Optus device trade up plan, a pathway to quicker upgrades
Earlier this week Telstra announced their new Upgrade and Protect product that allows you to upgrade your phone or replace a broken device within certain terms and conditions. Several readers reached out to us to remind us that Optus...
Want some extra data for a little while? Optus announces $5 for 24 hours...
While most mobile plans come with a sizable amount of included data these days, not every plan does. While some mobile customers have unlimited data plans, a greater number have limited data, and when they need extras, it can...
realme C3 now available on Optus prepaid for just $199
Earlier this year we took an early look at the realme C3 and for an entry-level device priced at $269 outright it was amazing value. The value has just gotten even better with realme and Optus announcing that...
Optus and Velocity loyalty rewards have a message for their customers
With the international Airline industry falling apart financial, and our own Virgin Australia in voluntary administration and fighting to keep competition in our skies, many people are freaking out about their frequent flyer loyalty programs. If you're an Optus...
Optus X Sight now available through Optus Pre-Paid
Optus have quietly added a new budget low end device to its pre-paid line up of devices with another of its X series with the Optus X Sight.
The X Sight, while not something to get overly excited about, does...
Rumour: NBN 1000/50 250/25 super fast new speeds launch late May 2020 for FTTP...
NBN and Australia's internet service providers are working out the final details so that new NBN super fast 1000/50 250/25 plans can be available for some residential home customers by late May 2020 - that's just a few weeks...
The Optus Family plan offers parental control, flexibility for everyone and data to burn
The Optus Family plan has launched and it has some well-planned inclusions. Many parents know the pain of wanting their kids to be contactable during an emergency.
This has been addressed with a "corporate style" four SIM card setup and...
Voice over Wi-Fi Calling Explained and Free app to force Android phones to use...
Wi-Fi Calling also known as VoWiFi enables you to make voice calls on your Android phone using Wi-Fi instead of the cellular networks. Where you get that WiFi from doesn't matter so much - it could come from your...
Optus hit with $40 million class action after alleged data breach of 50,000 customers...
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has launched a class action against Optus after they mistakenly published the details of 50,000 customers. The data breach occurred when Optus published the names, home addresses, mobile and home phone numbers of customers in the...
Optus set to stamp out more coverage blackspot with 83 new mobile sites in...
Optus is continuing to build its mobile coverage network, moving deeper into regional communities. The move follows the successful procurement of funding for 83 new mobile sites from the federal government. The total project cost is a whopping $56.1...
Optus has its eyes on 20Gbps or faster 5G to beat Telstra
For as long as Telstra has been Telstra, it has been the dominant mobile player in Australia, across consumer, small and large business segments. Optus has remained hot on its heels, but the reality is, it's a ways behind.
With...
Optus is now offering a NBN WiFi modem with 4G backup
Something interesting popped up on my Facebook feed last night, as it seems Optus is now offering an NBN Modem that will back up to its 4G network when the main NBN network goes down. This new plan -...
How do Healthcare workers access the free network access offers from Optus and Vodafone?
In the mist of the COVID-19 response, many Australians and Australian companies are looking to see how they can help their communities. It is seeing this element of the national response that makes me proud to be an Aussie.
Healthcare...
Optus says Yes to three months of free mobile access for healthcare workers
During the recent bushfire disaster faced across Australia, the carriers offered our firefighters financial relief in the form of free mobile access. Optus has decided to do the same during the COVID-19 pandemic for our heroic health workers...
Netflix Australia will reduce data use 25% for 30 days but maintain screen resolution...
Netflix Australia has announced that it will be reducing the amount of data used by streams in Australia by 25% for 30 days to assist broadband and mobile networks while they adjust to increased numbers of people working from...