Optus X Sight now available through Optus Pre-Paid
Optus have quietly added a new budget low end device to its pre-paid line up of devices with another of its X series with the Optus X Sight.
The X Sight, while not something to get overly excited about, does...
Vodafone launch their healthcare worker COVID-19 credit signup portal, you’ve got until June 8th...
Despite the delay between announcing their healthcare worker bonus and today's delivery it's still a generous offer on Vodafone behalf to give all AHPRA registered healthcare workers two months free of mobile access. What's better, is the deal now...
Telstra has responded to the eSIM issue reported a week ago
A week ago we reported that Telstra has been contacting customers about a potential issue with Pixel 4 phones connected by eSIM. After some discussion, the issue has been confirmed as a potentially unlikely sequence of events with...
Telstra finally enables SMS over Wi-Fi, Optus and Vodafone customers ask what took so...
Hat tip to long time Ausdroid reader Beau Giles who noticed that Telstra is finally enabling SMS over Wi-Fi for iPhone 6S and above as well as a range of Samsung Android powered phones.
It is quite reasonable to ask...
The Optus Family plan offers parental control, flexibility for everyone and data to burn
The Optus Family plan has launched and it has some well-planned inclusions. Many parents know the pain of wanting their kids to be contactable during an emergency.
This has been addressed with a "corporate style" four SIM card setup and...
Amaysim delivers data to help keep users connected through COVID-19
Amaysim is forging their name as one of the real go-to options as a mobile carrier if you're not keen on the big three. Their plans offer value for money with generous data allowances and they've noticed an increased...
Telstra is contacting Pixel 4 customers about a potential eSIM issue leaving users unable...
Carriers are evolving as is the technology they use. We've gone from SIM cards to mini, to micro to nano-SIM technology. That can't get any smaller without being impractical, so now we have eSIM connections. If...
Optus hit with $40 million class action after alleged data breach of 50,000 customers...
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has launched a class action against Optus after they mistakenly published the details of 50,000 customers. The data breach occurred when Optus published the names, home addresses, mobile and home phone numbers of customers in the...
Telstra’s mobile broadband plan update delivers more data to users: 200GB for just $75!
The last few weeks have shown how critical connectivity is for business as well as individuals. Telstra has recognised this need with a surge in mobile broadband use and sign-ups. As a result they have updated their...
Optus set to stamp out more coverage blackspot with 83 new mobile sites in...
Optus is continuing to build its mobile coverage network, moving deeper into regional communities. The move follows the successful procurement of funding for 83 new mobile sites from the federal government. The total project cost is a whopping $56.1...
Ask Ausdroid: As a long time Telstra customer, I love the coverage but it’s...
Every now and then we get asked some good questions by email, social media and even in person. This one popped up in a community Facebook group this week, and it's a good one. Our reader asked:
"Telstra's plan changes...
Optus has its eyes on 20Gbps or faster 5G to beat Telstra
For as long as Telstra has been Telstra, it has been the dominant mobile player in Australia, across consumer, small and large business segments. Optus has remained hot on its heels, but the reality is, it's a ways behind.
With...
Optus is now offering a NBN WiFi modem with 4G backup
Something interesting popped up on my Facebook feed last night, as it seems Optus is now offering an NBN Modem that will back up to its 4G network when the main NBN network goes down. This new plan -...
How do Healthcare workers access the free network access offers from Optus and Vodafone?
In the mist of the COVID-19 response, many Australians and Australian companies are looking to see how they can help their communities. It is seeing this element of the national response that makes me proud to be an Aussie.
Healthcare...
Vodafone introduces a temporary $10/month “Stay Connected” plan for customers facing financial difficulty due...
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (which we all know as Vodafone) has introduced a new temporary $10 per month "Stay Connected" cap plan to help customers experiencing financial difficulties due to COVID-19 stay connected with family, friends and work colleagues.
From 20...