Optus offers more help to customers impacted by COVID-19
Optus has announced further measures on top of the already announced extra mobile data during April, to help their customers stay connected during the current challenging circumstances.
Optus chief executive officer designate Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said:
"Our hearts go out to...
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip from Optus today
To say the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has turned some heads is an understatement. It's the second such flip phone this year and by all accounts is a decent device. Purchasing one of these beauties outright can...
NBN Co boosting bandwidth by 40% to respond to COVID-19 work from home demand
With increased numbers of Australians self-isolating (or being forced to isolate) at home, our National Broadband Network has been seeing a surge in demand - whether it's people forced to be at home, or those choosing to work from...
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 to be looking for ways...
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 sites I keep a reasonably...
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, which will increase 5G coverage...
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 seeing an increase in customer...
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 our alley. For any customers...
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 way to you.
The update brings...
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 to the Deloraine region via...
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 well in most places -...
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 numbers for their streaming sports...
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, and are now offering the...
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 - $325
Lenovo 11” C340 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 beaten to the finish line...