Use this form to add or remove your MessageBank service

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Customers on Upfront Plans - Manage your MessageBank using My Telstra.

    

  • Navigate to the Services tab and select your service
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  • Tap the three dots on the top corner of your screen, then select Manage your MessageBank
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  • Toggle on or off your MessageBank. To manage your greeting or access your messages, dial 101 from your handset. 
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Customers connected to the nbn or Digital Office Technology (DOT)

    

  • If you're connected to the nbn, dial *99# to turn on MessageBank or #99# to turn off MessageBank. There's no monthly cost. Dial 101 from your handset to access messages. 
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  • If you're on Digital Office Technology (DOT), dial 101 from your phone and follow the prompts. 
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For more information on managing your MessageBank and Call Forwarding options, visit Help & Support.
 

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Once submitted, Messagebank will be removed from your service within 24 hours. We will send the confirmation to 
To access Home messages 101, just dial 101 from your Home phone. When you call 101 from your home phone you will be prompted to activate the service using you keypad. You can then check your messages anytime by calling 101.

For more information on Telstra Home messages 101, including features and user guides, please visit our Home Messages 101 Support page.
All messaging products will be removed from your Home Phone service.
 
Once activated, you will receive a message to Text SMS when you miss a call.
All messaging products will be removed from your Mobile Phone service.
 
Once activated, you will receive a message to Text SMS anytime you miss a call.
All messaging products will be removed from your Mobile Phone service.
 






MessageBank provides a personal answering service if your phone line is busy or you can't get to the phone. You don't need extra equipment like an answering machine, and you also get greater flexibility on Call Waiting - if you don't want to interrupt your call, let MessageBank take your message.








Features
MessageBank

Message storage60 x 5 min messages
Saves unplayed messages14 days
Saves played messages7 days
Message retrieval rateFree
Monthly access feeThe standard price is $6.00 per month per service, there is no connection fee and message retrieval is free from most Telstra fixed phones anywhere in Australia.
MessageBank is provided at no extra cost on Telstra Voice Ultimate, Reach, Together and Telstra Home Phone 
AvailabilityMessageBank is available on most tone phones throughout Australia
















Telstra Home Messages 101 provides a personal answering service if your phone line is busy or you can't get to the phone. You don't need extra equipment like an answering machine, and you also get greater flexibility on Call Waiting - if you don't want to interrupt your call, Telstra Home Messages 101 take your message








Features
MessageBank 101

Message storage10 x 1 min messages
Saves unplayed messages7 days
Saves played messages3 days
Monthly access fee$0
Message retrieval rate$0
AvailabilityMessageBank is available on most tone phones throughout Australia


















With MessageBank, you can receive calls when your phone is unattended, busy, out of range or has a flat battery. You'll receive MessageBank Standard when you activate your Telstra mobile service.









Features
MessageBank

Message storage60 x 5 min messages
Saves unplayed messages14 days
Saves played messages7 days
Monthly access fee$0
Message retrieval rateIf you are on a plan: 30c per 30 secs (or part thereof If you are on pre-paid: please refer to the Critical Information Summary for pricing
Call forwardingNo change










You can also use MessageBank while travelling, as you would in Australia. For detailed information download the Telstra International Roaming Pocket Guide (PDF, 357KB). MessageBank roaming rates apply.



Things you need to know

Standard carrier rates apply to retrieve messages from a phone other than the nominated service. The message retrieval rate for Telstra Pre-Paid services depends on the pre-paid offer. Please see the Critical Information Summary for pricing.

















MessageBank Plus offers Apple iPhone customers an easier way to check their voice messages within Australia - without the hassle of dialling 101. With a simple user-friendly interface, you can review your voice messages at your convenience and in any order you choose


Pricing : $5 per month

There is no charge to you to receive the SMS if the caller leaves a message. The caller will be charged standard call rates. Standard SMS or call rates apply if you reply to the SMS or call back.















Be more efficient with Telstra's Voice2Text service, which automatically converts compatible voice messages to text and sends them straight to your mobile as an SMS.


