Vodafone just showed their first live public 5G demonstration in Australia
At the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Vodafone, alongside Nokia today conducted the first live public 5G demonstration in Australia. The 5G demonstration this morning was an indicator of...
View ArticleSamsung Australia goes full recall for all Galaxy Note 7 handsets
Samsung Australia has today announced that they are extending their recall of the Galaxy Note7 in Australia to include all Galaxy Note 7 handsets including those that were provided as replacements...
View ArticleAustralian carriers are offering decent credit to stick with Samsung when you...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is done. Samsung has advised all users to backup their data, factory reset them and return them to the place of purchase for refund or exchange. Of course with that it opens...
View ArticleHere’s everything you need to know about the Pixel phones on Telstra
At their launch last week Google announced that Telstra was the official carrier partner here in Australia for the launch of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. There’s been some controversy...
View ArticleKogan offers 12GB of data for $4.90 for 1 month as an incentive to switch to/...
If you’re in the market for a new carrier, or you have an impending need for a data boost (say for a long car trip), Kogan have a plan that just might be of interest to you. For any new customers to...
View ArticleVodafone finally enters into the home broadband market in 2017
Vodafone has announced its intention to offer both personal and business fixed broadband by the end of 2017, to complement its mobile network services. VHA CEO Iñaki Berroeta today announced the...
View ArticleHave you got a Google Pixel on Telstra? Does your VoLTE work?
After finally reaching the end of the week, it’s time to set up our new phones if you’ve joined us in buying a new Pixel or Pixel XL this week. If you’re a Telstra customer, you might even be able to...
View ArticleTelstra confirms that Pixel devices won’t be using VoLTE for now
At launch, Google made more than a passing reference to the Pixel range of phones supporting VoLTE and HD Voice calls. We asked the question of our local Googlers, and it was confirmed that whether...
View ArticleOptus Expands Its Mobile TV Streaming Offer
Optus have had data-free services for a while now firstly offering cricket and EPL followed by data-free streaming of selected music streaming services for pre-paid customers and then more recently...
View ArticleOptus joins Telstra in announcing its own-branded premium devices, but is...
It seems with this afternoon’s news that Optus has decided to follow Telstra’s lead in introducing its own brand of premium mobile devices. Back in April when Telstra announced its Signature line,...
View ArticleThis week in updates: Telstra introducing VoWiFi and ViLTE, Optus rolling out...
Every now and then, Telstra and Optus release information on their software updates for major handsets, and while it’s not usually all that interesting, occasionally there are some highlights which pop...
View ArticleOptus has a special on mobile prepaid broadband, with double data
If you’re a consumer of mobile broadband, whether with Optus or another carrier, this prepaid option from Optus is worth considering. Until 5 February 2017, you can get double data on every recharge...
View ArticleALDImobile updates customers ahead of Telstra’s 2G switch-off on 1 Decembr
If you’re an ALDImobile customer (or indeed, a Telstra customer) then this news could be important for you. Telstra will be closing the doors on its 2G network (and its 2100 MHz 3G network) on 1...
View ArticleVodafone announces $5 Roaming for six new countries including Canada
Vodafone has announced today that it is expanding its class-leading $5 Roaming deal to another six countries, including Canada, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. With...
View ArticleAmaysim announces that it’s reached a million customers; 400k growth in 18...
Amaysim has reached quite a milestone today, announcing that it now has more than 1 million customers across the Amaysim Group. This comes after just six years in the Australian market, and in the last...
View ArticleVodafone makes its case for regulated domestic roaming in regional Australia...
Vodafone has made its case for regulated domestic roaming in Australia, arguing that the incumbent Telstra is the beneficiary of significant public funds, putting it in an unfair position. Read on to...
View ArticleAustralian Carriers Android Software Updates Round-up
It certainly has been a while since we have done a round-up of all the android software updates that are currently going through or are now delaying to Australian carrier branded android devices and...
View ArticleOptus has updated its mobile app with a slick new look
Optus has released an updated app for its customers to get access to details about their service, view and pay bills and more. Sporting an all-new look and feel, Optus says the new app allows users...
View ArticleBoost Mobile Introduce New $30 UNLTD+ Prepaid Plan
For many people the Telstra network is their only option if they want decent phone reception all the time. Unfortunately some of the offerings from Telstra can sometimes be a bit on the pricey side,...
View ArticleTelstra announce an entirely new way to get your phone
Telstra has taken the wraps of their brand new phone leasing option. The plans are open to both Business (lease Plans) and Personal (Go Swap plans) customers alike. However, unlike a typical lease, the...
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