Old Pagkages - and a Warning about PPU when Migrating or taking up a New Package
. iBurst however maintains that the old packages still exist alongside the new ones. I wonder if they even show the old packages as available?
Not that I can find...
http://www.iburst.co.za/default.aspx?link=packages_wireless
http://www.iburst.co.za/documents/packages/pricelist.pdf
In both the above links (Iburst Wiresless) only the 'new' 7 restructured packages and pricing are displayed.
The second link does contain addtional information, but this is related to their full range of products including ADSL, HSDPA and other things like Value Added Services etc.
Please help me out here if I am wrong:
if someone else can find out where the 'old' packages are available[listed] on their web site for purchase please post the link.
The thing to be very careful of here is the following: (See the .pdf document for details - Under Notes item 2)
The highlighting in red was done by me...
"
All of the iBurst packages are automatically activated with Pay-per-use. Pay-per-use data billed in 1 megabyte increments rounded up to the next megabyte. Opting out of
Pay-per-use on an iBurst Wireless package means that upon reaching the data limit/cap for the month, the subscriber’s service will either be throttled (slowed to a maximum of
64 kbps) or capped (disconnected) depending on their package. iBurst Wireless subscribers on a KickStart or Playa package will be capped, while subscribers on a Giga package
or higher will be throttled. Opting out of Pay-per-use on an iBurst ADSL package means that upon reaching the data limit/cap for the month, the subscriber’s service will be
capped. No throttling available on ADSL packages. Where a subscriber is throttled or capped, the subscriber will be required to top up with Bandwidth Booster in order to
continue normal service. No Pay-per-use opt out available on FreeFlo packages. iBurst HSDPA Pay-per-use billed in 1 byte increments and no Pay-per-use opt out available."
You specifically have to 'Opt out' of 'Pay-per-use' when filling out a Migration form, we noticed the clause an opted out...(and I am speaking under correction here, but probably when signing a new agreement as well - I have not signed or seen a new subscription form lately).
If you do not 'Opt out' (You have to mark a check box on the migration form etc.), You will then be billed at the '1 megabyte increments rounded up to the next megabyte.'
Which is : (this from the fist link posted above)
"Reached your data limit?
You have 3 options:
* Continue on Pay-per-use (all packages are activated with PPU by default) and pay R0,95 per MB used.
* Top up your bandwidth with a Bandwidth Booster. These allow you to buy bundles of extra bandwidth for less. Click here for more info.
* Opt out of PPU*, which means your service will be throttled or capped unless you purchase a Bandwidth Booster (see above)
* Click here to opt out of PPU
(PPU Opt-out is not available on FreeFlo packages)"
So if you do not opt out...
As an example an extra 1 Gigabyte of Data (used on PPU once you have reached your data limit) will cost you R950.00...
Be warned.
thats blatant robbery, with ADSL it only costs R70 per GB at a far more stable and higher speed.