Features and benefits



    

  • Time-saving - SMS message notifications save you from dialling 101 to access your voice messages.
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  • Efficient - Save important messages and phone numbers directly to your mobile phone. Messages are attached to the caller's number for easy access to call or text back.
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  • Convenient - Read messages discreetly in meetings or at noisy locations.
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  • Flexible - Retain the ability to dial 101 to listen to your voice messages.
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Pricing and Rates for Telstra Business customers











Standard Charges (per service)
Usage Guide (Voice messages per month)

Low

 < 12

Medium

 13 - 37

High

 > 38





Monthly Access Fee$5$10$15
Monthly Included Voice2Text Message Allowance025500
Excess Usage Rate (Per Voice2Text message)40c








Things you need to know

Voice2Text is charged in addition to standard MessageBank costs.You will be charged for all converted and partially converted messages i.e. you are charged for 1 message despite its length (up to 3 linked SMS messages) including long messages and notifications of non-converted messages. Charging takes place when the message is converted, whether or not the text is delivered or received.















With Message2txt, callers who can't get through to you can leave a 10-second message that is converted to text and sent to you as an SMS.


Pricing

There is no charge to you to receive the SMS if the caller leaves a message. The caller will be charged standard call rates. Standard SMS or call rates apply if you reply to the SMS or call back.



Things you need to know The Message2txt service will do its best to convert the caller's message accurately into a text message, but the conversion may not bet otally accurate if the caller's voice or words are unclear. We may use a third party to assist in the translation of a voice message. The text message should take about 3.5 minutes to arrive after the caller leaves the voice message, but in some instances may take up to 20 minutes. The caller's voice message is not stored and is unable to be retrieved.













Both MessageBank provides a personal answering service if your phone line is busy or you can't get to the phone. You don't need extra equipment like an answering machine, and you also get greater flexibility on Call Waiting - if you don't want to interrupt your call, let MessageBank take your message.








Features
MessageBank

Message storage60 x 5 min messages
Saves unplayed messages14 days
Saves played messages7 days
Message retrieval rateFree
Monthly access feeThe standard price is $6.00 per month per service, there is no connection fee and message retrieval is free from most Telstra fixed phones anywhere in Australia.
MessageBank is provided at no extra cost on Telstra Voice Ultimate, Reach, Together and Telstra Home Phone 
AvailabilityMessageBank is available on most tone phones throughout Australia
















A personalised answering service that does not require a phone line. You can divert your calls to a virtual mailbox number and give the number to callers so they can leave you messages directly.








Features
MessageBank Virtual

Pricing$6 per month
Connection fee$0
MessageBank Professional Recording$52.80
Message Retrieval Standard call charges (Note: timed charging applies if the service used to access the mailbox is outside the capital city where the mailbox is located)
(once off $52.50 in addition to the standard $6 per month MessageBank charge)
 (optional) 
 
 
 
Can not answer your mobile or just prefer not to? MessageBank Standard is a personal answering service with convenient call back features and message notifications that help you manage your voice messages.
Features and benefits 
     
  • Call back - Return a call without leaving MessageBank.
  • Hang up messages - Receive an SMS notification when callers hang up without leaving a message.
  • Special delivery - Request MessageBank to call you at a specified number when a voice message is received.
  • Group messaging - Send voice messages to groups of people.
 
 
Pricing and rates for Telstra Business customers 
 
 
 
 
Standard Charges (per service) All Business Fleet Connect / Easy Share Business Plans 
Monthly Access Fee$0
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standard Usage Rates 
(in Australia) 		 Business Fleet Connect Plans 
(per second charging applies) 		 Easy Share Business Plans 
(per 60 sec charging applies) 		 
MessageBank 
     
  • Included free on all plans
 		 
     
  • Call connection: 40c (per call)
  • Diversion: 0c
  • Retrieval: 99c (per 60 sec)
 
 
 
 

Free MessageBank diversion and retrieval in Australia is available on all Business Fleet Connect 24-month and Casual plans, $55 and above Easy Share Business SIM plans and $85 and above Easy Share Business plans.
Things you need to know 
Standard Carrier rates apply if retrieving messages from a phone other than the nominated service. If you are using MessageBank Roaming while you are overseas, MessageBank Roaming rates will apply. Unlimited MessageBank on eligible Easy Share Business Plans. Customers connecting to eligible Business Fleet Connect or Easy Share Business plans will not pay for MessageBank connection, diversion and retrieval in Australia. The unlimited MessageBank service only applies to standard diversion and retrieval and does not apply to Voice2Text, Message2Text, or Mobile Memo. You will need to pay for these separately. Other associated charges such as access and messaging charges will still apply.
 
With MessageBank, you can receive calls when your phone is unattended, busy, out of range or has a flat battery. You'll receive MessageBank Standard when you activate your Telstra mobile service. 
 
