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Telstra Tough Max 3 is one tough cookie, updating the tough phone for 2020
Telstra's own-branded Tough Max series phones have had an update for 2020, with the 3rd generation Tough Max getting some attention on Telstra's Exchange blog today.
The Tough Max line is designed to take the...
Telstra to make payphones and Telstra Air hotspots free for everyone to help people...
On top of Telstra's existing customer support options for those directly affected by the bushfires raging around Australia, Telstra is expanding its assistance program further tomorrow.
Telstra will be opening its payphone network as well...
Telstra providing free mobile bills for volunteer firefighters in December and January
Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last month, you'd be aware that large areas of Australia have been destroyed by bushfire. New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria have had...
Messenger style conversation bubbles could be coming to Google messages
The chat bubble style notification we see on Facebook Messenger may be coming to the Google Messages App. This follows Telstra and Google quietly enabling RCS messaging for some devices. Users on...
Boost $240/240GB 365 Days 4G Telstra Network for $20/month incl overseas calls and SMS
Telstra reseller Boost is offering new customers a great 12 month expiry prepaid mobile deal to save money during 2020 while having access to Telstra's full 4G and 3G network of cell towers (but...
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...
Google and Telstra quietly enable RCS messages (Rich Communication Service) in Australia for more...
Rich Communication Service support has been a long time coming, and recently we reported that Google had tired of waiting for carriers to do their part, and was rolling out its own support directly.
It's...
Telstra is giving away 25 million Telstra Plus points for Christmas, are you eligible?
Have you ever heard of the 12 days of Christmas? Well, Telstra is apparently saying nice try to that and is instead celebrating 25 days of Christmas by giving away 25 million Telstra Plus...
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G now available in Australia on both Telstra and Optus
Way back in September Samsung announced the Galaxy A90 5G phone designed to be a more affordable phone with high level photography and 5G connectivity for one the go sharing -- "the new era...
Save $648 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 with Telstra with this exclusive deal
Perhaps you're after a brand new phone, or maybe you've broken yours and need a new one. Maybe you just want a Samsung Galaxy S10. Whatever the reason, it's a great time to save...
Up to 180,000 Telstra NBN customers could be eligible for refunds
Back in 2017, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took Telstra to court for promising customers speeds that it - and the customers' NBN connections - could not possibly deliver. One of the...
Mate wants to be friends with your phone (and you), offering affordable monthly rates
Aussie telco Mate has been offering NBN plans for a while, and is now moving into the mobile space with affordable monthly rates that should get everyone excited, coming in the next few days.
The...
Telstra launches Xbox All Access in Australia – console + subscription starting at $27/month
Telstra is getting into gaming in a big way, with the carrier becoming the exclusive Australian home of of Xbox All Access.Xbox All Access gets you an Xbox One S or One X console...
Australian Mobile Carriers Won’t Get Really Fast 5G Millimetre Wave Spectrum til mid 2021
The Australian Federal government has commenced the process to auction spectrum in the 26 GHz band to support the next stage of 5G coverage improvement across Australia.
The spectrum will be sold at a competitive...
Here’s where to pre-order Pixel 4 phones from carriers – Telstra, Optus and Vodafone...
The latest version of Google's smartphone powerhouse is finally here, with Pixel 4 officially launched. Local pre-orders are opening up now, with availability starting October 24.
If you're looking to buy a Pixel 4...