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iPhone 15 Pro review

iPhone 15 Pro review: Is it worth the upgrade?

Posted by April 23rd 2024

While Apple seemed to cool it on the big features and upgrades for the iPhone 15 series — with the exception of the introduction of USB C charging — the iPhone 15 Pro still offers …


The best Christmas movies on Netflix Australia

Posted by December 18th 2023

The festive season is upon us, and that means it’s time to switch on the air con, chuck on a Christmas sweater, and flick on a Christmas movie to get you into the festive spirit. …


Telstra billing error slammed by ACMA

Not good enough: Regulator slams Telstra over new billing blunder

Posted by December 6th 2023

Australia’s largest telco, Telstra, has paid $24 million in penalties and refunds after the consumer watchdog found that it had wrongly billed over 6,000 customers — the majority of which were small businesses. An Australian Communications …


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Australian 3G network shutdown: What you need to know

Posted by December 4th 2023

You may have heard that the big three telcos are preparing to shut off their respective 3G mobile networks. Vodafone will be the first telco to switch off 3G services on December 15, 2023, followed …


Cheap phones Christmas buying guide Australia

Top 5 cheap phones to buy this Christmas

Posted by December 4th 2023

It’s that time of year where, if you haven’t already started thinking about your Christmas shopping, you might want to start. While budgets may be a little tighter this year, there’s some good news if you’re …


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Energy debtors hit 5-year peak as watchdog urges Aussies to switch

Posted by December 1st 2023

Residential electricity prices have skyrocketed by up to 28% in the past 12 months, leaving thousands of households unable to pay their energy bills. The Australian Energy Regulator’s (AER) 2022-2023 annual retail markets report said electricity  …


Moto G84 5G phone in Marshmallow Blue

Motorola’s Moto G84 5G is a luxe-feel phone for under $400

Posted by November 29th 2023

Just in time for the gift-giving season, Motorola has dropped a new addition to its popular, value-packed Moto G series. The Moto G84 5G is a striking smartphone with a big display, all-day battery and …


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What is the cheapest Vodafone phone plan?

Posted by November 27th 2023

Vodafone offers a range of products, including phone and internet plans. You'll find a selection of some of the latest devices from the big phone manufacturers, including Samsung, Apple and Google, available to bundle with …




How to watch the English Premier League (EPL) in Australia

Posted by November 22nd 2023

For many Australians, the English Premier League is what comes to mind when people mention football (or soccer). Otherwise known as the EPL, the league is widely considered the best in the world, home to …


The best Black Friday NBN, 5G and internet deals

Posted by November 22nd 2023

Bargain hunters know that Black Friday is the go-to shopping date to save big on appliances, fashion, homewares and gadgets. But if you’re looking for a deal on home internet, major Aussie telcos are celebrating …


Black Friday phone deals

The best Black Friday smartphone and phone plan deals

Posted by November 23rd 2023

If you’re hunting for a bargain, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop around for a great deal. Many telcos and phone brands have jumped on the Black Friday …


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Optus apologises, offers customers bonus data after network outage

Posted by November 10th 2023

Optus has issued an apology to customers for Wednesday's nation-wide network outage, blaming a "cascading failure" for the incident. But frustrated customers aren't yet entitled to refunds or compensation, despite going without phone or internet …


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Small telcos report record sales as customers leave Optus

Posted by November 10th 2023

Optus mobile and internet services may be back online, but the fallout from the headline-grabbing outage continues. Ten million Optus customers were left without phone or broadband access for up to 12 hours on Wednesday, …


Samsung Galaxy A05s phone

Samsung’s new A05s packs in great value for under $300

Posted by November 15th 2023

The latest release from Samsung’s Galaxy A series is the Galaxy A05s. Offering a quality experience but at the sub-$300 price point, if you’re in the market for a new phone but don’t want to …



Tangerine and More launch eSIM phone plans

Tangerine and More now offer eSIM for mobile customers

Posted by November 7th 2023

More and Tangerine are the latest telcos to jump on on the eSIM bandwagon, offering an easier and more sustainable alternative to a traditional SIM card. One of the barriers to signing up to a new …


NBA

How to watch the NBA in Australia

Posted by November 9th 2023

Find out how and where to watch the NBA in Australia, including Foxtel and ESPN, NBA League Pass and Kayo.