ACCC blocks TPG merger with Vodafone; share prices crash due to government blunder
Australia's competition watchdog has rejected a proposed merger between mobile phone and internet providers Vodafone Hutchison Australia (Vodafone) and TPG. The announcement was made earlier this evening, after the government inadvertently - it seems - published the news on...
Alcatel announces a Family Watch to give parents peace of mind for kids on...
Just last week we saw Alcatel Mobile's Family Watch on the stand at MWC 2019, and now the watch is here in Australia to give parents some peace of mind for kids that are increasingly on the move.
The Family...
“Sub Optimal” NBN Areas Targetted by Optus 5G Home Broadband
At the launch of their 5G network yesterday, Optus CEO Allen Lew has told the AFR that his company hopes to gain customers for Optus 5G Home Broadband in areas of Australia where the NBN is “sub-optimal” and speeds...
Editorial: “No More Huawei” — three simple words, taken out of context, simply to...
With just three words, an article in today's Sydney Morning Herald seeks to almost completely misrepresent what's actually happening in Australia's mobile landscape.
When Vodafone Australia's CEO Iñaki Berroeta said "No More Huawei", he wasn't talking about Australian carriers moving to...
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...
Vodafone launches loyalty program with discounts for bundling multiple services
If you're a died in the wool Vodafone customer the good news is that your loyalty will be rewarded with Vodafone today launching a new loyalty program offering a sliding scale of discounts on multiple accounts.
The Bundle and Save...
Vodafone adds the Smart E9 4G with Android Go (Oreo Edition) to its prepaid...
Vodafone has quietly added a new device to its prepaid line, with the Vodafone Smart E9 4G available from Vodafone for $99.
The Vodafone Smart E9 4G, is very much a budget prepaid handset offering budget specs for a budget...
[Great Deal] Vodafone TV Android TV set top box half price
If you've been in the market for a cheap way to make your TV a little smarter, then the Android TV powered Vodafone TV set top box just got a whole lot more interesting with Vodafone dropping the price...
Vodafone makes their $5 per day Red Roaming even better with 11 more international...
Travelling overseas can be an expensive exercise and adding in roaming charges can be an unwanted nightmare. Vodafone's Red Roaming option, which lets you use all your plans inclusions for just $5 per day makes it easy and now...
Vodafone launching Samsung Galaxy Watch today, with NumberSync by Christmas
Vodafone has confirmed this morning something that we heard was coming a couple of days ago: Samsung's Galaxy Watch LTE will be coming to Vodafone, making it the second carrier launch in Australia. Better yet, Vodafone will be enabling...
Vodafone has an Android Go phone for sale for $69
It's spreading! Google's version of Android aimed at phones with 1GB of RAM or less, Android Go, has found a home on Vodafone with their own branded Smart C9 now available to purchase for $69.
As you'd expect for an...
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...
Vodafone shakes things up with new monthly or 365-day Combo Plus pre-paid plans
Hot on the heels of the announcement of their planned merger, Vodafone has today announced a revamp of their pre-paid plans offering both monthly and year long Combo Plus plans.
The new Combo Plus plans replace Vodafone's existing data and...
Vodafone Regional Coverage Hub connects to broadband to offer 4G and IoT coverage in...
With such a vast land mass to cover, much of it in arid areas Australia has many black spots in terms of coverage for mobile users. Vodafone is looking into options for regional customers with these issues with a...
TPG and Vodafone Australia in merger talks
Reports emerged in the last few days that TPG and Vodafone Australia are in talks for a merger between the two telecommunication companies. There's no certainty that this is going ahead, but the two companies are holding talks to...