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Providers warn of post-COVID NBN price rise

Posted by October 14th 2022

While Australians have adjusted to the new norms of social distancing, working from home, and staying indoors, the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But despite most of us spending more time indoors and online than ever …



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It’s official: Vodafone and TPG have merged

Posted by July 7th 2022

It has been a long and complicated road, but Vodafone and TPG have finally merged into TPG Telecom Limited. Plans for this merger were first announced in August 2018 and during that time, the Australian Competition …


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OVO mobile customers now being moved to new Amaysim service

Posted by July 7th 2022

In early June 2020, prepaid mobile and energy provider, Amaysim, purchased yet another smaller telco to boost its customer base. Prepaid mobile provider, OVO Mobile, has now had its subscribers snatched up by Amaysim. Late …


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Vodafone launches ultra-fast NBN 1000 and NBN 250 plans

Posted by January 13th 2023

Just days after the NBN 250 announcement from MyRepublic, Vodafone has also confirmed it's throwing a hat in the high-speed broadband ring. The big-name telco has quietly launched two new, super-fast NBN plans, including a lightning-quick …


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Nokia 5.3 Review: Is this the budget smartphone for you?

Posted by April 12th 2023

In market for a new smartphone, but don’t want to fork out $1,000? Good news — the current smartphone market has a huge selection of budget and mid-range phones that pack plenty of quality into …




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New telco Zero Mobile offers FREE 1GB plan

Posted by July 7th 2022

Australians are no strangers to cheap mobile plans, but completely free mobile service is something that, until now, just hasn't been an option. Enter 'Zero Mobile' - an all-new mobile provider offering a base data …


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Aussie Broadband announces gigabit-speed unlimited NBN plan

Posted by October 14th 2022

If your current broadband plan just isn't cutting it, Aussie Broadband has announced a new, ultra-fast NBN option that will blow premium plan speeds out of the water. Beginning this Friday (29 May, 2020), Aussie Broadband …


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The 5G Wi-Fi Pro is Telstra’s new 5G mobile broadband hub

Posted by October 14th 2022

Telstra has announced its latest 5G broadband device, the mmWave-ready 5G Wi-Fi Pro. Designed for use with Telstra's 5G mobile broadband plans, the 5G Wi-Fi Pro will deliver access to Telstra's 5G and 4GX networks and …




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Optus once again tops ACCC’s NBN speed report

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report on NBN speeds across the country - and for the third quarter in a row, Optus has claimed the top spot. The ninth Measuring …


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Alinta Energy to ignite gas price competition in Queensland

Posted by December 22nd 2023

Alinta Energy customers in south-east Queensland can expect to be contacted by the retailer in the coming weeks with an invite to switch their gas. Almost three years on from launching its first electricity offer in …


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Telstra launches NBN ‘health check’ tool for broadband customers

Posted by February 10th 2021

Telstra has announced several updates to its newly-launched My Telstra app, including a self-service 'health check' for NBN customers. Alongside changes to available media and entertainment options, plus an updated Telstra Plus rewards experience, the My …


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NBN Co report: data demand continues through COVID-19 pandemic

Posted by October 14th 2022

NBN Co has released its latest weekly report into how Australian households are using the network during the COVID-19 pandemic - and to no-one's surprise, demand is still sky-high. The company's Australian Broadband Data Demand report …


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Telstra enables SMS over WiFi for mobile customers

Posted by July 7th 2022

Good news for Telstra customers - the telco has finally enabled SMS over WiFi, after reports circulated that people in regional Australia could not properly authenticate their COVIDSafe app without a text message. In regional communities …


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Optus launches new 250GB Family Plan for mobile

Posted by April 12th 2023

If you've been searching for a simple mobile solution for the whole family, Optus has come to the rescue. The telco has launched a brand new Family Plan, featuring four SIMs and a range of child-friendly …


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Cheap rowing machines and where to buy them

Posted by October 12th 2023

Rowing machines are arguably one of the best pieces of exercise equipment, giving you a grueling cardio workout as well as explosive power and muscle endurance. But while there are plenty of benefits to using …