Mog - Provided by Telstra

Can't log in, website doesn't work (XML error), desktop program keeps crashing.

Bit unpolished...

Cancelled the subscription. Thank goodness that bit worked (I would just about pay $11.99 per month to avoid calling Telstra).

 

VERY. For me, after prolonged use it can take up to 5 seconds to change song, it just becomes really unresponsive. Still, the fact that it's unmetered trumps all for me...

 

Started working again.



It'd be worth considering if it was more reliable. Might take another look in a few months.

 

I've been using their iPad and iPhone apps, and not had a single problem, it just works...

 

Only problem i have is when my i move to somewhere with little reception and therefore no data connection. But thats to be expected No other problems though. using both the website and android app

 

Weird, I didn't really use the desktop application though

 

Hmmprfh.

So I'm liking how it works, plus the recommendations are pretty good, however I do have a major gripe:

WHERE IS: Metallica, AC/DC, The Beatles, and no doubt other large bands that I didn't bother searching for???

Surely those should be well represented on there, but no - there are some really shitty quality live versions or some of the songs, and a bunch of interviews with the bands, but that is it...

/rant

 

What does everyone think of the update released a week or 2 ago?

It doesn't seem to automatically continue the song when the call/message is done, it just stops... Aside from that, seems a little more stable

 

Anyone else having issues signing up for the free trial?

It keeps dumping me back to the page where I need to pick a subscription, or hit the "Try MOG for free" button.

Both on the website, and via the app. I am trying to add it to my Bigpond account, might try the CC method.

 

So I did end up going with Telstra and signing up for this. App is a bit different on android, not sold if I like it yet...

 

I don't have too many problems with it. It works, and my biggest gripe is the speed of Bigpond Music to get new music

 

Oh it works I think I just prefer the iOS UI. No big deal though

 

Not sure if this has been asked, but is this still free usage through Telstra when connecting through a prepaid wireless 4g modem?

 

I believe it is, I'd confirm through a Telstra store though. It was unmetered when I was using a prepaid phone.

Just bear in mind it is not unmetered if you are using a business plan. I've seen some people discover this the hard way as it's never really stated.

 

Thanks for that, I'll confirm at a Telstra store and post back.

 

I'm on Telstra cable and really want to like/use MOG for the unmetered data, but I have to say the desktop and Android apps are pretty crap.

I noticed on the Android app you can't update any downloaded playlists. So if you create a playlist add songs to it and sync it with your phone for offline play - if you then go an add/remove songs from that playlist you need to delete that entire playlist off your phone and re-download the updated one. I know I'm on unmetered data but it's just dumb and takes time. I've confirmed with MOG directly and they say they're working on it. I've tried Spotify and Rdio and both their Android apps work fine in this regard.

It's unfortunate but it really seems like they need time to get basic stuff working.

 

Quite liking it so far. Use it on my PC a lot, 320kbps is nice. Also good on my laptop, which is often tethered to my phone (which I use it on too). Handy since I can use it at my partner's place where she only has prepaid 3G.
I have found it does crash more often than I would like.

Oh, and it has no problems running on my partner's phone and laptop too, even using my username and logged in at the same time. $6 or so each a month = awesome.


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Being unmetered is awesome.

 

My exact issue. It seems as if the iOS app is always one step ahead, so hopefully we get some android loving to make this the app it deserves!

 

It's the same with all the streaming music services. Led Zepellin is another, I'm sure there are more. They are popular existing artists who have decided they don't need the money and won't licence their music for streaming.

 

Yup, which is unfortunate but what can you do. I see it as more of a discovery service anyway

Tell you what though, burning through about 30% battery/hour on 4G streaming at 320kbps