Vodafone’s started a rather wacky trend, it seems. On Monday it announced signups for a mystery phone, without revealing much in the way of details. Now it seems Telstra wants some of that sweet we’re-not-really-saying-anything action too.
Telstra’s signup page is even less specific than Vodafone’s. Unlike Vodafone, there’s no mention of “Apple News” in the source code, just a non-specific signup page for when “the latest hot new phone becomes available.” It’s at least rather explicit about what you won’t get, noting that
This expression of interest does not guarantee or entitle the registrant the right to purchase any handset(s)/device(s) either prior to or after the market launch.”
Or in other words, Telstra would like your contact details very much, please. Do you feel like handing them over? [Telstra]
Image: Telstra
Dan Miller
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:16 AMOptus all so joined the secret device launch game too last night. http://www.optus.com.au/home/mobile-phones/optus-gives-you-5/?sid=prereg0911
Mike
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:24 AMKinda sucks with Telstra. Pre-register. Join their BYO plans while you wait that lock you in for 24 months. Grrrr
Mike
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:27 AMOOh. Optus one says “Optus gives you 5″ after you register
woodsdog
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 11:55 AMiphone_preregistration.js”>
in the footer of the page script… so fair to assume iPhone 5 pre-registration page… just being more generic now maybe… maybe a generic iPhone
Matt
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 12:12 PMAs I mentioned in my comment on the lifehacker post, that .js contains “Select your preferred handset from the list provided.”, so who knows what that means!