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Telco in 2022: why NBN prices increased, but upload speeds didn’t

Posted by December 14th 2022

Residential NBN prices have risen by as much as nine per cent over the past twelve months despite performance remaining largely unchanged, according to a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The …



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ACCC takes Telstra to court over Belong’s misleading NBN speeds

Posted by December 7th 2022

Telstra is in hot water with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), but this time for its subsidiary telco brand, Belong, which offers both NBN and mobile phone services. The ACCC has initiated proceedings in …


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Small telco Launtel takes lead in ACCC’s NBN speed race

Posted by December 6th 2022

Australians are enjoying increasingly fast NBN from the best-known internet providers — but when it comes to download speeds, it's a smaller telco that's outstripping the competition. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released …


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Top 10 Kmart Christmas buys in 2022

Posted by December 19th 2022

As Christmas rolls around, you might find yourself a little short on ideas when it comes to your presents. Sure, you’ve got mum, dad, and your partner covered – but what about grandma? Or the …




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Telstra breaches financial hardship rules after IT system errors

Posted by March 24th 2023

Telstra has once again been called out by Australia's communications regulator, with the telco ordered to comply with financial hardship rules or face penalties of up to $250,000. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media …


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Sneak peek: best Kmart Black Friday deals 2022

Posted by November 24th 2022

Kmart is slinging some sizzling hot Black Friday deals this week, including everything from LED facial masks to cameras, tablets, and even barbeque smokers! The retailer has already dropped a sneak peek into some of …





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Coles now selling cheap iPhones from just $219

Posted by November 17th 2022

Just ahead of the Black Friday sales weekend – and perfectly-timed for the Christmas shopping season – Coles is once again dropping some serious deals on sought-after iPhones. Starting November 16, the supermarket giant will …



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Telstra slams NBN Co after major telcos hit with $33 million in fines

Posted by November 15th 2022

Telstra has slammed NBN Co for providing inconsistent internet services at unsustainable prices, after the telco giant was stung with a $15 million fine for misleading its broadband customers. The comments were made after the Australian …



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Amaysim to sell new iPhone 14 range

Posted by November 9th 2022

Popular prepaid and low-price telco Amaysim will begin selling Apple smartphones later this month — including the all-new iPhone 14 lineup. The SIM-only provider has confirmed plans to add handsets to its product range, with an …


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ALDI slings 7kg washing machine for $299 in Special Buys

Posted by November 7th 2022

Forget Black Friday, ALDI is already offering some serious bargains on big-ticket appliances, including a washing machine for just $299, as well as a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and various home appliances for dirt cheap. ALDI's home appliance …