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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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Telstra given formal warning after breaching consumer protection rules

Posted by April 20th 2023

Telstra has been slapped with formal warning by Australia's communications regulator, after the telco was caught restricting the services of over five thousand customers without notice. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found that …


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Amaysim ditches PAYG roaming for cheaper, simpler travel packs

Posted by April 6th 2023

Popular SIM-only provider Amaysim is taking the stress out of jet-setting, this week launching a range of flexible international roaming add-ons that start at just $20. Previously, Amaysim users needed to seek out travel SIMs when …


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OPPO’s latest cheap phone is here — the stunning A78 5G

Posted by May 30th 2023

Proving that price shouldn’t be a barrier to the latest technologies, OPPO has released its newest budget-friendly device in its A series — the A78 5G. OPPO has carried a reputation for packing quality technology into …



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Revealed: Australia’s best-value internet and phone providers

Posted by March 31st 2023

It's easy to compare plans based solely on price, but that doesn't take into account features, inclusions and overall value – so opting for the cheapest plan available could mean you're stuck with an underperforming …




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Coles brings back door-busting cheap iPhone sale

Posted by March 31st 2023

Run, don't walk! For a limited time, Coles is bringing back its in-store iPhone sale – meaning savvy shoppers can once again get their hands on refurbished iPhones from as little as $199. The supermarket giant …


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What to do if you can’t pay your phone or internet bill

Posted by March 23rd 2023

Life is unpredictable and there are many unexpected reasons why you might find yourself unable to pay your phone or internet bill. While it might be a difficult time, there is help available if you …


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Optus takes on Vodafone with new $5-a-day overseas roaming

Posted by March 30th 2023

While many telcos have offered international roaming on plans for some time, this service has traditionally been marred by ‘bill shock’: stories of travellers returning home to phone bills well into the hundreds for a …


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Another telco fined over $250K for safety rule breaches

Posted by March 17th 2023

Regulators have slapped another telco with a six-figure fee for failing to supply crucial customer information to Australia's public number database. SIM-only mobile provider Circles.Life has paid a $253,080 infringement notice to Australian Communications and Media …