Bigpond email account
BigPond was a popular internet service provider (ISP) in Australia, and many people still have email accounts with them. Here's some information about BigPond email accounts:
What is BigPond email?
BigPond email was a free email service provided by Telstra, the largest telecommunications company in Australia. The service was launched in 2001 and was popular among Australians who wanted a free email account with a local domain name (e.g., @bigpond.com).
Features of BigPond email
BigPond email accounts offered a range of features, including:
- Free email account with a local domain name (e.g., @bigpond.com)
- 10MB of storage space
- Support for POP3 and IMAP protocols
- Web-based email client (BigPond Mail)
- Mobile access via SMS and mobile web
- Spam and virus protection
- Calendar and contact management
How to access BigPond email
To access your BigPond email account, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Telstra website (www.telstra.com) and click on "Email" at the top of the page.
- Enter your email address and password in the login fields.
- Click on the "Login" button to access your email account.
Troubleshooting BigPond email issues
If you're experiencing issues with your BigPond email account, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
- Check your email address and password to ensure they are correct.
- Make sure your internet connection is stable and working properly.
- Try clearing your browser cache and cookies.
- Check for any spam or junk mail filters that may be blocking your email.
- Contact Telstra's customer support team for further assistance.
What happens to BigPond email accounts?
In 2013, Telstra announced that it would be discontinuing the BigPond brand and replacing it with a new brand, Telstra Mail. As a result, BigPond email accounts were migrated to Telstra Mail, and users were given the option to keep their existing email address or switch to a new one.
If you still have a BigPond email account, you can access it through the Telstra Mail website or mobile app. However, if you're no longer using your BigPond email account, you may want to consider closing it to avoid any potential security risks or spam issues.