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MetaformMetaform MelbournePosts: 506Member
edited November 2012 in Family Matters
Let's get down to the dirty details here. So you got your flight and accommodation arranged, but have you thought of how you're gonna be connected when you get there?

Need advice - mobile and internet plans, electricity and water. Flying to Melbourne in a month and a half's time. Halpz!

CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

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  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    excellent thread! bookmarked... :)

    thans for starting this @Metaform

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
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    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
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  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    So bukas na iinstall Yung DSL dito sa flat namin. May mas mura pa b sa TPG unlimited adsl for $59.99? Any comment about them or other ISPs?

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
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  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    So after three weeks of waiting and installation nightmare, naikabit na rin ng TPG and DSL namin sa flat. Signal not bad. Customer service and tech support ay sa Ortigas ang bagsak pero ang sungit nung supervisor sa pag-waive ng technician fee (another story altogether).

    image

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    So after three weeks of waiting and installation nightmare, naikabit na rin ng TPG and DSL namin sa flat. Signal not bad. Customer service and tech support ay sa Ortigas ang bagsak pero ang sungit nung supervisor sa pag-waive ng technician fee (another story altogether).

    image
    So was it waived? :)

    I heard horror stories as well of waiting before ma install ang DSL services - unlike sa SG before wherein it was like, please wait for at most a day before you can use.

    Yun pala, after kami naka-uwi sa bahay, pwede na magamit ang DSL and Cable TV! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    So after three weeks of waiting and installation nightmare, naikabit na rin ng TPG and DSL namin sa flat. Signal not bad. Customer service and tech support ay sa Ortigas ang bagsak pero ang sungit nung supervisor sa pag-waive ng technician fee (another story altogether).

    image
    In all fairness, mabilis ang speed ng internet mo! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    @psychoboy Oo nga e. Kasi sa dati kong office sa disyerto 8 Mbps lang ang speed, fiber-optic line pa yun.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    sh*t 17mb download speed....and how much is the monthly for this?

    yung parang ganyan sa pinas --the closest thing to that would be PLDT fibr and it's 5,500 per month! o_o
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    edited February 2013
    As far as I know it's the cheapest plan for unlimited ADSL - $59.99. Pero crappy installation service. Their contractor only connected the phone line at the main distribution frame, but the line that goes to our flat was not crimped, so TPG tried to charge me another $60 for a "private technician" that will fix the internal wiring. For me it was an unfinished installation so after two days of calling TPG and emailing their complaints department they agreed to waive the $60 fee for the technician (which did a five-minute job in connecting two silver cables in the MDF).

    Then I found out from the other tenants here and from forums online that they always do that to new customers but the problem gets resolved when you push them back.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    As far as I know it's the cheapest plan for unlimited ADSL - $59.99. Pero crappy installation service. Their contractor only connected the phone line at the main distribution frame, but the line that goes to our flat was not crimped, so TPG tried to charge me another $60 for a "private technician" that will fix the internal wiring. For me it was an unfinished installation so after two days of calling TPG and emailing their complaints department they agreed to waive the $60 fee for the technician (which did a five-minute job in connecting two silver cables in the MDF).

    Then I found out from the other tenants here and from forums online that they always do that to new customers but the problem gets resolved when you push them back.
    laid back work! ahahaha... :)

    at least you are now wired very fast now @Metaform!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @Metaform boss... magpapakabit na rin ako ng sarili kong intnet connection, TPG also...
    pwede ba ikaw na rin umaway sa kanila?
    malamang ganon din mangyayari saken e, new customer also.

    Tagalog ba usapan nyo nung tech support?
    Hindi pako sanay makipag-away ng English e hehee...
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @jaero buti na lang mayaman ako..... sa pangarap hahaha :D
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    edited February 2013
    @icebreaker1928 Ganito pards, kapag nangyari sa iyo yun, PM moko bigay ko sayo technique hehe.

