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Better than Google? 2 budget phone brands Aussies love more

Posted by February 2nd 2024

If you've been putting off upgrading your phone, you're not alone. A new report has shown a decline in the Australian smartphone market — but while the general market was down, some smartphone brands saw …


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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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Optus prepaid phone plans

Posted by March 27th 2024

Optus is one of the biggest phone providers in Australia and while it's more known for postpaid plans and plans bundled with handsets, it does offer a range of prepaid recharges that could be what …


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The Nokia C32 is a big camera, big battery phone for under $250

Posted by May 19th 2023

Nokia's newest affordable smartphone brings upgraded photography and massive multi-day battery life to the under-$250 price range. Announced this week, the Nokia C32 is the first device in the iconic brand's C-series phone lineup to …



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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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ACMA names and shames companies allowing scam texts through

Posted by May 12th 2023

The telco industry has been cracking down hard on insidious SMS scams over the last 12 months — but not every provider is pulling their weight. Australia's communications and media regulator has busted three companies …







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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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Amaysim ditches PAYG roaming for cheaper, simpler travel packs

Posted by April 6th 2023

Popular SIM-only provider Amaysim is taking the stress out of jet-setting, this week launching a range of flexible international roaming add-ons that start at just $20. Previously, Amaysim users needed to seek out travel SIMs when …


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OPPO’s latest cheap phone is here — the stunning A78 5G

Posted by May 30th 2023

Proving that price shouldn’t be a barrier to the latest technologies, OPPO has released its newest budget-friendly device in its A series — the A78 5G. OPPO has carried a reputation for packing quality technology into …



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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 …