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Optus 5G

Optus 5G network explained

Posted by October 11th 2024

With 5G networks rolling out across the country, accessing 5G networks and services is becoming much easier. The Optus 5G network has been rolling out since 2019 and since then, has expanded across the country …



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Best Samsung phone in 2024: Which one is right for you?

Posted by May 17th 2024

Samsung has been one of the leading smartphone brands for many years, often neck and neck with Apple’s iPhones for smartphone domination — and for good reason. When it comes to Android devices, Samsung has …


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Felix Mobile’s big data sale: Get 60% off 25GB plans

Posted by May 15th 2024

If you're looking to trim your budget, considering a new phone plan might be a smart move. Opting for a more affordable plan that still meets your needs, coupled with taking advantage of current deals, …


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Report reveals telco customers’ frustrations as complaints rise

Posted by May 9th 2024

New data has revealed customers’ ongoing frustrations with Australia’s telco companies, with close to 16,000 complaints lodged to the industry’s authority in the first quarter of 2024. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed on Wednesday that …


Google Pixel 8a

Google announces new, feature-packed Pixel 8a phone

Posted by May 8th 2024

Google has announced the latest member of its flagship Pixel phone family, the super-charged Pixel 8a. Featuring the company’s signature Tensor chipset, as well as integrated AI and ongoing security updates, the Pixel 8a is …



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Best small smartphone in Australia

Posted by October 1st 2024

After years of big, chunky mobile phones, smaller, pocket-friendly phones became the standard once the technology could fit in a more compact package. However, with most of us now using smartphones to watch videos, scroll …


Best phones for kids

Best phones for kids in Australia 2024

Posted by May 10th 2024

There comes a time for every parent when a very important decision has to be made — should I buy my child a mobile phone? These days it is inevitable that our children need access …


MVNO and MVNOs in Australia

What is an MVNO in Australia?

Posted by October 1st 2024

You can easily find phone plans from a range of MVNO providers, including Telstra MVNOs and Optus MVNOs, but does a phone plan with an MVNO offer the best value for money? In this guide, …


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Best internet for travelling Australia

Posted by April 19th 2024

Thankfully, there is still remote internet access in Australia, no matter your internet usage needs. In this guide, we take a look at your options for internet while travelling Australia. The best internet for travelling Australia Travelling …


Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review: More premium, lower price

Posted by April 22nd 2024

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features and specs Samsung’s Galaxy A series spans from cheaper phones to the mid-range market. One of its latest additions, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G offers a more premium experience but at …


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Are Telstra phones unlocked?

Posted by October 1st 2024

If you are signed up to Telstra (or considering signing up to Australia’s largest telco) and you have or are planning on getting a new phone, you might be wondering: is my phone locked to …


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How to activate your SIM card

Posted by October 1st 2024

There's plenty to consider when you get a new SIM card. It could be coupled to a new phone on a plan; it could be a smaller SIM to fit into a new phone; or …


Cheapest Samsung phone

What is the cheapest Samsung phone in Australia?

Posted by October 1st 2024

As much praise as the high-end Samsung models have received in recent years, the more affordable devices have been proven to pack a similar punch to the premium range. Read on with Canstar Blue to …


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Mobile data: What is it and how much do you need?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Gone are the days of phone plans with limited call and text inclusions, with unlimited standard national calls and SMS pretty much standard across postpaid and prepaid plans. Thanks to the constant improvement in smartphones …


iPhone 14 vs 15 buying guide

iPhone 14 vs 15 Buying Guide

Posted by October 2nd 2024

If you’re planning on buying a new iPhone, it can be hard to decide which iPhone is going to be best for you. Do you go with the latest phone, or do you go with …



Australian telco industry explained

Posted by October 2nd 2024

Learn about the Australian telco industry, and which providers might be the best fit for you in terms of features and coverage.