Posted by November 23rd 2023
Without data, you can't use social media on the go, not to mention check emails or watch YouTube - you're basically restricted to calls, texting (provided calls and texts are unlimited), and any other data-free …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Global roaming can really add up if you use your phone plan as you normally would in Australia, which can end up with phone bill of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You can always …
Posted by November 20th 2023
If you’re looking to save on a new smartphone, The Good Guys are offering a range of discounts on Motorola and Samsung phones this Black Friday. You can pick up discounts on the ticketed price of …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Find out how much of Australia the Vodafone network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.
Posted by November 10th 2023
Optus has issued an apology to customers for Wednesday's nation-wide network outage, blaming a "cascading failure" for the incident. But frustrated customers aren't yet entitled to refunds or compensation, despite going without phone or internet …
Posted by November 10th 2023
Optus mobile and internet services may be back online, but the fallout from the headline-grabbing outage continues. Ten million Optus customers were left without phone or broadband access for up to 12 hours on Wednesday, …
Posted by November 15th 2023
The latest release from Samsung’s Galaxy A series is the Galaxy A05s. Offering a quality experience but at the sub-$300 price point, if you’re in the market for a new phone but don’t want to …
Posted by November 9th 2023
Update 9/11/2023: Optus mobile and internet services have now been restored across the country. Optus advises customers that a modem or device restart may be required to reconnect; if you’re a customer and still experiencing …
Posted by November 7th 2023
More and Tangerine are the latest telcos to jump on on the eSIM bandwagon, offering an easier and more sustainable alternative to a traditional SIM card. One of the barriers to signing up to a new …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
Compare no lock-in contract, month-to-month mobile phone plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other providers at Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 31st 2023
If you’re looking to cut costs on your bills, switching to a new phone plan could help you make some savings. Not only can you save if you switch to a cheaper plan (provided that …
Posted by October 27th 2023
Keen for a new phone or mobile plan with a feel-good factor? The sustainability-first Green Friday shopping event is back for 2023, and two popular prepaid providers are offering customers some great savings on refurbished …
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 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 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 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 …