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Optus nabs the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium as an exclusive
Optus and Sony Mobile have today announced that their ultra-high resolution Xperia Z5 Premium handset will be heading to Optus on contract as an exclusive.
The handset will be available on the $80 Optus My...
Software Updates for the week ending 28 April 2016
We've had reports overnight that users of Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge+ on Optus, and unlocked Galaxy Note 5 users, are receiving updates to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow this weekend. If you're not yet receiving updates...
HTC 10 Australian carriers and retailers pre-orders and pricing
With just under a week to go until the Australian release of the HTC 10, it's time for carriers and retailers to show their hand with pre-order prices and plans.
First things first: we were...
Optus and Uber announce a new partnership to get you data on the move
Optus has today announced a new partnership with ride-sharing service Uber, to get you connected while you're on the go.
The new partnership is the start of many things, with Optus intending to deliver 'an...
Optus extends free Gear VR for Galaxy S7/S7 Edge for online orders while stocks...
If you missed out on the bonus Gear VR headset for pre-ordering a Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge before the 11th of March, Optus has your back.
Optus is offering a bonus Gear...
LG G5 launches in the US on 1 April, friends pricing revealed
The LG G5 will go on sale in the United States in just under two weeks, on 1 April, with a number of special offers in the mix, giving us a hint of what...
Optus looking to amp up users network experience in major stadiums
Optus has announced that it will improve its network in major stadiums in Australia, so customers attending major sporting and music events can stay connected and upload or access digital content faster.
With Optus having...
Optus will carry the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge and the LG...
This morning, many people in Australia are waking up to news from overnight of the launch of two of the bigger high-end phones this year with both Samsung and LG announcing the Galaxy S7...
Samsung begins pushing out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Galaxy Note 5
If you're a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user, you'll be glad to hear that there are reports that Samsung has begun rolling out Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow to international Galaxy Note 5 users.
The reports, which...
Blackberry Priv — Review
BlackBerry a name that was synonymous with the corporate world with its handheld mobile devices. Over the last couple of years -- thanks in part to Android and iOS along with what many would...
ZTE adds 2 new mobile devices to its website – the Blade D and...
ZTE have added to new mobile devices to their line of available handsets in Australia, with the Blade D and the Chat 4G both headed to Optus and Coles Pre-Paid Mobile respectively.
Both the Blade...
Optus, Vodafone, Telstra and TPG all grab additional 1800MHz spectrum in ACMA auction
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced on Friday that their 2-month long auction of additional 1800MHz spectrum had concluded, with Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and TPG all gaining additional licenses.
The auction for previously...
Optus brings bonus data, international calls and increased data rollover to prepaid My Prepaid...
Optus announced this morning that its My Prepaid Ultimate plans have increased data allowances (amusingly titled 'Datafest') with bonus recharge data, unlimited standard international calls to ten countries and an increased data rollover allowance...
Amaysim has acquired Vaya Mobile for $70M
Mobile Virtual Network Operator Amaysim has announced that it has purchased fellow operator, Vaya Mobile, for $70 million in a deal which will help grow Australia's fourth biggest mobile phone provider by 140,000 subscribers. This...
Optus drops the price of 3 Pre-paid mobiles whilst offering $20 Google Play gift...
In the lead up to the busy retail Christmas season, Optus have dropped the price on three of their prepaid mobiles which all include the bonus $20 Google Play gift card.
The three mobiles included...