25/12/98 VodaFone has changed most Cell Broadcast to "Merry Xmas"
21/12/98 The NEW Wishart/Mackenzie/Rochedale (QLD) tower is online
18/12/98 LOTS of things happening!!! Should be a big weekend!!
12/12/98 Sunnybank (QLD) upgrade is now online. It was switched on last night
12/12/98 NEWS file is 1 year old!!! Thanks to everyone who have helped me with my pages:-
My Dad (Grammar and spelling), My Loving Partner(for putting up with all my Voda stuff :-), Fast Access Network (FAN, Web space), VodaFone for building a network in the first place :-) and to every one else and all my many visitors! Especially all the people from www.vodafone.com.au who visit my site everyday but NEVER send me Email.
11/12/98 FAST FONE has started using the 0414 XXX XXX number range
05/12/98 Vodafones new $199 Fast Fone pack is SIM LOCKED to Vodafone. It says on the add "SIM Security" But this is misleading, It is actually SIM Locked
03/12/98 Info about $10 plan now in a new Call Plan section
01/12/98 NEW $10 a mouth plan starts today. More info to follow soon
25/11/98 New info For FAST FONE customers, Please refer to my Fast Fone page
Also a company is sending SMS via the MTN
(www.mtm.co.za) web site to Fast Fone customers with a message saying "call 1800 786
891 to recharge by phone and save money. Conditions apply. <MTM sms>" I have
called Voda to sort this out but I am waiting for a call or E-Mail. More to follow.
21/11/98 New VodaFone Coverage maps (sorta!)
VodaFone has new maps for all states, Not much has changed except for QLD map. The map data on the VodaFone Aust page is still the old July 97 (Even though the text says July 98).
18/11/98 Voda UK site has been revamped/updated last night
14/11/98 NEW COVERAGE AREAS FOR OCTOBER
QLD: NEW (none). ENHANCED Labrador (Gold Coast) and Hervey Bay.
NSW: NEW Town Hall R/Way Station, Martin Place R/Way Station, Fishermans Paradise, Jerrawangala, Woodburn, MaClean, Halfway Creek, Woodford Island, Sugarloaf Mt., Mt. Moonbi, Sidling Hill. ENHANCED Moss Vale, Westmead, Leichhardt.
SA: NEW Naracoorte, Struan, Penola. ENHANCED Woodside.
VIC: NEW Emerald. ENHANCED Boronia, Kingsbury, Merlynston, Mt. Eliza.
WA: NEW (none) ENHANCED Victoria Park.
6/11/98 NEW SPECIAL OFFER TO FASTFONE CUSTOMERS!!
If you are a FastFone customer you can now ring any VodaFone Mobile Phone (0414-0416) that is in Australia off-peak for only 5c per minute! It doesn't matter which plan you are on. This offer is valid till the 31st of January 1999.
27/10/98 NEW COVERAGE
New coverage around Mt Eliza (VIC). Thanks Roddy!
24/10/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE
The Beenleigh (QLD) and Sunnybank (QLD) towers are being upgraded
22/10/98 VODAFONE (UK) AND UTMS
Lucent Technologies And Vodafone (UK) Announce
UMTS (Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System) collaboration. The next generation of wireless technology that
will supersede GSM 900 (Not to soon i hope!) in 2002-2004
18/10/98 NEW/ENHANCED COVERAGE
Murrumba/Griffin Area in QLD tower is now online
17/10/98 NEW PHONE PLAN
There is now a new $29 dollar a month plan.
17/10/98 NOKIA 9110 AVAILABLE....
The Nokia 9110 should be available in the first quarter of 99. The Nokia 9000 should drop in price
16/10/98 GOLD COAST INDY CAR/VODAFONE NEWS!!!
Vodafone has installed a Mobile Base Station at the Indy! Its located just south about 1 km from the bridge between Southport and Main Beach. The Cell B-Casts are:- Indy Car 1,2 and 3. If you are down for the Indy go and have a look, its very interesting. I've been and had a look and taken some photos, as soon as I can scan them in, I will for every one to see!
