio – then add some text and send. You can send Picture and Video Messages to any MMS capable mobile phone in Australia, any email address worldwide and to selected international mobile destinations. Want to store or print your pictures? A Picture Message is a great way to get photos from your mobile to your PC – just send an MMS to your email address or sign up to BigPond® Photos. Pricing
How do I get it?Usually your mobile will be set up when you buy it, so you can start sending MMS straight away. To check it's working you can send an MMS (for free) to 176MMS (176667) and we'll send you a Picture Message back. If you can view the Picture Message on your mobile then you are set up and ready to go. If not, here's how to get set up: 1. Online |
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| PocketNews |
Get the latest sports scores, news and information sent to your mobile.
PocketNewsView FAQs
Available on your phone right now
With PocketNews we'll send you all the latest sports scores, news and information straight to your compatible Telstra mobile by SMS or MMS, fast. A range of content is available including breaking news, finance, weather, astrology, sports results and surf reports. PocketNews On DemandDo you want to receive the latest footy or cricket scores? PocketNews allows you to receive a great range of content and information via text messages that are sent to your Telstra GSM or compatible Next G™ mobile phone. It's so convenient - use PocketNews OnDemand to get what you need! AlertsDo you need to be notified when a stock reaches a specific price? Want to be sent a text telling you the weather forecast or how well the waves are breaking at your favourite spot? How about finding out what your horoscope is telling you today, or quarterly scores during that sports match you can't be at? With PocketNews you'll receive regular text message Alerts with all the latest events. |
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| Premium SMS Services |
Competitions, horoscopes, voting lines – find out how to make Premium SMS Services work for you.
Premium SMS ServicesView FAQs
Available on your phone right now
Premium SMS services or 19 SMS services are information and entertainment services that deliver various forms of content to your mobile phone. They can be purchased by making a phone call, sending a text message, or requesting them via the internet from your mobile. Examples include psychic and horoscope lines, weather services, voting lines for television shows or competition lines, dating and chat services, ringtones and exam result hotlines. Premium SMS services provided by third parties other than Telstra are offered via numbers starting with '19'. Know what you're signing up forWhen you buy content using a 19 number (such as a ringtone) you may be signing up to receive and pay for content on a regular basis that attracts a charge each time it is sent to your phone. You should read the terms and conditions carefully before signing up to determine if it's a once off charge or a subscription service. Helpful tips
If you send a text message requesting one ringtone, wallpaper or joke and experience any of the following:
then the first step to stop further messages is to reply and type in the text 'STOP'. If this attempt to unsubscribe has been successful you should receive a confirmation text message. If you are receiving Premium SMS services from multiple providers, you will need to send a 'STOP' message to each provider. If after sending 'STOP' messages, you continue to receive the messages, contact the provider directly. The provider's contact number is in the SMS you sent the 'STOP' reply to and can also be found on your Telstra mobile bill or by visiting 19SMS and entering the provider's 19 number into the 19 Service Finder tool. If you have a Telstra Pre-Paid service and you are unsure of how your credit is being spent, you can call 125 8888 (a free call from your Pre-Paid service) and ask for a list of your charges. This list will contain the provider's contact information. Some providers can supply a copy of requests received and items they have sent to customers (via fax or email). This can be useful in comparing subscriptions that have been requested and the 'STOP' messages sent, confirming whether the correct cancellation codes have been sent through. Barring, monthly caps and complaintsYou can bar all Premium SMS services on your mobile, so that you won't receive, be charged for, or be able to use these services after barring is activated. There is no charge to activate barring and it will not restrict your access to other services. You can also request a spend limit be placed on your account. To request a spend limit, bar your service or make a complaint about Premium SMS charges:
Please allow up to one business day for barring to be activated. Barring does not apply to Premium MMS as Telstra does not currently offer Premium MMS services. For more information about Premium SMS services, please visit 19SMS. Things you need to knowFor more details about Premium SMS, see Our Customer Terms. |
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| Sending Messages Overseas |
Send text, picture and video messages to friends and family overseas.
Sending Messages OverseasView FAQs
Available on your phone right now
As a Telstra mobile customer, you can send texts, picture and video messages (MMS) to friends and family overseas on selected international phone companies' networks and also receive messages from them. You don't have to do anything special to your phone or number. If you can send within Australia then you can send overseas. You can also send a picture or video message to any email address worldwide. Just make sure your friends and family have MMS working on their phone and that their carrier and country are participating as listed here. International picture and video messages have a size limit of 300 kilobytes per message. If you try to send a message over this limit it may not be delivered. If the recipient isn't with a participating carrier, they may receive a text message directing them to a website to see your MMS. PricingThe cost of a 160 character text message originating in Australia and sent to an international number is 50c (incl GST). All international picture and video messages (MMS) are charged at a flat rate of 75c (incl GST) per message, per recipient. If you're travelling overseas and want to send and receive your pictures and videos, please see details on International Roaming FAQs. If you're set-up to make international calls while overseas, you can still send to friends and family in Australia and to overseas destinations if their carrier and country are participating as listed here. |
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| SMS Delivery Reports |
Be notified when your text has reached your friend or family member.
