Vodafone introduce Build Your Own Plan options to their Red plans
Vodafone has announced some changes to their Sim only (BYOD) and handset Red plans. What's new? You can build your own plan, sort of. Starting at the $50 per month sim only month-to-month plan or the $80 per month...
Exclusive: Telstra will offer at least one Google Pixel phone, pre-orders start 4th of...
The rumoured Google Pixel phones, said to launch in two sizes - 5" or 5.5" - are expected to launch on October 4th. While Google has offered them previously through the Google Store outright, last year we saw wide...
Virgin Mobile now offers some free music streaming on selected post-paid plans
After their parent Optus began offering free music streaming on selected plans, Virgin Mobile is now also offering music streaming from selected services on their $40 and above post-paid plans.
Let's be clear you still have to pay for the...
Kogan Mobile ups their data limits for higher end plans
Data use is growing exponentially with faster speeds available, Australians are using more data. Australian carriers are slowly starting to come around to offering more data and Kogan Mobile has today announced increased data limits for customers on the...
Telstra is preparing for the shutdown of their 2G network offering customers a new...
With 5G being demonstrated this month ahead of a trial during the Commonwealth Games next year, before starting to rollout in 2020, it's time to shut down the 2G network. Telstra will shutter their 2G service on the 1st...
PSA: Telstra and Optus are offering free calls to Italy following yesterday’s earthquake
Following a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake hitting central Italy yesterday (about 13:36 AEST) Telstra and Optus are offering free calls to their customers who need to contact friends or relative who might be in the region.
Telstra landline and post-paid...
Optus has finished testing the Nougat update for the Nexus 6P
With Android Nougat going official today, it's time to turn to carriers in Australia to find out when the update will arrive. It looks like Optus will be first off the bat, updating their software update page to advise...
Optus Announces Data Free Streaming For Video and Music – if you’re on the...
Earlier this year Optus announced that they would no longer count data from streaming music services for all Pre-Paid customers. At the time it was strange to not see this be extended to Post-Paid customers as well but...
Introducing our new Australian Mobile Network Frequencies help guide
The juxtaposition of the physical and digital world can at times be frustrating. Case in point we hear about almost every major smartphone from every major vendor across the world through our digital life. However, the realities of our...
Optus advises Nougat update for Nexus 6P is in testing – due end of...
Nougat is coming. We've seen Australian carriers Vodafone and Virgin Mobile are testing it, but Optus has chimed in adding the Android 7.0 update to their list of software in testing for the Nexus 6P.
The update was added...
Telstra announces 60th base station activation in their Blackspot rollout program
In June 2015, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced round 1 of the Australian Government Mobile Black Spot Programme, a program designed to improve mobile phone coverage and competition in regional and remote Australia. Telstra and Vodafone...
Amaysim introduces longer expiration dates for their ‘As You Go’ credit
It's hard to find a pay as you go mobile service with a long expiry date, but Australian MVNO Amaysim has today announced they've extended the expiry date on their As You Go plan to last for a full...
Oppo uses the launch of the F1s to announce partnership with Woolworths Mobile
After launching in India earlier this month, Oppo has wasted no time in bringing the next in their line of photography focused F Series phones, the Oppo F1s to Australia today.
The phone is available today in Gold from JB...
Virgin Mobile and Vodafone are both testing Android Nougat for the Nexus 6P
Good news everyone! Virgin Mobile and Vodafone are testing Android N, better known now as Nougat, for the Nexus 6P.
We saw a return to wide adoption of Nexus phones by Australian carriers, with Vodafone, Optus and Virgin Mobile...
Vaya has introduced their cheapest plan yet with a $16 pre-paid plan with 1GB...
Mobile Virtual Network Operator Vaya has announced a new deal for customers, announcing their cheapest option yet. Along with the new plan which is available this week, Vaya is also giving customers peace of mind with a Price Beat...