Australia’s 5G spectrum auction finishes with Telcos spending in excess of $800 million for...
We have had some minor 5G auctions in previous times but with 5G now very close to becoming a reality for consumers, the serious auctions have just recently taken place.
Telcos have forked out some impressive figures for...
Vividwireless is shutting down and migrating customers to Optus in 2019. Here’s what you...
Vividwireless, Australia's first 4G only mobile broadband company, has announced that it is shutting its services in March 2019, with customers migrating over to Optus Mobile Pty Ltd (aka Optus) from April 2019.
VividWireless was formerly owned by the Seven...
Optus kicks off Black Friday sales with discounts on SIM-only plans
You'll be sick of Black Friday by the end of today, but Optus is also jumping on this shopping holiday bandwagon offering discounts on SIM-only plans.
The Optus site is proclaiming 'Black Friday is a big deal' and they're pretty...
Huawei and Optus acknowledge green screen issues on Huawei mate 20 Pro and are...
These days, it seems there's not a smartphone launch that goes by without some hiccup. In the case of Huawei's Mate 20 Pro, users have been complaining of their screens tinting green in some circumstances. Initially, Huawei offered no...
Vaya unveils a new range of plans starting from $16 per month
Mobile Virtual Network Operator Vaya has today unveiled a revamped range of plans covering their Month-to-Month pre-paid plans and 6-month contracts, with extra data offered to those taking up 6-month contracts.
The new month-to-month plans include a range of options...
Optus facing $10 million penalty for misleading its mobile customers
Optus is in a bit of hot water and facing a $10 million penalty for misleading and directly charging customers for ringtones and subscription services like horoscopes and games, with the ACCC now commencing proceedings against Optus in...
Optus announces Mate 20 Pro plans with pre-order bonuses
We found it strange that carriers didn't go near Huawei's excellent P20 Pro earlier in the year, and it seems they've taken notice. Huawei's latest and greatest, the just-announced Mate 20 Pro, will be landing on some Aussie carriers...
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL — where to buy, Australian pricing, availability...
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are now available for pre-order. They're available officially from retailers Harvey Norman and JB HiFi, as well as from carriers. Yes, that's right. One of the big surprises of the announcement this...
Optus offers double data with 20% off plan fees this weekend
This weekend, Optus is offering double data on a range of mobile plans, with a further 20% saving off the cost of some of those plans. It's a great time to sign up with Optus, but you'd want to...
ACCC puts telcos ‘On Notice’ over false and misleading advertising after ‘Unlimited’ Plans
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Rod Sims has put telecommunications companies 'On Notice' over to any false or misleading advertising.
The ACCC foreshadowed telcos will be subject to either much higher penalties for future breaches or possible court...
Optus doubles the data on almost all their post-paid 24-month plans
Optus has today announced a bump for almost all their 24-month post-paid plans, offering double the data for Optus My Plan Plus handset plans and My Plan Flex leasing plans.
The deal is running until October 9th for new and...
Optus adds another X series devices to its prepaid line up with the Optus...
Optus has quietly added another X series device to its prepaid line up with the Optus X Power mow available to buy for $129.
The X series have to date been re-badged versions of phones from well known manufacturers with...
NSW Police issue a warning to Optus customers over a ‘sophisticated’ online scam
NSW Police have issued a warning to Optus customers after a 'sophisticated' email scam began circulating amongst customers, prompting a number of complaints lodged with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
The emails, which come with the subject...
Telstra is activating Rich Communication Services (RCS) for the Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL
Update: 1st Gen Pixel devices too.
After enabling Rich Communication Services (RCS) on their network for selected Samsung Galaxy phones in October last year, Telstra has begun enabling RCS for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones on their...
Optus to offer Optus Sport free for all Australians until 31 August
Following well publicised issues with the Optus Sport coverage of the FIFA World Cup, and a 48 hour free broadcast period with SBS, Optus CEO Allan Lew has again fronted the media this evening to provide an update on...