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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 …




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Coles brings back door-busting cheap iPhone sale

Posted by March 31st 2023

Run, don't walk! For a limited time, Coles is bringing back its in-store iPhone sale – meaning savvy shoppers can once again get their hands on refurbished iPhones from as little as $199. The supermarket giant …


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What to do if you can’t pay your phone or internet bill

Posted by March 23rd 2023

Life is unpredictable and there are many unexpected reasons why you might find yourself unable to pay your phone or internet bill. While it might be a difficult time, there is help available if you …


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Optus takes on Vodafone with new $5-a-day overseas roaming

Posted by March 30th 2023

While many telcos have offered international roaming on plans for some time, this service has traditionally been marred by ‘bill shock’: stories of travellers returning home to phone bills well into the hundreds for a …


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The best prepaid phone plans with unlimited data

Posted by March 8th 2024

While unlimited data is a staple in the home internet world, unlimited data phone plans are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, the big three major Aussie telcos have all recognised the need for …


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Another telco fined over $250K for safety rule breaches

Posted by March 17th 2023

Regulators have slapped another telco with a six-figure fee for failing to supply crucial customer information to Australia's public number database. SIM-only mobile provider Circles.Life has paid a $253,080 infringement notice to Australian Communications and Media …



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Save $150 on Apple’s all-new yellow iPhone 14

Posted by March 10th 2023

Apple is out to entice a new round of iPhone buyers with a bee-witching new honey-hued variant. This week the Cupertino company unveiled the next versions of its current iPhone 14 lineup, launching the standard …


Phone plans with no credit check

Posted by October 3rd 2024

If you're concerned about your credit score and you’re looking for a new phone plan without a credit check, here’s what you can do. What do phone providers look for in credit checks? Telcos will likely send …






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Circles.Life offers new ‘pay what you want’ plans

Posted by February 21st 2023

With the cost of essentials such as groceries and utilities on the rise, many Aussies are looking for new ways to cut costs on monthly bills. If you're in the market for a cheaper mobile …


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Phone and internet complaints are on the rise post Optus data breach

Posted by February 13th 2023

The Quarter Two Complaints Report released by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has found an increase in the number of phone and internet complaints received between October and December 2022. Over 17,900 total complaints were referred …