Would you buy a set top box from Telstra? T-Box arrives for under $300

by Daniel Long  |  Wednesday 16 June 2010
Would you buy a set top box from Telstra? T-Box arrives for under $300

Telstra's answer to digital recording and Foxtel will launch this week, combining Bigpond TV and HD digital TV channels with PVR functionality

Just in time for the bulk of the World Cup matches, Telstra's long-planned T-Box, goes on sale tomorrow Thursday June 17.

The T-Box which has long been considered Telstra's best chance at taking on the likes of TiVo, Sony's Catchup TV and Fetch TV. Unlike Foxtel, the T-Box has a no contract option. The T-Box will be priced from $299 outright, or available under a Telstra 24 month contract.

T-Box users will be able to watch and record Digital TV, connect to popular sites such as YouTube and other social networking services, download music (from the Bigpond Music store) and the latest movies on demand.

The device is designed to be used over Telstra's fixed line high speed broadband service and Bigpond TV is expected to be another highlight for users, offering a mix of NRL, AFL and other sporting content.  Of course, you'll be able to record it all, just as you can with your TiVo or Foxtel IQ2 box with dual tuners on board. 

Be sure to check out our selection of 5 next-gen set top boxes for 2010. Also see our explanation of IPTV.

Update: A Telstra spokesperson has informed us that the T-Box will work over other ISPs, but non-Bigpond broadband subscribers will not be able to access the Bigpond TV capabilities.

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Comments: 7
petergaskin
16 June 2010
 Definitely something that i will be looking at in the near future


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Would you buy a set top box from Telstra? T-Box arrives for under $300 ?
Telstra's answer to digital recording and Foxtel will launch this week, combining Bigpond TV and HD digital TV channels with PVR functionality

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Dinks-c
16 June 2010
 Would you buy a set top box from Telstra? With Telstra's history of financially fornicating its customers, I think not.
petergaskin
17 June 2010
 Like the look of Telstra's bundle plan for the t-box. Still looking for more information - will I need 2 t-boxes? Can I get both t-boxes on one bundle? Why does the suggested bundle allow you to bundle the t-box and the t-hub.
ixpopovic
20 June 2010
 just bought the T Box and its a great value for money. No issues with the unit.
PublicBarScrote
22 June 2010
 Until we get more big fish to offer us better deals , im sticking with freeview. and if u want to watch something , download it.....
shammo02
17 July 2010
 Actually tried to get one on a plan other day. Couldn't as i wasn't on the RIGHT billing system LOL! So Telstra accept people who have their phone on one of their billing systems, but not the other. Funny thing is, got the home phone connected.... a month ago... they have been implementing this new system for a lot longer than that.

I wonder who is making the decisions there..
petergaskin
17 July 2010
 Best of luck sorting out your billing system with telstra. Their on line billing system must be the worst going around!
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