THANKS FOR CHOOSING TELSTRA TABLE OF CONTENTS PRE-PAID MOBILE BROADBAND What’s inside this guide Now you can get super fast internet access so you have more freedom to connect when you’re on the go. Getting started Your starter kit includes a USB Modem and a Telstra Pre-Paid SIM Managing your account card that operates on the Next G®...
1. GETTING STARTED Step 1: Plug in the USB Modem to install the Connection Manager The USB Modem has built-in software which allows you to self- install the Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband Connection Manager quickly and simply. The Connection Manager is the application that allows you to connect to the internet.
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Windows users simply double click the setup.exe fi le and follow Click Next to accept the default location or click Browse to specify the prompts to complete the installation. your own path. Mac users open the Mobile Broadband Setup from your FileManager, double click Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband and follow the installation instructions.
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Step 2: Activate your Telstra Pre-Paid service The installation is complete when you see this screen: Once Connection Manager is installed, click the Activate button, fi ll in your details and follow the prompts. You’ll need: Your Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband service number, located on the bottom right corner on the back of the pack Personal information (such as name, address &...
2. MANAGING YOUR ACCOUNT You can manage your Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband Telstra Pre-Paid Connection Manager Updates account from your computer, by following the steps below: Your Telstra Pre-Paid Connection Manager will automatically check for software updates periodically. Alternatively, you can click on Plug your USB Modem in your computer Tools in the Connection Manager, and select Check for Updates menu item, to manually download the latest software.
3. USING THE TELSTRAONE EXPERIENCE Your new Telstra Elite® Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband device includes Search TelstraOne Experience with features that make it easier to connect Once connected, you can quickly search and fi nd what you need and access all of your favourite services and functions.
4. RECHARGE OPTIONS Your data rate is determined by your latest recharge amount, so the higher your recharge amount, the better the value. To recharge with an Electronic Voucher or Card: To activate your voucher go to the My Account main menu: To recharge with a Credit Card: Click on Recharge From the My Account main menu:...
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Handy Hint Handy Hint To recharge with PayPal™: If you have a Telstra Pre-Paid or Post-Paid Mobile you can transfer If you have a Telstra Pre-Paid or Post-Paid Mobile you can transfer From the My Account main menu: credit to your Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband service by using: credit to your Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband service by using: Click on Recharge My Account from the BigPond portal on your phone, or...
5. MOBILE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET Now that the Connection Manager is installed and you have Where to buy recharge vouchers credit in your account, you can connect to the internet whenever You can purchase recharge vouchers from retail outlets, newsagents, you’re in a coverage area.
6. TEXT MESSAGES 9. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW You can send and receive text messages on your computer using Network unlocking fee applies to device. the My Messages icon in the Connection Manager. Next G coverage depends on your location, device and whether your device has an external antenna attached.
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1.4 Your USB Modem pack specifi es the “Network Access Period” 1.11 When your service is in recharge only period, you cannot during which you can use the service features or other Telstra connect to the internet (you may call emergency services and services, once registered.
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4. Changing our customer terms 6. Liability We can change most of the terms (including price) on which Our liability to you we supply services to you. Generally, subject to some exceptions, 6.1 If our services are used by you in pursuit of fi nancial gain if a change is not required by law or necessary for security or (such as to conduct share trading), it is very important that you technical reasons and has more than a minor detrimental impact...
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7. General Full details of the policy are available in Our Customer Terms Please read Telstra’s Privacy Statement “Protecting Your Privacy” which can be found at telstra.com.au/customerterms available at telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy_statement.html 10. Complaints which sets out how your personal information is collected, used We aim to resolve all problems and complaints quickly and and disclosed (including for marketing purposes) and your rights effectively.
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