Satellite phone subsidy is available
Submitted: Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 14:09
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Did you know that if you satisfy certain conditions you can get the government to pay part of the cost of a sat. phone for you? If you're a city dweller like me forget it but anyone in the bush may have a chance. If you're interested go to www.dcita.gov.au and type "satellite phone" into the search box and you'll be at the right spot.
Reply By: Member - Ed. C.- Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 16:11
Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 16:11
It's definitely worth checking to see if you meet the criteria...
Mrs. & I applied a week or so ago.. got a 'phone call from the dept. a couple of days ago to "
check some details".. On the basis of info. supplied, they indicated that everything appeared to be in order, and approval would be forthcoming..... (yet to be confirmed)....
On this basis, we will be able to get the Motorola 9505 handset & acc.
(Telstra - Iridium) for $895 instead of the $1995 it would otherwise cost ($1100 subsidy)...... Pretty happy with that....
Regards, Ed. C.
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Reply By: bluehealer - Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 19:57
Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 19:57
re the subsidy got
mine about a month back ,live in the yarra valley not quite the city,stated on the paperwork would be travelling on the csr
gibb river road etc ,and would need it for any emergences that could arise eg medical accidents etc,even if you live in the city the rebate still applies ,phone cost 895 dollars after rebate which took only a week to get go for it
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Follow Up By: Chris S - Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 22:44
Friday, Mar 26, 2004 at 22:44
Bluehealer, was your application for the subsidy based purely on the "temporary" need for a satellite phone when travelling, ie: for occasional personal use and not for business use? If so that is not how I understood the scheme and good news for many of us. Thanks !
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C.- Saturday, Mar 27, 2004 at 17:04
Saturday, Mar 27, 2004 at 17:04
Chris S,
Perhaps it depends on how the person processing the application actually interprets the rules, re how "lenient" they are...
My understanding is that the subsidy is available to those who can demonstrate a need for 'phone access **for business/occupational purposes** when away from "normal" GSM/CDMA/landline coverage **for extended periods of time**... (this includes those living in such areas, of course)...
Our application was submitted on this basis, & based on the "grilling" we received over the 'phone a few days ago, the person processing our application seemed pretty keen to ensure that we met the aforementioned criteria... (said it "looks OK")...
Anyway, good luck if you decide to apply...
Regards, Ed. C.
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Reply By: bluehealer - Sunday, Mar 28, 2004 at 15:38
Sunday, Mar 28, 2004 at 15:38
to chris on my application form was for personnal use only, nothing to do with a business as i do not have one,i did make it clear that it was for a safety,emergency backup as i will be travelling in remote outback areas by myself for at least 6 months this year and next year,did not recieve any grilling from government depts ,done my application trough t.r telecom which is part of tech-rentals 12 maroondah hwy ringwood
melbourne ph 9871 1200 they keep new phones in stock ,ask for dave gallagher or whoever deals with the sat phones ,best of luck
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