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Save up to $180 on some seriously speedy internet plans

Posted by May 29th 2023

Great news if you’ve been eyeing off a fast NBN plan, but have been put off by the big price tag. Some of Australia’s most well-known internet providers are cutting costs on their speediest NBN …


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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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How to get $100 off your Aussie Broadband NBN bill

Posted by May 30th 2023

Know of a friend, family member or business struggling with slow internet speeds? If you’re an existing Aussie Broadband customer, you might be able to benefit from them switching over to an Aussie Broadband plan. …


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Save up to 50% on Netflix streaming with Optus

Posted by July 24th 2025

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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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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Google announces the Pixel Tablet, a smart home/tablet hybrid

Posted by May 11th 2023

The Google smarthome universe continues to expand, with the overnight announcement of the new and first-ever Pixel Tablet. If you’re a Google fanatic wanting a powerful, premium companion to the Pixel phone, Pixel Watch or …