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Facing the COVID-19 pandemic, Optus will help customers out with more data in April...
With Australia staring down the barrel of forced social distancing measures, and a good many of us being asked to work from home and stay away from large crowds, its inevitable that we're going...
When speed data shows Australia’s fixed broadband ranks 64th globally, how can the NBN...
Many Australians think the NBN is a bit of a disappointment speed-wise, but there's a big difference between having a bit of a whinge and having some data to back it up.
One of the...
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,...
Optus release their 5G Consumer Streaming Survey 2020 — majority choosing it for reliability
Optus, like the other Australian 5G carrier, have had a rough start to their 5G network but now that they are up to 500 operational towers (compared with >800 for their competitor) they are...
Soar further with 30,000 velocity points from Optus
The rewards point market is something we rarely cover here at Ausdroid, honestly it's a Pandora's box that is often best left closed. However the latest offer from Optus and Virgin seems right up...
Good News – Android 10 is rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S9 users
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S9 you may have seen an update rolling out to your phone. If you haven't be prepared because Android 10 with One UI 2.0 is on its...
Should you sign up with Optus or an Optus MVNO? We’ll show you through...
You may have noticed from our piece on Telstra MVNOs that while there is some competition in that space, there aren't a whole lot of providers reselling Telstra's network access. Why? It costs more,...
Optus claims check out – Coverage in Tasmania has really improved
At the beginning of my Tasmania driving holiday I noticed that Optus was claiming it's mobile coverage of the state was much better than before.
My tests driving along the popular east coast route, inland...
Android 10 begins rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Note10+/Note10+ 5G users
Samsung Galaxy Note10+/Note 10+ 5G users are receiving a notification advising them of a major software update to Android 10, which brings with it an updated One UI 2.0 along for the ride and...
Optus completes 5G video call with Ericsson and OPPO
One of the big factors in the adoption of 5G will be how well it works in most places, and being able to use the 4G spectrum - which we know works kind of...
Optus Sport Android TV app released
Optus Sport fans who also have an Android TV can rejoice, because Optus has just announced you now have the ability to install the Optus Sport app.
This should help Optus continue to grow audience...
Optus will also be waiving mobile bills for volunteer firefighters
Yesterday we reported that Telstra were waiving any mobile bills that volunteer firefighters incur while fighting the worst fires in the nation's history. Not to be outdone by Telstra, Optus have joined the party,...
Big W tech Boxing Day deals
Discount department store Big W is offering some great tech deals as part of this year's Boxing Day sales, whether after some future gifts or after something for yourself.
The deals include:
Chromebooks:
Lenovo 11” 100e Chromebook...
Optus 5G network is delivering higher speeds and cheaper than the NBN
Welcome to the NBN Maidstone Victoria… or should you be welcomed to the Optus network? It seems the answer is the latter, because the NBN took so long to reach Maidstone that it was...
Optus has a big data deal on Mobile Broadband
Leading into Christmas a lot of families are going away for holidays, but the disconnection factor (or lack of mobile data) can cause significant issues for some. Of course there are also plenty...