SMS Delivery ReportsView FAQs
Available on your phone right now
An SMS Delivery Report is sent to your mobile to let you know when your text message has been delivered to your friend, family or colleague's Australian mobile number (or to their network, depending on the carrier, where available). An SMS may not arrive straight away for the following reasons:
An SMS Delivery Report won't tell you when the person has read your message, just that it has been successfully delivered. Depending on their carrier, you may receive an SMS Delivery Report when your text message has been successfully delivered to their network, not their mobile. This means you'll receive an SMS Delivery Report even if their mobile is turned off. PricingSMS Delivery Reports are optional and charged at 5c per report when active (GST incl.) If your text message is longer than 160 characters, you may be charged for more than one SMS Delivery Report. |
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| Text Messaging (SMS) |
Send a text message to another mobile.
Text Messaging (SMS)View FAQs
Available on your phone right now
It's easy to send a text message. Simply key in your message using your mobile phone's keypad, press 'Send' and you're texting. You can now also stay in touch with SMS from your home computer via MyInbox. PricingThe cost to send a text message to standard Australian numbers is up to 25 cents per recipient (up to 160 characters), depending on your mobile plan, and they are free to receive. The cost to send a 160 character text message from Australia to an international number is 50 cents per recipient. |
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| Tribe® |
Access Facebook, Twitter and MySpace from a single location on your compatible Next G mobile.
Tribe®View FAQs
Available on your phone right now
Tribe is a social networking service that is FREE to Browse within Australia for Next G customers. It enables you to access and update Facebook®, Twitter™ and MySpace™ from a single location on your compatible Next G mobile. Tribe is exclusive to Telstra. With Tribe you can browse and comment on your friends' updates and photos, view messages, wall posts and photo albums as well as update your own status. You can also upload photos to one or more social networks simultaneously. You can save time because once you've added Facebook, Twitter and MySpace to Tribe, there's no need to sign into each one separately anymore. Tribe is exclusive to Telstra and is available to most Next G Post-Paid and Pre-Paid customers with a compatible handset. And don't forget to 'Like' Telstra's Facebook page and be the first to hear about our latest products, services and social networking news. PricingAll posts and uploads within Tribe are free of charge. Browsing charges apply when you leave Tribe and access Facebook, Twitter and MySpace directly. Standard SMS and MMS charges apply for uploads sent using SMS and MMS. Charges will also apply for all browsing when roaming internationally. Tribe alerts delivered by SMS are FREE of charge Standard SMS and MMS charges apply to send messages back to the Tribe service on TRIBE (87423). Things you need to knowOur Fair Use Policy applies with a limit of 600MB usage per month on the Tribe site. The first time you access Tribe, you'll need to provide your login details (username and password) for each Social Network you wish to add to Tribe. Your login details won't be stored by the Tribe system. You don't need to login every time you use Tribe. Tribe will recognise you based on your SIM card and log you in automatically. The range and type of content that you can access depends on your mobile handset, the network you're connected to and network coverage. Some content is provided by third parties. To the extent permitted by law, we aren't responsible for third party content and don't promise its accuracy, suitability or quality. Tribe will work on most Next G mobile handsets currently sold by Telstra. Facebook is a registered trade mark of Facebook, Inc. Twitter is a trade mark of Twitter, Inc., and is used under license. MySpace and the MySpace logo are trade marks of MySpace, Inc. |
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| Video Calling |
Make a video call to family and friends.
