BlackBerry Internet Solution
For small business that use webmail accounts such as Optusnet, Hotmail, Yahoo or Gmail. A Blackberry Internet Solution (BIS) enables you to access your email on your BlackBerry device. The BlackBerry internet Solution “Pulls” emails to your handset wirelessly and can be set to retrieve your emails on a scheduled or ad-hoc basis.
How to get a BlackBerry Internet Solution
1. Select a BlackBerry device.
2. Choose from one of the below options
Option 1
| Plan | BlackBerry® $79 Cap Plan | Call types included in your cap |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusions per month | Unlimited BlackBerry® email & Internet* and up to $300 of included value |
|
| Monthly access fee | $79 | |
| Call rate (per 30 secs) | 35c | |
| Connection fee (per call) | 30c | |
| National SMS (per message of 160 characters) | 25c | |
| Contract length | 24 months | |
| Min. total cost | $1896 |
Includes email traffic and Internet access through the BlackBerry® Internet Browser and/or the BlackBerry® Browser up to the specified limit. Use of any other services will be charged at the rates specified in the Optus standard agreement.
Minimum Total Costs for BlackBerry $79 Cap Plan on 24 month contract is $1,896 plus the cost of the handset.
Option 2
Add BlackBerry® to Your Existing Mobile plan
If you already have an Optus voice plan, add one of the following
BlackBerry® plans.
BlackBerry Plans
| Plan | Included Data | Excess Usage | Pay (mth) | Minimum Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Business Blackberry | Unlimited access to POP3 email 512MB of use of the Blackberry Browser or applications | .5c per KB above 512 MB | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| BES BlackBerry Executive Plan (24Months) | 1MB BlackBerry email & Internet* | .5c per KB | $25.95 | $622.80 |
| BES BlackBerry Executive Plan | 1MB BlackBerry email & Internet* | .5c per KB | $29.95 | $29.95 |
| BES BlackBerry Platinum Plan (24 Months) | Unlimited BlackBerry email & Internet* | $49.95 | $1198.80 | |
| BES BlackBerry Platinum Plan | Unlimited BlackBerry email & Internet* | $59.95 | $59.95 |
* Includes email traffic and Internet access through
the BlackBerry® Internet Browser and/or the BlackBerry®
Browser up to the specified limit. Use of any other services will be charged at
the rates specified in the Optus standard agreement.
Option 3
Backup Voice Plan for your BlackBerry
If you plan to use BlackBerry primarily for email and you don't want to commit to an Optus voice plan, we’ll simply set up a Pay As You Go voice plan and you'll only pay for the calls you make.
| Rate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Calls (per 30 sec) | 35c |
| Connection fee (per call) | 30c |
| Text | 25c |
How many emails are included in my plan±?
The number of emails you can send and receive will be determined by their size. An email with 20 lines of text and no attachments is approximately 2Kb. So, 500 emails will use approximately 1MB of data.
±Optus Zoo/ WAP GPRS browsing and downloading charges excluded. See terms and conditions for details. WAP/GPRS $9.90 cap offer does not apply.
Terms & Conditions
GENERAL
All prices quoted are GST inclusive. Your application is subject to an Optus credit assessment, and acceptance. ‘yes' Business Smart, ‘yes' Business Smart 6+, Business Cap, BlackBerry® Business and Optus Wireless Connect Business Plans are only available to eligible business customers as defined by Optus connecting to the Optus Mobile Digital service. Optus Pre-paid, Optus CDMA, MobileSat, service provider customers, or Corporate customers are not eligible. Not available in conjunction with single bill or e-bill products. You are not able to view your monthly usage prior to receiving your bill. Pricing correct as at 21 July 2006 .
BlackBerry® Internet Solution
The ‘Minimum Total Cost' is set out in the table below plus the cost of your Handset, if any. If you choose a 24 Month Plan, and your service is disconnected for any reason or you switch carriers within this payment period, you will be required to pay the remaining amount on your handset, if any, plus the applicable ‘Termination Fee'.
