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Optus tops ACCC’s fastest ever NBN speed report

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its 11th report into real-world NBN performance, tallying data on the biggest providers to see which telco offers the fastest speeds. This quarter's report covers the …


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Origin increases solar feed-in tariffs in time for summer

Posted by June 15th 2022

Summer’s here again, which means it’s time to slip slop slap - and review your solar feed-in tariff (FiT). Why? Because Australia’s biggest energy provider has just beefed-up its FiTs, meaning households with solar panels …


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Moto G 5G Plus review: a budget-friendly 5G smartphone

Posted by February 22nd 2023

Australia's 5G rollout is well underway, and with thousands of Aussies now experiencing faster mobile speeds in serviced areas, it's no surprise that 5G connectivity has come to the mid-range phone market. The latest manufacturer …



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Top 6 great value phone plans on the Telstra network

Posted by March 10th 2022

Looking to find some great value for money on a phone plan, but still want the great coverage of the Telstra mobile network? Several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) operate on the Telstra network across …



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What is the NBN Technology Choice Program?

Posted by July 13th 2022

When the NBN was initially planned, every house across Australia was meant to get Fibre-Optic cables right to the door: this became the Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) technology type. After initial roll-outs in testing …



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Momentum Energy brings hot new solar deal to Queensland

Posted by July 5th 2022

Aussie-owned retailer Momentum Energy has washed ashore in sunny Queensland, bringing its competitive flagship offers as well as a sizzling new solar deal. Solar Step-Up is offering customers a generous 13.5c/kWh feed-in tariff (FiT) which is …


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TPG-owned Felix Mobile goes live, offers ‘endless’ SIM-only plans

Posted by September 5th 2023

Sustainable and online-only telco Felix Mobile is officially live in Australia, marking TPG and Vodafone's first combined move into the competitive low-cost SIM-only market. With a focus on green-friendly values and a single, simple plan, Felix …



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Samsung’s ‘wind free’ air conditioner may well blow you away

Posted by January 22nd 2021

Samsung’s new ‘wind free’ air conditioner doesn’t blow – and we mean that literary. The electronics giant’s next-generation GEO Wind-Free (AR9500) model has been designed to cool your home without the blast. Additionally, the brand …





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Optus to buy Amaysim & launch new digital telco, Gomo

Posted by October 17th 2022

In news that's set to stir up the Aussie mobile market, Optus has not only announced plans to acquire leading smaller telco Amaysim, but will also launch another all-new digital-only mobile brand. Optus is clearly focused …


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The best iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro plans and deals

Posted by October 14th 2022

It’s probably the most anticipated iPhone release in years, and orders for two of the four iPhone 12 series devices are live. If you want to get your hands on Apple’s newest iPhones, now is …



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Vodafone iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro: Plans & Prices

Posted by July 7th 2022

Apple enthusiasts have waited a while for this moment and finally, the first ever 5G iPhones are here. While Apple has been behind the competition when it comes to 5G phones, for many, the wait …


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Optus iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro: Plans & Prices

Posted by May 29th 2024

It has been perhaps the most anticipated iPhone release for the past several years, and now we finally have a range of 5G iPhones right at the tail end of 2020. Apple may have been …