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Yatango makes a deal with Kogan Mobile Customers to port over
With the collapse of ISPOne, Kogan Mobile customers were facing having to find and change to a new provider in the next 30 days. But it appears that Ruslan Kogan has not been quiet...
Optus announces new options for international travellers
Optus has today announced a new take on their plans available to customers who travel internationally. Optus offers coverage in over 182 countries and previously, five zones have split the world for Optus customers...
Leak suggests Snapdragon 800 based Samsung Galaxy Note 3 coming to all 3 Australian...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which is strongly rumoured to be announced at the September 4th Samsung Unpacked 2013 – Episode 2 event in Berlin just prior to the start of IFA, has been...
Savvytel closing down whilst customers kept in the dark
After Daniel's earlier article regarding ISPOne and Telstra's current Federal Court action, it seems another MVNO, Savvytel, is set to close its doors according to a report through WhistleOut.
The closure of Savvytel which was...
ISPOne legal stoush could possibly spell the end for some small MVNOs in Australia
ispONE, the company who resells the Telstra service wholesale to multiple Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Australia is currently involved in a legal dispute with Telstra that's now threatening to end the business...
Singtel looking to enable NFC Payments in Australia and Singapore with Visa partnership
Singtel the parent company of Australian mobile operator Optus has announced a partnership with Visa to allow their customers to use their NFC enabled phones to make payments at NFC Paywave enabled terminals across...
Optus to offer TDD & FDD-LTE compatible version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and...
Optus and Samsung, have today advised that they will be bringing a dual mode version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini to Australia.
What is dual-mode? It's in reference to the two...
Telstra advise Android 4.2.2 update for HTC One will begin tomorrow
Telstra owners of the HTC One, get excited the long awaited Android 4.2.2 update for the HTC One is set to go live for your handsets tomorrow.
According to an update added to the...
Optus Now app will now collect anonymous data to help improve the network
If you have an Android phone from Optus, then you´re most likely one of the 300,000+ users who have installed the Optus Now App from Google Play. The app has up till now been...
LG Optimus L7 II & L2 II available next week
The other day I was flicking through the Dick Smith website (as an addicted web window geek shopper) and I was surprised to find that the Optimus L7 II and Optimus L2 II on...
Optus begins offering upgraded 3G service and 4G to Wollongong
After announcing an expansion of their 4G services in Adelaide last night, Otpus has today announced that they have turned on 4G services in the 'Gong' as well as releasing details on upgrades to...
Optus adds more 3G and 4G coverage in Adelaide
Optus is on the move in Adelaide, they've announced today that they've added some more towers to their network. After turning on 4G in the Adelaide CBD back in December they've added an additional...
LG Optimus F5 — Review
LG enters the budget LTE Smartphone market
LG has made a great comeback in their mobile phone market share over the past 12 months, from the launch of their budget range L Series handsets which...
Optus add the Huawei Ascend G510 to their Pre-Paid range
It seems a lot of entry-level Android mobile devices are being made more enticing with somewhat recent Android OS (Jelly Bean 4.1 for a start at least), with some features like NFC/DLNA features making...
LG Optimus F5 4G Now Available on Optus, Virgin
LG today announced the Optimus F5, a mid-range LTE-enabled smartphone, is now available on the Optus 4G network. The F5 is running Android 4.1.2 and features a 4.3-inch qHD IPS display, a Dual Core...