| Plan | Monthly Access Fee | Min. Total Cost – 24 months | Termination Fee – 24 month plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry® $79 Cap | $79 | $1,896 | $630 |
| BlackBerry® Platinum Bolt On | $39.95 | $958.80 | $150 |
| Plan | Min. Monthly Spend | Min. Total Cost – 24 months | Termination Fee – 24 month plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry® Executive Bolt On | $25.95 | $622.80 | $150 |
| 12 Month Plan | Months 1-6 | Months 7-9 | Months 10-12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of Termination Fee | 100% | 70% | 40% | ||
| 24 Month Plan | Months 1-12 | Months 13-15 | Months 16-18 | Months 19-21 | Months 22-24 |
| % of Termination Fee | 100% | 80% | 60% | 40% | 20% |
BlackBerry® $79 Cap Plan: Available on 24 month contract only and includes up to $300 of voice and text and unlimited BlackBerry® Email and Internet browsing. If you exceed $300 worth of voice calls and text messages in any billing period, standard call and text rates of your plan will apply. You will pay the first $79 worth of national and international voice calls and text, national video calls, national MMS, Voicemail, PTT and 124YES (937) each billing period, after which these services are free up to a maximum of the ‘included value' per billing period. You will be charged this minimum spend even if you do not reach $79 worth of voice calls and text, national video calls, national MMS, Voicemail, PTT or 124YES. This offer cannot be combined with ‘yes' thanks or any other promotional offer and excludes some services, including Optus Zoo, international roaming, international voice calls, international SMS, premium and Third Party SMS, MMS, international MMS, 1300, 1900 and other services. Unused Voice and Text cap does not rollover into the following month.
BlackBerry® Executive and BlackBerry® Platinum Bolt On Plans : Either of these plans may be added to an existing Optus Rate Plan or can be used as Data only plans. If you choose one of these plans and you do not have a Voice Plan for the BlackBerry® service, you will automatically be charged the BlackBerry® default Voice Rate Plan charges if you make a voice call from your BlackBerry® device. Plans available as Month to Month or 24 Month Plans only. The BlackBerry® and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of and trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited - used by permission. SmartShare: 1. Available to Small Business customers only. 2. Shares the minimum monthly spend between ‘yes' Business Smart, BlackBerry® Executive Bolt On, Mobile Data and Optus Wireless Connect services on the same customer account number. 3. Excludes all Cap plans. 4 . Only plans with Minimum monthly spend are eligible.
Text Messages (SMS): 1. Charged at 25c per message sent of up to 160 characters, per recipient. 2. International SMS charged at 35c per message sent of up to 160 characters, per recipient. 3. Message charges may be incurred for up to eight days from the original send date regardless of successful delivery or not. 4. SMS cannot be sent to MobileSat customers. Photo Message (MMS): 1 . National MMS is charged at 50c per message sent, per recipient. 2. International MMS charged at 75c per message sent, per recipient. 3. Optus Email MMS is charged at 50c per message sent (one message can be sent to multiple recipients). 4. Charges apply regardless of successful delivery or not. 5. If an MMS message is sent to a handset or network that is not Optus MMS enabled or compatible, the message recipient will be sent an SMS directing the customer to go to www.optus.com.au/zoo to view their message. You will still be charged for sending an MMS.
Optus Push to Talk (PTT): 1. To use PTT you must have an Optus compatible handset with the PTT service. 2. The PTT service in only available for use between customers on the Optus GSM network. 3. Message delivery success, message delivery time and call initiation time may be variable. 4. You will incur the daily fee in any 24 hour period, from 3am Sydney EST, that you initiate a PTT call on the service. You will be charged $0.95c per day. Optus Fair Go TM Policy applies up to 150 minutes per month. Optus 3G or 3G/HSDPA Service: Use of Optus 3G or 3G/HSDPA Service, including Video Calling are only available with compatible handsets and Optus 3Gor HSDPA SIM card within 3G or 3G/HSDPA Coverage area. If you or the other person on the video call moves out of the 3G or 3G/HSDPA coverage area, your video call will drop out and you will only have the option to call the person back with a voice call. 2. Optus' 3G network coverage is available in selected areas of Sydney, Melbourne , Geelong , Canberra , Brisbane and Gold Coast, central Adelaide and central Perth. For coverage details, including HSDPA coverage see www.optus.com.au/coverage. 3. Actual network speeds both upload and download may vary dependent on the type of device in use, location and the number of users accessing the network at any given time. Speeds refer to maximum download speeds. Upload speeds will be lower than download speeds. Diversions: charged at 5.5¢ per 30 seconds within Australia plus international call rates for overseas. Directory Assistance/1223: charged at 50¢ per call 124YES: charged at $1.10 per call plus the standard local call rates. Operator Assistance: charged public network rates plus an airtime surcharge of 11¢ per 30 seconds ( 7am-8pm , Mon-Sat) and 5.5¢ per 30 seconds other times. AutoRoam™: available to Optus Mobile Digital services. Must be arranged before going overseas and activation is subject to acceptance by Optus. Optus makes no warranty regarding the quality and availability of coverage or any services. It may take several months for roaming charges to appear on your mobile tax invoice.
For full product information please see www.optus.com.au/standardagreements
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