Boost vs Optus: The matter has been settled in a confidential agreement
After Optus released products named Mobile Boost and Internet Boost, Boost Mobile took exception to the use of the "Boost" name. Shortly after, an injunction was issued preventing Optus from using the Boost name; however, this is only a...
Gomo is no longer accepting new customers
Gomo, a mobile phone prepaid subscription MVNO sub-brand of Optus, has announced that it is making changes that users will see from 1 June 2023; we’ll no longer be offering our Gomo products to new customers.
Gomo launched during the...
All three major carriers share the honors as Open Signal publish its mobile network...
All three of the major carriers, Telstra, Vodafone and Optus have shared the honours in Open Signal's latest report. The categories cover overall experience, 5G experience, coverage and consistency. The data is based on user experience from Open Signal's...
Boost Mobile granted an injunction against the Optus Mobile Boost service
When Optus launched a service called Mobile Boost a couple of weeks ago, Boost Mobile wasn't happy about it. Very quickly, Boost issued correspondence to Optus to cease using the Boost name.
Today, an injunction was granted to Boost Mobile,...
[Good Deal] amaysim gets your summer started with data deals
It's really easy when you're on the move to burn through a lot of data quickly. amaysim has taken this problem on with some summer specials that will help you get through the holidays.
If you're a low data user,...
Optus is giving away a Pixel 6a when you buy a Pixel 7 Pro
Optus has been in the press for all the wrong reasons lately with the recent data breach. While many are steadily moving on with their days following this, Optus is working to curry favour by giving away a free...
Optus adds new smartphones and Wi-Fi modems to its Pre-Paid offerings
Embattled telco, Optus, which has been dealing with the data breach issues since late last month, has quietly added 2 new smartphones alongside 2 mobile broadband devices to its pre-paid lineup of devices it is offering.
Let’s start with 2...
Deal: Boost Mobile $250 260GB 12 month prepaid special great option for porting out...
If you're annoyed with the Optus data breach and want to switch to another network there's a great deal available at the moment from Boost with full access to all Telstra 4G towers Australia-wide.
Celebrating their association with the Bathurst...
Optus data breach customers can ban access to their credit report
Optus has admitted that following a cyberattack, they are investigating the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers’ information.
Upon discovering this, Optus says they immediately shut down the attack. Optus is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre...
Optus suffers a cyber attack with 9 million current and former customers data exposed
Around 9 million current and past customers of the Optus telco have had their data exposed. In a release published this afternoon, the company has confirmed -- roughly 24 hours after confirmation of breach -- the attack, investigation progress...
5G coming soon to Amaysim customers
Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Amaysim, a direct subsidiary of Optus, has today announced that it will very soon launch 5G connectivity and plans for its prepaid customers.
The 5G connectivity will run off directly off the Optus 5G network,...
Optus adds two new devices to its prepaid line up with the X Start...
Optus has quietly added two new Android devices to its prepaid line up which are the X Pro 2 and the X Start 3, with both devices coming from ZTE’s catalogue of devices here in Australia. The devices are...
Telstra buys 51% of Fetch TV, subject to ACCC approval
Earlier today Fetch TV announced that as recently rumoured Telstra will purchase a 51% controlling share of ownership, subject to ACCC approval:
We are excited to announce that, pending ACCC approval, Telstra is purchasing a 51% share in Fetch TV.
The...
It’s easy to use Optus Donate Your Data to send your spare mobile data...
It's the last day of my mobile billing month and I had lots of data left over so I just donated 9GB via the My Optus app, which will be distributed by charities like the Smith Family to Australians...
SubHub Deal: Free 6 months Netflix for some Optus customers
Optus customers should login to the Optus SubHub site and check if they are eligible to get $102 credit which can be used for Netflix access.
Clive Dickens, VP of TV, Content & Product Development at Optus said of the...