Vodafone Red Roaming – Cost vs Convenience
As part of the reinvention of their brand, Vodafone recently launched their new "Red" plans which, accompanied by Red Roaming, allow you to roam internationally to over 40 countries using your phone with you number, your SIM and your...
Telstra Dave sent through Tough Mudder – comes through with flying colours
The Telstra Dave, which launched on Australias largest mobile network last month last month, is a ruggedised beast built by ZTE. Telstra has obviously seen the need for a ruggedised phone in their range, carrying the Xperia Z and...
Vodafone double the data for 1 and 2 year plans
A few days ago we reported on Vodafone offering a Christmas bonus of double data on their $30 Prepaid Cap. Well, they are back at it again with a new offer of double data for the life of the...
Vodafone switches on 4G network for new prepaid customers
Vodafone launched their prepaid 4G plans last month exclusively for existing customers, but as of tomorrow (6 November), new prepaid customers can join in the goodness of 4G.
Naturally you will need to have a 4G capable handset, such as the...
Vodafone doubles the data on $30 Prepaid Cap for Christmas
In an early holiday gift to all, Vodafone is doubling the data on its $30 Prepaid Cap to 1GB. As well as the extra 500MB of data, the plan still includes $450 of flexible call credit and infinite SMS.
This...
Optus launches the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Optus has added two new Android devices to its line up, bringing the total number of Android 4G devices available on plans to eleven, with every one of their Android phones being 4G capable.
The newcomers are the highly anticipated...
Optus announces exclusivity on the LG G2
This morning, Optus has announced its exclusive carriage of LG's G2 handset which Ausdroid reviewed last month. Available in store, online and via telephone sales today, the G2 and its fancy advanced 4G features will really enjoy Optus' 4G...
Nexus 5: Limited local carrier availability and Retail availability looking likely
The launch of the Nexus 5 this morning has seen a flurry of orders, with the 32GB Black Nexus 5 seemingly the most popular model, with Google Play reporting the lead time as 'Dispatched from warehouse in 2 -...
Telstra says “Maybe Google” to selling the Nexus 5
Hot on the heels of the news this morning that Google has announced the Nexus 5 that we've all been waiting for, we've been in touch with Australia's telcos to find out who'll possibly be offering the Nexus 5...
LG G2 Australian availability announced – on contract with Optus and outright through retailers
LG has just announced availability for the highly anticipated LG G2 in Australia. The G2 will be launching on Optus as the exclusive carrier and through selected Australian retailers in Black and White on November 4th.
The LG G2 is...
HTC announces the Desire 300 available exclusively from Telstra
Telstra and HTC are bringing the HTC Desire brand back to where it all started. After launching the original HTC Desire back in April 2010, Telstra are continuing with the brand, by launching the HTC Desire 300.
The HTC Desire...
Updated: Aldi Mobile slashes data on Unlimited Pack to 2.5 GB
Aldi Mobile has updated its Unlimited plan, halving the data allowance. Ausdroid reader Vijay also reports that the $10 International calling credit that used to come with a $35 recharge has been removed.
The MVNO's $35 Unlimited plan now has...
Vodafone prepaid 4G launches today
Vodafone opens their 4G network to prepaid users today, but there are a few caveats to start with. To be eligible for the initial roll out, you must be an existing prepaid Vodafone customer, and:
Have a 4G device;
Have an...
HTC One Max headed for Optus
The recently launched HTC One Max looks like it will be coming to Optus, if their Google+ page is a good indicator. Optus has just posted a mini review of the One Max, indicating that an announcement for stocking the...
HTC Desire 601 coming exclusively to Vodafone
The Desire brand is officially back in Australia with Vodafone announcing today that the HTC Desire 601 is now available exclusively through them. The Desire 601 is a mid-range LTE phone with a 4.5" qHD 540x960 resolution screen and...