Posted by October 27th 2023
With international travel well and truly back in full swing, telcos are jumping to address the long-time customer pain point of overseas roaming bill shock. There's plenty of plans on offer for Aussies once they …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Solar power is often a pipe dream for Australian renters. Although the grid-power alternative offers users a reduced carbon footprint and the chance to lower their energy bills, its permanent and expensive hardware is an …
Posted by October 27th 2023
Just days after NBN Co locked in a new wholesale pricing deal, internet provider Aussie Broadband has announced sweeping changes to its residential and business NBN plan ranges. The Victoria-based telco has confirmed that monthly prices …
Posted by November 15th 2023
The big phone announcements keep coming and this time it's from OPPO. The brand's latest addition to its premium Find series is the foldable OPPO Find N3. Earlier in the year, OPPO released the Find …
Posted by October 23rd 2023
In a sign that new technologies are becoming more affordable than ever, Motorola has announced its latest budget-friendly phone, the Moto G54 5G. As the name suggests, this phone includes 5G connectivity, but it’s the …
Posted by March 22nd 2024
A new wholesale pricing structure for NBN plans has finally been hammered out, with Australia’s consumer watchdog agreeing to changes proposed by NBN Co. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed that it has accepted …
Posted by February 7th 2024
Victorian households may now be eligible for a second solar rebate or interest-free loan from the state government. As part of an extension to the Solar Homes Program in the state, households who have already claimed …
Posted by October 13th 2023
Thankfully, NBN Satellite plans are available in parts of regional and rural Australia with Sky Muster NBN, a type of wireless internet that relies on two satellites above Australia to transmit your data to the …
Posted by October 12th 2023
Samsung’s latest ‘fan edition’ phone is here — the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is available to buy outright from retailers and on a plan from participating telcos. A more budget-friendly version of the standard Samsung Galaxy …
Posted by October 11th 2023
New data about telco complaints shows Aussie providers have plenty of room for improvement — with mobile customers in particular raising concerns about poor customer service and unfair fees. Both the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) and …
Posted by February 7th 2024
The consumer watchdog is urging households with a solar battery to check their system as soon as possible following a recall for potentially hazardous batteries. Households with an affected LG solar battery are being warned to …
Posted by October 31st 2024
Households that pay quarterly electricity bills have been warned to brace for a bill shock in October. In its latest state of the market report, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) said customers on quarterly billing cycles …
Posted by October 5th 2023
It’s a busy time of year for premium smartphones, with the most recent iPhone 15 series and Google Pixel 8 series taking much of the limelight, and even Samsung coming out with its new Samsung …
Posted by October 5th 2023
Google’s latest Pixel series features some impressive specs, but carries the big price tags to match. If you’re looking at picking up your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll have your choice of the …
Posted by October 5th 2023
Google’s latest announcement was all about the brand’s 2023 smartphones — but the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro aren’t the only new products in the Pixel portfolio. Accompanying the phones are an all-new Pixel Watch …
Posted by October 5th 2023
Red Energy has paid $254,436 in penalties to the Victorian energy regulator after allegedly sending customers incorrect or minimal best offer messaging on their energy bills last year. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) alleged that the …
Posted by October 5th 2023
It's the tail end of 2023, but the big-time tech announcements keep on coming. The Google Pixel 8 series is now official, with the brand unveiling two new phones featuring updated specs and software, improved …
Posted by October 12th 2023
While the end of the year is usually the time for Apple and Google to shine with the newest iPhone and Pixel releases, Samsung has thrown out a surprise announcement — revealing the ‘fan edition’ …
Posted by October 3rd 2023
Finding a better energy deal should now be easier than ever for Aussie households and small businesses, thanks to the launch of the energy regulator’s long-discussed Better Bills Guideline. The guidelines, which came into effect on …
Posted by October 3rd 2023
Telstra has confirmed plans to increase pricing across its home NBN range, with its most popular unlimited plan set to rise to $100 per month from November. Australia's biggest telco has quietly announced the changes via …