Posted by August 10th 2022
SIM-only telco Circles.Life will pay out more than $300,000 in fines and compensation, after breaking industry rules designed to protect customers against identity theft scammers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hit Circles.Life with almost …
Posted by August 8th 2022
One month after giving its postpaid SIM plans a makeover (and price rise!), Telstra has unveiled a new suite of Bundle plans designed for families or multi-device users. The telco's range includes both mobile and …
Posted by August 17th 2022
The high price of high-end smartphones such as iPhones and Samsung’s Galaxy S20/S21 range has long been a major hurdle for users looking to get the best of the best. But Belong is looking to change …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
With Telstra, Optus and Vodafone rolling out their 5G networks across Australia - and more 5G phones hitting the market - you may be considering a switch to a 5G phone plan. 5G mobile plans are …
Posted by September 14th 2022
Telstra Day is back for August — and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the telco's 24-hour sales event, Telstra is offering perhaps its biggest deal to date. In addition to slashing hundreds of dollars off …
Posted by August 1st 2022
Optus has quietly increased the price of its SIM-only and phone-on-a-plan postpaid services for new customers, several weeks after confirming plan changes for legacy users. All of Optus' postpaid mobile plans have risen in price by …
Posted by July 29th 2022
A week ahead of the likely unveiling of its premium new Galaxy folding phone range for 2022, Samsung has dropped a surprise new colour for its flagship Galaxy S22 devices — a pastel orchid hue …
Posted by August 4th 2022
The Google Pixel 6a is officially available for pre-order in Australia, alongside the new Pixel Buds Pro. If you've been eager to get your mitts on Google's latest, lower-priced smartphone — as well as the …
Posted by July 21st 2022
The now-merged TPG and Vodafone has announced it will extend a free, 5G network trial to eligible mobile customers on TPG Telecom brands. If you're using a selected mobile plan from TPG, iiNet, Kogan or …
Posted by July 19th 2022
The big telcos have kicked off the second half of 2022 with some serious sales and discounts, including finally dropping prices on the premium iPhone 13 series. But if you missed out on picking up …
Posted by July 19th 2022
A new, lower-priced 5G phone has arrived on Aussie shelves, with Motorola's mid-range Moto G62 5G now available from local retailers. Priced at a very competitive $399, the G62 5G is a triple-camera, big-battery smartphone, …
Posted by July 7th 2023
OPPO’s Reno series of phones hasn’t been much of a focus in the Australian market, but the Reno8 Lite 5G saw the return of the Reno brand in the Aussie market — and what an …
Posted by September 9th 2022
As part of TCL’s 30 series line up released in 2022, the TCL 30+ is the most expensive of the four phones to hit Australia’s shores. While more brands release budget phones packed with features, …
Posted by December 21st 2022
Australia's three biggest telcos are engaged in an ongoing war of words, sparked by TPG Telecom and Telstra's proposed network-sharing deal currently before the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It's no secret that competitor Optus …
Posted by July 12th 2022
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is introducing tough new telco rules to protect Australians from SMS scammers. Developed in partnership with industry body Communications Alliance, the new rules will require telcos to identify, trace, …
Posted by September 9th 2022
Released as part of OPPO's Find X5 series, the OPPO Find X5 Lite is the budget version of the Find X5 and Find X5 Pro. With it’s sub-$800 price point, OPPO has its work cut …
Posted by September 9th 2022
With the next iPhone likely to be unveiled in just a few months, telcos are finally discounting the 2021 iPhone 13 series — or in Optus' case, throwing in some unbeatable plan extras. Pick up …
Posted by September 9th 2022
The newest models in the Apple smartphone range have been tricky to find a discount on in recent months, but Vodafone is putting an end to that dry spell. The telco provider is offering discounts on …
Posted by July 6th 2022
Telstra's once-a-month one-day sale is back for July, and the telco is dropping heavy discounts on some of its most popular smartphones — including the in-demand iPhone 13. The one-day-only sale is locked in for Thursday, …
Posted by June 27th 2022
Samsung Australia has been smacked with a massive $14 million fine after incorrectly advertising the water resistance of multiple Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The Australian Federal Court handed down the verdict last week, in response to proceedings …