Received an SMS Scam? Telstra customers can now report them to SCAM (7226)
SMS scams are nothing new, and they range from a mild annoyance to convincing scams that rip Aussies off to the tune of thousands. Starting today, users on the Telstra network can take an additional step to report SMS...
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...
Moto G8 is now available through Vodafone
The array of phones in the current market continues to stagger me with prices ranges for all. From stupidly cheap to outrageously expensive, everyone is covered. The Moto G8 falls more towards the cheap range but absolutely...
Sick of your phone? Here’s the trade-in process for Telstra, Optus and Vodafone
It always used to be that if you wanted a new phone, you either went and bought one at retail, or you might be able to negotiate an upgrade with your carrier. However, there was always the question of...
Circles.Life EOFY sale gives you lots of data for just a little money
Circles.life continue to come to market with strong value offerings with some big data offerings. As we approach the end of the financial year, they've done it again with another offer.
The offer for SIM only plans...
Vodafone delivers early for Christmas with great deals on phones and plans
It's the right season for many of us to be grabbing a new device. Whether it's a gift for a loved one, or with the Christmas cash burning a hole in your pocket. As a follow up...
Telstra has blocked a staggering 185 million texts and over 200 million scam call...
Since implementing its new SMS filter in April, Telstra has worked wonders in protecting users. Wonders to the tune of over 185 million text messages and over 200 million scam calls -- since 2021 -- that haven't reached potential...
Boost Mobile quietly extend 5G trials into 2023
For those who are on Boost and enjoying the free trial access to 5G, there's good news. Without fanfare, the company has extended the trial -- originally end dated November this year -- until 30th January 2023.
When the trial...
Coles mobile and Catch connect offering additional bonus data to its customers as part...
The Optus network outage over a week ago has certainly ensured Optus has suffered another blow to its already tattered reputation and its MVNO partners who use the Optus network for their service are offering some additional data as...
Boost Mobile launches international roaming packages for 15 countries from $4.30 per day
Boost Mobile has announced a new international roaming offering called Boost Anytime Plus International Roaming. It's a long name for a simple offering which travelling Boost customers will love.
For $60, you get 5GB of data, 100 SMS and 30...
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...
Home review: Optus 5G home broadband is a speed demon*
It's been only a few days since I started using the Nokia 5G Home Broadband modem from Optus but I am already impressed with the Optus 5G speed, low pings (13-19ms) and low latency.
Setup is super easy and the...
Telstra converts its 3G 850MHz band to its new 5G low band network
It's no secret our major telcos are shutting down their 3G networks and reusing those bands dedicated to the older 3G network to bolster their 4G and new 5G networks.
Telstra has announced that it has completed testing its low...
Deal: Free Amazon Prime for 1 year via Optus SubHub new subscription bundling service
Optus has challenged the Telstra Plus program with an arguable more useful service called SubHub simplifying content subscriptions and memberships by putting them in one place, allowing eligible Optus postpaid customers (Mobile, Optus Fetch, NBN etc) to save money...
Telcos connecting loved ones in times of need: Telstra, Optus and Vodafone are all...
There's a lot going on in the world right now and sadly, there are a lot of people hurting. The crisis in Ukraine has dominated many headlines for weeks and it doesn't look like abating anytime soon. Thankfully, the...