Amaysim looking for a new wholesale partner
Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Amaysim, has begun searching for a new network services agreement with one of the three major telcos as its current agreement with Optus is due to expire in June 2022.
The news of this has...
Optus 5G upgrade for Optus Stadium Perth visitors and fans
Optus has today announced that it has completed an upgrade at the Optus Stadium located in Burswood, an inner city suburb of Perth. The company has stated fans won’t just get the thrill of watching live sport and concerts,...
Telcos issued a warning by the ACMA over failing to check ID before number...
Telstra, Optus and Medion Mobile have all been issued warnings by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failure to comply with number porting regulations.
It may not seem like a huge deal, but when you consider...
Vodafone offers vouchers up to $1,200.00 to use on a new device with an...
In days gone by, you could get your desired handset subsidised by carriers when you contracted for a set term. More recently, we've seen a movement to buyers being able to repay -- at full, or near full...
[Great Deal] Boost Mobile discounts SIMs and refurbished devices
Boost Mobile has developed a reputation, thanks to its found Peter Adderton, of shaking up the market. With the end of financial year around the corner, they're at it again.
The special starts Tuesday the 14th of June and runs...
Boost Mobile quietly turns on international roaming
After some discussion on the subject recently, including a response from it's founder, Boost Mobile has -- somewhat unceremoniously turned on international roaming for customers.
The change is welcomed by many and was announced by Peter Adderton on his social...
Telstra ramps up the fight against scammers and spammers
Cyber security is at the forefront of all of our minds these days in our connected lifestyle. Everything from good passwords to network security, but what about when you become the security risk?Scam calls, emails and SMS his Aussie...
Optus reuses 4G 2300Mhz frequency to create dual-band 5G
Optus has successfully launched a world-first dual-band 5G network in Sydney today, by re-using existing 2300 MHz 4G spectrum alongside new 5G 3500 MHz spectrum.
Optus partnered with Samsung and Ericsson to achieve the feat, which will increase 5G coverage...
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...
Optus 5G breaks Australian speed record; 100Mhz of new spectrum to be added in...
Optus has announced it has broken the Australian record for 5G speeds, delivering a download speed of 2.5-2.8 Gbps on a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G at their test site.
The company says they will enhance 150 of their 5G sites...
[Great Deal] Circles.life are offering 20% off for 12 months on SIM only plans...
If you're doing the hunt around for a new mobile carrier, Circles.life has to be figuring in your decision. They've continually come to the party with great deals on their plan, today is no different. With a...
[Good Deal] Internode Mobile offering 50% off plan costs for 6 months to new...
It's part of the connected world we live in now, that you need a decent mobile connection and a solid amount of data. While being with one of the big three is great, it's not always necessary. ...
I ported to Boost for the coverage and cost, but got even more by...
When you start talking about carriers, there's a lot that can be said about all of the big players. Hellstra, drOptus and Vodafail have all had their (unwanted) time in the media spotlight. Oftentimes, some discerning users will bounce...
Telstra now allows customers to add up to five Bundle Plans to their account
Telstra has announced that it will now allow its customers to add up to five Bundle Plans to their account, however, in order to be able to take part in this new deal, customers would need to have at...
[Good Deal] Circles.life is offering bargains just in time for boxing day
Circles.life has a history of offering deals on special days, so it wasn't surprising to see one today. The deals this time around are for the 30GB and 50GB data plans.
30GB for $15 a month for 12 months...