    In fairview, mabilis and reliable naman ang connection. Pero you get what you pay for talaga pagdating sa installation.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    edited February 2013
    @jaero nagtanong ako sa telstra... matagal din, 3-8 business days...
    pero astig ng offer nila saken na speed..100mbps..
    yun nga lang 200GB lng a month..walang unlimited..
    tapos 100aud per month nyaaaaa...


    ito yung portion ng usapan namin

    ----------------------------
    TELSTRA TECHSUPPORT:
    Oh I see. Ok well great news anyway, cable is available at that address which means speeds of up to 100 Mbps which is much faster then ADSL 2's maximum speed which is only 20 Mbps. You are able to get a 200 GB plan with a home phone that has unlimited local calls and telstra mobile calls for $100 a month and you also get a free self install kit with a wireless modem router and there is no connection cost if there is a phone socket with a dial tone.
    ME:
    only 200gb? no unlimited?
    TELSTRA TECHSUPPORT:
    No unlimited no, we shape you to 256 Kbps once you reach your limit so you can use it as much as you like even when you reach your cap and won't be charged extra. I have the 200 GB plan myself and I do a lot of downloading and it is more then ample.
    ME:
    200gb is not enough for me. anyway, how long does it take for you to install the connection?
    TELSTRA TECHSUPPORT:
    It would take approximately 3 to 8 business days for you to be activated and our modem to come out.
    ME:
    oh, that's too long hmmm...
    TELSTRA TECHSUPPORT:
    I am sorry to hear that, as you can likely appreciate sometimes these things take time and preparation. All I can recommend to combat that is contact us as soon as the property is signed over to you
    ME:
    anyway, tnx for the information.
    -------------------------------
  • sohcsohc Adelaide
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    Joined: Sep 07, 2011
    I'm using dodo unlimited Internet for $59, pansin ko mas mabilis connection sa Sydney about 10Mbps yung sa kapatid ko compared dito sa SA na 5Mbps lang.

    Pero sulit na din compared sa Pinas. I can download a 1GB movie in less than an hour.

    I'm using Origin for electricity and gas around $200 for three months. (2 persons)

    ACS 262113 / Arrived in Adelaide 19/02/12
    Employment started 19/03/2012
    Enjoying the land down under :)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    @Metaform anong electricity provider mo pre?
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    Joined: Jul 15, 2011
    @icebreaker1928 Apartment ito kaya sinisingil na lang kami ng agent monthly for electricity and quarterly for water. Di ko alam providers.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
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    @Metaform - have you tried the mobile data plan of vodafon?

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    edited February 2013
    @psychoboy wag na wag kang magsubscribe sa vodafone...
  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    edited February 2013
    @psychoboy Naka-prepaid lang ako so $30 for a month for 500 Mb with unlimited social networking, pero mawawala na rin yun come mid-Feb. Meaning maka-count against the 500 Mb allotment yung access to Fb, Twitter, LinkedIn, et al. Mostly I use the data for maps when I'm in the city. Very helpful kasi lagi kong nakakalimutan yung paper map ko sa bahay.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @Metaform - have you tried the mobile data plan of vodafon?
    @psychoboy wag na wag kang magsubscribe sa vodafone...
    @icebreaker1928 - why are you telling me to avoid vodafone? any bad experience?

    @Metaform - what was your prepaid provider po? was it fast?

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @psychoboy hindi po maganda signal ng vodafone... any provider except vodafone.
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
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    @psychoboy hindi po maganda signal ng vodafone... any provider except vodafone.
    Thank you for highlighting this as I was really bent on getting na sana a prepaid from vodafone upon arrival...

    My mate kasi, he is based in Sydney, wala naman daw problem sa kanila mag-asawa. I wonder how it will be in Melbourne! :)

    Cheers

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • hanzyboyhanzyboy Brisbane
    Posts: 66Member
    Joined: Feb 04, 2013
    Hi guys. Just got to Oz about a month ago and staying in Melbourne, prepaid mobile provider ko is Virgin, so far wala naman ako problema from them.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    may parang mobile wifi plan ba dyan? at kumusta mobile internet dyan? consistent naman b?
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @hanzyboy pareho pala tayo, virgin din ako... yung mobile provider ha :D
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @icebreaker1928 and @hanzyboy - thank you!! i will take a look at virgin mobile! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @LokiJr yung parang pocket wifi ba sinasabi mo pafs?
    meron ata, pero mag data plan ka na lang... sim lang din naman gamit ng pocket wifi e..
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Gusto ko sana kasi ng mabilis na internet connection na puwede ko dalhin on the road hehe
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Gusto ko sana kasi ng mabilis na internet connection na puwede ko dalhin on the road hehe
    pafs, eto:

    http://www.virginmobile.com.au/prepaid-mobile-broadband/

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • Davidx23Davidx23 Brisbane
    Posts: 229Member
    Joined: Nov 08, 2011
    wag na wag kang magsubscribe sa vodafone...
    Did you know that nung nagka cyclone sa Rockhampton, down lahat ng telstra (internet, landline, cellphone) communications at vodafone lang ang gumagana.
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