Video CallingView FAQs
Available on your phone right now
Whether it's sharing a funny moment with a friend, sending a birthday message, getting advice on a gift before you buy or saying goodnight to the kids when you're away – making a video call is easy. Before you make a video call, you should check:
Outside a Next G or 3G coverage areaIf you make a video call to a person with a video calling capable Telstra mobile (Next G or 3G) while they are outside a Next G or 3G coverage area, the video call will be unsuccessful and you will have the option to make a voice call instead. If the person you are video calling is not answering, on another call or their mobile phone is switched off, the video call will divert to their Video MessageBank®, if they have one activated. You must be in a Next G or 3G coverage area to view video messages on your Video MessageBank, but you can hear the voice component of your video messages outside these areas. Simply dial '101' and select either a voice or video call. If you or the other person on the video call move out of a Next G or 3G coverage area, your video call will drop out. You will be able to call the other person back with a voice call. To check if you're in a coverage zone, simply locate the Next G or 3G signal display on your mobile handset. There may be places within our Next G or 3G coverage areas where access to video calling and Video MessageBank is limited or unavailable – in high-rise buildings for example. You can use your Next G handset to make international video calls to 3GSM customers of mobile carriers in selected countries where we have arrangements in place. See Next G network settings for overseas International video callsCountries and carriers for International video calls (PDF, 106KB) PricingPhone, Member and Casual Plans
Freedom® Connect Plans
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| Voice2Text® |
Get your MessageBank messages sent to you as texts.
Voice2Text®
Available on your phone right now
Sometimes it's just not convenient to listen to your voice messages. With Voice2Text, you can get your voice messages without dialling into your MessageBank® because they will be automatically converted to text and sent to you as an SMS. PricingChoose the Voice2Text pack that will best suit your needs based on the number of messages you think you may receive per month. You can easily switch packs from one month to the next if your usage patterns change. Voice2Text charges are in addition to your standard MessageBank costs.
Introductory offerWhen you first subscribe to a Voice2Text pack, you'll automatically receive your first month usage free1 (including monthly charge and usage charges above the monthly included messages). At the end of the introductory offer you'll automatically move to the monthly Voice2Text pack you have selected. Find out how easy our Voice2Text service is. Just call 1800 612 199 from your mobile (standard mobile rates apply), leave a voice message and it will be sent to your mobile as a Voice2Text message. Things you need to know
Unused included messages expire monthly. If the voice message is too long to convert into 3 text messages, the text will be truncated and the message will tell you to call 101 if you want to listen to the entire message. Voice2Text replaces any other voice mail or messaging service you may have, other than MessageBank. Voice2Text will do its best to convert the caller's message accurately into a text message, but the conversion may not be totally accurate in cases like if the caller's voice or words are unclear. We may use a third party to assist in the translation of a voice message. You should receive the text message about 3.5 minutes after the caller leaves the voice message, but sometimes it may take up to 20 minutes. |
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| Whereis® Mobile |
Get from A to B with the help of maps and turn-by-turn instructions.
Whereis® Mobile
Available on your phone right now
You don't need to use an expensive standalone GPS (Global Positioning System) or to rely on directions from friends when you can use Whereis Mobile on your phone. It gets you from A to B with the help of maps or turn-by-turn directions. Use the What's Nearby function to find restaurants, parking, ATMs or shops. You can even find nearby friends and family (if they're with Telstra) using Whereis Everyone. Whereis Mobile is BigPond Unmetered if you're a Telstra Next G customer. |
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| Yellow Mobile™ |
Fast, convenient access to businesses all over Australia.
Yellow Mobile™
Available on your phone right now
With Yellow Mobile on your Next G handset, you have fast convenient access to businesses all over Australia. You can:
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Garmin® Navigatior
Navigator allows you to move around the map and view nearby places while navigating.
To return back to normal navigation mode, access navigation menus, or return to the main menu, select the car icon on the bottom left corner of the screen.
On Android and iPhone, Garmin Navigator’s pedestrian mode provides advice on which trains, trams and ferries will get you to your destination. To enable this feature, start from the main menu and select 'Settings', then 'Navigation' then select 'Public Transit Types' and enable the types of public transport you would like to use.
You should also check the 'Settings' -> 'Navigation' -> 'Optimise Route For' menu has been set to either 'Padestrian' or 'Ask Before Routing' before you start your route.
Navigator works on tablets, and is a great tool for the passenger assisting a driver in a new city.
When approaching complex intersections, a 3D depiction of the intersection will be displayed with bright yellow lines that point you in the direction you should go. This feature is called a 'Junction View' and can be enabled in the 'Settings' -> 'Navigation' menu.
Garmin Navigator has an easy to use interface and simple menu structure. All addresses, suburbs, points of interest and other destination can be entered from the 'Where To' button.
Use the 'View Map' button to browse the map or return to the navigation screen. The smaller buttons on the right side of the screen provide quick access to nearby traffic events, fuel prices and settings.
Navigator is designed to run in the background so you will hear directions even if you need to open another application. To save battery, please make sure you press the red 'Stop' button when no longer in use.
The main navigation screen has a number of buttons, including ' + ' and ' - ' buttons to zoom in an out, a layers button that allows you to choose which points of interest will be displayed, a traffic button (icon has two cars) to display nearby incidents. Also displayed on this screen is the speed limit in a red circle, the estimated arrival and car speed.
