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Telstra, TPG, Optus and more busted for customer code breaches

Posted by July 26th 2023

Eight of Australia's biggest and most well-known telcos have been slapped with formal warnings from the communications regulator, after failing to give customers adequate notice before restricting their service. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …



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How to score FREE NBN with Swoop’s Perks

Posted by October 6th 2023

Home internet provider Swoop is running a refer-a-friend discount that gives new and old customers the chance to score FREE broadband for a full six months. The telco is rewarding customers with a $15 per month …


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Aussies jump to cheaper NBN plans as cost of living bites

Posted by June 13th 2023

With the current cost of living squeezing household budgets to the max, it appears many Aussies are cutting costs by downgrading their NBN plan. According to data released by Australia's biggest consumer watchdog, thousands of …




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Save up to $180 on some seriously speedy internet plans

Posted by May 29th 2023

Great news if you’ve been eyeing off a fast NBN plan, but have been put off by the big price tag. Some of Australia’s most well-known internet providers are cutting costs on their speediest NBN …


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How to get $100 off your Aussie Broadband NBN bill

Posted by May 30th 2023

Know of a friend, family member or business struggling with slow internet speeds? If you’re an existing Aussie Broadband customer, you might be able to benefit from them switching over to an Aussie Broadband plan. …


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Save up to 50% on Netflix streaming with Optus

Posted by May 24th 2023

Optus customers looking for a cheap deal on streaming can now grab a sweet, limited-time Netflix discount – as long as you're happy to roll your subscription on to your phone or internet bill. Sign up …


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Telstra to hike mobile plan prices from July

Posted by May 16th 2023

Tough news for Telstra phone customers: Australia's biggest telco has confirmed that its postpaid mobile plan prices are about to increase by as much as $6 per month. Customers on Telstra's SIM-only postpaid, phone-on-a-plan, and mobile …






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Flip launches internet and energy bundles with big NBN discounts

Posted by April 21st 2023

Low-cost telco Flip is throwing its hat into the bundled utilities ring, launching a range of electricity and gas plans that come with serious discounts for NBN customers. Flip's energy range is powered by fellow bundled …


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Telstra given formal warning after breaching consumer protection rules

Posted by April 20th 2023

Telstra has been slapped with formal warning by Australia's communications regulator, after the telco was caught restricting the services of over five thousand customers without notice. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found that …



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Tangerine launches a-peeling new 5G broadband plan

Posted by June 22nd 2023

Value-focused telco Tangerine has launched a fresh and juicy new 5G mobile broadband plan that offers speed, flexibility and a competitive price — giving customers more options for fast connections away from home. Tangerine's 5G plan …


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Revealed: The best states to live in for NBN speeds if you’re a gamer

Posted by February 2nd 2024

For the first time, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed data around how internet performance across Australia impacts gamers. This data comes as part of the ACCC’s quarterly Measuring Broadband report, which …


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Revealed: Australia’s best-value internet and phone providers

Posted by March 31st 2023

It's easy to compare plans based solely on price, but that doesn't take into account features, inclusions and overall value – so opting for the cheapest plan available could mean you're stuck with an underperforming …