The energy regulator has issued a warning for customers to be on the lookout for a scam targeting vulnerable Australians with the promise of a rebate on their power bills. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) says a dodgy caller is ‘claiming to be an AER employee, requesting bank details and other private information to deposit … Continued
Not content with just offering NBN 100 and 5G mobile internet, Telstra has finally flipped the switch on both ultra-fast NBN and 5G home broadband. The telco has announced that it is now offering eligible customers the chance to upgrade to its new Superfast (NBN 250) and Ultrafast (NBN 1000) speed add-ons, as well as … Continued
Finding a good quality phone isn’t hard these days. The market might seem saturated, but the plus side is that so many of the devices being produced are excellent quality and do exactly what you need from a smartphone these days, writes Emma Bradstock. Enter challenger brand, Realme. While the name might not be too … Continued
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has (finally!) dropped its latest report on the state of NBN speeds across Australia, offering a valuable insight into how plans and providers have performed over the last quarter. And although there are no big surprises, the good news is that — in spite of increasing traffic thanks to … Continued
Running a small business and looking for a way to cut down on communication costs for your team? Optus‘ newest mobile plan is tailored for small business owners, offering an all-in-one package for employers and staff at a competitive monthly price. Officially announced on September 28, the Optus Business Connect Plan provides calls, texts and … Continued
Update September 2021: Vodafone has since launched a new, truly unlimited data plan with no speed caps. Update January 2023: Vodafone no longer offers a fast-speed unlimited data phone plan and has changed its plan lineup. Vodafone has once again overhauled its postpaid plan range, launching a new set of SIM-only products with tailored unlimited … Continued
The rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) has had plenty of ups and downs over the years. While the network was initially set for completion in 2020, it looks like development will stretch out longer, after an announcement was made that around eight million Australian homes will be given access to ultra-fast speeds in … Continued
It’s hard to beat the convenience of store-bought tub ice cream, although making your favourite frozen dessert at home is the way to go if you want to churn up some truly unique flavours (that you won’t find on supermarket shelves) and use quality ingredients with no nasty preservatives. Besides that, it’s also cost effective … Continued