Features and benefits
     
  • Simple to use - Email-style presentation of messages for efficient review and management of voice messages.
  • Easy access - Play your voice messages and update your personal greeting directly on your iPhone - without dialling 101 and navigating the standard MessageBank menu.
  • Enhanced playback feature - Drag the slider back and forth, just like in iTunes.
  • Helps save time and increases productivity - Reply quickly by call, SMS or email.
 
 
Pricing and rates for Telstra Business customers 
 
 
 
 
Standard Charges (per service) All Business Fleet Connect / Easy Share Business Plans 
Monthly Access Fee$5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Standard Usage Rates
(in Australia) 		 Business Fleet Connect Plans
(Per second charging applies) 		 Easy Share Business Plans
(Per 60 sec charging applies) 		 
MessageBank 
     
  • Included free on all plans
 		 
     
  • Call connection: 40c (per call)
  • Diversion: 0c
  • Retrieval: 99c (per 60 sec)
 
 
 
Free MessageBank diversion and retrieval in Australia is available on all Business Fleet Connect 24-month and casual plans, $55 and above Easy Share Business SIM plans and $85 and above Easy Share Business plans. On other plans, MessageBank diversion and retrieval rates and charges apply as per your pricing plan.
The above MessageBank Standard usage rates and charges are incurred as per normal, when dialling 101 to access MessageBank Standard. Per second charging applies.
Customers with an Apple iPhone (iOS4.3 or later) can avoid incurring standard MessageBank retrieval charges by using MessageBank Plus to access their voicemails.
Things you need to know
Standard Carrier rates apply if retrieving messages from a phone other than the nominated service. If you are using MessageBank Roaming while you are overseas, MessageBank Roaming rates will apply. Free MessageBank on eligible Business Mobile plans:You will not pay for MessageBank connection, diversion and retrieval in Australia. The free MessageBank only applies to standard diversion and retrieval and does not apply to Voice2Text, Message2Text, or Memo, You will need to pay for these separately. Other associated charges such as access and messaging charges will still apply. Apple is a registered trade mark of Apple, Inc in the US and other countries. iPhone and iTunes are trade marks of Apple, Inc.








Be more efficient with Telstra's Voice2Text service, which automatically converts compatible voice messages to text and sends them straight to your mobile as an SMS.


Features and benefits



    

  • Time-saving - SMS message notifications save you from dialling 101 to access your voice messages.
    • 

  • Efficient - Save important messages and phone numbers directly to your mobile phone. Messages are attached to the caller's number for easy access to call or text back.
    • 

  • Convenient - Read messages discreetly in meetings or at noisy locations.
    • 

  • Flexible - Retain the ability to dial 101 to listen to your voice messages.
    • 





Pricing and Rates for Telstra Business customers











Standard Charges (per service)
Usage Guide (Voice messages per month)

Low

 < 12

Medium

 13 - 37

High

 > 38





Monthly Access Fee$5$10$15
Monthly Included Voice2Text Message Allowance025500
Excess Usage Rate (Per Voice2Text message)40c








Things you need to know

Voice2Text is charged in addition to standard MessageBank costs.You will be charged for all converted and partially converted messages i.e. you are charged for 1 message despite its length (up to 3 linked SMS messages) including long messages and notifications of non-converted messages. Charging takes place when the message is converted, whether or not the text is delivered or received.













Telstra's basic voicemail service answers your missed calls with an automated standard greeting. Voice messages are converted to text and sent to your mobile as a convenient SMS message.


Features and benefits



    

  • Convenient - Review messages in a text format at your convenience.
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  • Cost-effective - There is no access fee and no charge to receive Message2Txt SMS messages - so you could save money and stay connected.
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Pricing and rates for Telstra Business customers











Standard Charges (per service)
All Business Mobile Plans

Monthly Access Fee$0
















Standard Usage Rates

 (in Australia)

Business Fleet Connect Plans
Easy Share Business Plans

MessageBank

 (Use in Australia)
No charge for SMS notification message








Things you need to know We can't guarantee that the message will be correctly translated and we are not responsible for the content of the message. On average it should take around 3.5 minutes for text message notification to be received but in some instances it can take up to 20 minutes. In some instances, we may use a third party agent to assist in the translation of individual words or small portions of a voice message. Unlike MessageBank or Voice2Text, you cannot customise your greeting or listen to messages.




It can take up to 24 hours to activate your Messagebank service. We will send you confirmation to  once the service is active.

For more information on your message bank service, visit our Messagebank Support Page for Fixed Line and for Mobile.