Railways Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Has anyone else had an email from TPG saying that as of 19th september they will stop providing email services. They are asking to migrate my email address to The Messaging Company if I want to keep my existing TPG address. I've logged onto TPG and the same info appears there as well. Just sometimes things smell iffy so just don't step in it. Anyone else with TPG had this message? before I try a phone call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted August 9 Administrators Share Posted August 9 Yeah got the same with iinet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Arcade King said: Yeah got the same with iinet And wanting you to migrate to The M.C. Googled T M C and came up with this. Maybe its only TPG and Iinet going that way?? the messaging company - Google Search Edited August 9 by Railways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted August 9 Administrators Share Posted August 9 Yep. TPG owns iinet. I've done a search and it's legit. Pretty piss poor excuse though. It will save them money with no benefit to us what so ever. I saw this coming which is why I've been migrating my email account over to Gmail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Thanks Trav. Yep after all the years I've been with TPG. Grrrr. Just like the banks, its all about their own profits. I found this as well so if its in the Financial review it has to be gospel. 😇 TPG Telecom hits delete on emails for iiNet; CFO reshuffle as Grant Demspey is replaced by John Boniciolli (afr.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted August 9 Administrators Share Posted August 9 I'll be looking for another ISP, its pretty much been the email that has kept me there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiredoug Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 they own internode too dont switch there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 (edited) Westnet is another one under TPG as well. Edited August 9 by Railways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jug123 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Ive got so many things set up with my TPG email I dont have the option to leave without significant investment in my time. Theyve now got a banner on their homepage advising theyre getting out of emails 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlebat Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I host my own email services to avoid this type of foolery. It's an option if you don't want to be at the mercy of a mail provider or ISP, as you can migrate your email from one ISP to another. It is a little painful to manage. Anybody looking for a new ISP can read up at Whirlpool forums, plenty of info there. I think Tangerine are the current best service for dollar according to "various awards" :) they work ok for me and I'm a difficult customer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefjedi Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Yep I just did all my familys emails I've setup over the years stupid IINET I still have my original netspace acc from years and years and years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I got an email from my parents about this, they and I are with Internode. I didn't get the email and thought that just hosted email/web that they have was ending not the internode.on.net email address. Lucky I saw this thread as my email would have stopped working! Looks like I can transfer to The Messaging Company and I can keep using my internode.on.net address. It states I can keep using that address as long as I'm an Internode customer if I move ISPs then they may revoke the right to that address. I also have to pay for the service after September 2024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlebat Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 53 minutes ago, Ryan555 said: I also have to pay for the service after September 2024 1 year to change everywhere, ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 (edited) Yep my email basically said TPG will cover the T M C for a year and then basically you're on your own and that is only if you choose to migrate your current email before the 19th september. @needlebat yes ouch now that I'm thinking of how many things have our TPG email address such as....... almost everything.!!!. I think it's time to find another IP entirely and see if they can migrate for me. Is that a doable thing?? That is of course that the next provider doesn't go down the same road in the future. It rings a parallel with all these Super Funds companies currently merging into giant conglomerates. Edited August 10 by Railways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlebat Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, Railways said: I think it's time to find another IP entirely and see if they can migrate for me. Is that a doable thing?? Unfortunately there is no central registry for email address changes. In a 12 month period though you would expect to get at least one email from each place you used it, so monitor the old, and migrate to the new. If you want to set up a domain and your own email give me a shout and I'll lend a hand. What are the fees for TMC? Might be cheaper? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 (edited) Thats the catch. Unless I just skimmed these old eyes past it there was no mention of future fees which bothers me a bit. Thanks for the offer and I may well do that but for the time being I'm just gathering info and options as I'm not that tech savvy. Give me a Mitsubishi gear box and I'll have it stripped and diagnosed licketty split. LOL. Edited August 10 by Railways 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 They wont say what the price is until 60 days before commencing the email service. I may plan to host my own email address in a years time, will see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted August 15 Administrators Share Posted August 15 I just gave iinet the flick for Aussie Broadband.....ditch my email will they 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlebat Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 On 10/08/2023 at 8:46 PM, Ryan555 said: I may plan to host my own email address That's the way! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Last wednesday I had trouble accessing my TPG email until wednesday evening as it seems the migration has already started. I now get redirected to The Messaging Company (TMC) who the tells me my migration isn't quite there yet and to contact TPG. Here we go, around and around we go I'm thinking. Still no input on future costs etc. Maybe it'll be based on how many customers that will permanently migrate to TMC and not go elsewhere or as suggested do their own hosting. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick64 Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Yes I use iinet toolbox it transferred to messaging company okay . When they start charging me I'm gone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Yes I noticed too (Internode) that email was not working for one day last week, Working fine now but have not heard anything about moving or price. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick64 Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I have noticed over the last 4 to 5 days I haven't received my email , I usually get everyday for what my solar produces .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan555 Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 My email has been hit and miss today, sometimes it does not connect to the email server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick64 Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Hi Ryan took me a few goes to connect today as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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