15/10/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE
Arundel/Biggera Waters/Coombabah Area in Gold Coast,QLD tower is now online
13/10/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE
The Archerfield West/ Rocklea/ Oxley/Durack Area in QLD will have enhanced coverage First Quarter 1999
10/10/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE NOW ONLINE
Toowong West tower in Brisbane, QLD is now online. Cell Broadcast is playing up on some Nokia's though
06/10/98 NEW FAST FONE RECHARGE CARD HOTLINE
The new fast fone recharge hotline allows you to obtain new recharge card ($24.95, $49.95 or $99.95) numbers over the phone and pay via credit card or have it charged to your phone bill (1900). As a special introductory offer if you buy a $99.95 card over the phone you will receive a FREE $24.95 card. The recharge card hotline number is 1800 786 891.
05/10/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE NOW ONLINE
Dream World/Coomera (Gold Coast,QLD) area tower is now online.
4/10/98 NEW VODAFONE TV ADDS
There are 2 new TV adds for Vodafone running now
28/09/98 CELL BROADCAST CHANGED FOR BRONCO'S WIN
Cell Broadcast has been changed for today to "Well Done Bronco's". Probably only in QLD
20/09/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE
Enhanced coverage for Sheldon/Burbank Area
08/09/98 VODAFONE BUYS NZ GSM NETWORK
Vodafone UK has bought the New Zealand network BellSouth
29/08/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE
Biggara Waters (Gold Coast,QLD) area soon to have enhanced coverage
21/08/98 ENHANCED COVERAGE
Dream World/Coomera (Gold Coast,QLD) area soon to have enhanced coverage.
10/08/98 NEW AND ENHANCED COVERAGE AREAS
Since VodaFone has decided to stop the Voda Info line (1510) I thought I would try and list new sites on a regular Basis. If you live in any of these new areas could you let me know how the new coverage is.
QLD. NEW Bony Mt., Mt Braeside, Greenmount, Cottonvale, Mt Kelly, Mt lnkerman, Clevedon, Giru, Baratta, Kinduro, Coolbie, Ayr, Ingham, Beaudesert, Jimboomba, Tamborine Village, Blackwater, Biloela, Emerald, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Roma and Miles. ENHANCED Brisbane CBD, Robina Town Centre, Benowa.
NSW. NEW Black Trig, Berremangra, Gundagai, Bijengum, Burngoogee, Bulahdelah, Mt Talawahl, Middle Brother, Mt Cairn Cross, Jervis Bay (Vincentia). ENHANCED Blakehurst, Mooney Mooney, Olympic Park Rail Station, Smithfield, Bronte, Beecroft, Ashfield, Punchbowl, Harbour bridge, Syd International Air, Woolgoolga.
SA. NEW Ottoway. ENHANCED Newton, Greenacres.
VIC. NEW Stawell, Wheelers Hill. ENHANCED Roxburgh park, Bonbeach, Narre Warren, Kilsyth East, Delahey, Doncaster East, Mulgrave South, Plenty, South Melbourne Central. Pearcedale, Mt Martha South.
WA. NEW South Hedland, Dunsborough. ENHANCED Forrestfield, Burswood, Hilton, Dalkeith, Wangara, Mangles.
05/08/98 GSM 1800 NETWORK COMING
VodaFone will soon be opening a limited coverage area GSM 1800 network. It will mainly be in CBD areas were there is a lot of traffic congestion. To use this new service you will need a Dual Mode hand set (GSM900/GSM1800). More news to follow soon
30/07/98 NEW COVERAGE MAPS
VodaFone has printed new coverage maps for July 1998. Lots of new areas now have coverage. Should be available from most VodaFone shops.
25/07/98 VODAFONE INFO LINE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
VodaFone Info Line (1510) is no longer available.
20/07/98 NEW FAST FONE TV ADD
VodaFone has released a new Pre-Paid mobile package and a new TV add to go with it. Have a look on my Fast Fone page or drop into your nearest VodaFone shop.
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