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Refurbished Phones – Does It Make Sense To Buy?

You now have a lot more options when it comes to buying phones Refurbished phones can save you 30% on the price of a new phone. Used correctly, refurbished phones are a significant part of how Australians can save up to 50% on their phone costs. They are one of a range of options Continue reading…

Winners and losers in the mobile phone blackspot program

The two biggest of Australia’s telcos, Optus and Telstra, have quickly grabbed the 2nd round of government funding of the mobile blackspot program. Optus in particular didn’t gain much from the 1st round of funding. It is now set to build 114 new mobile sites by adding $36.4 million to the $26.4 provided in Continue reading…

Now You Can Swap Ads For Data

Budget conscious pre-paid Optus customers are being offered a new deal that swaps ads on their locked phone with free data or credit. The ads are only available if you download an app through Google Play store and so far are only available on an Android phone so iPhone users can’t take advantage of Continue reading…

Telstra’s New 2016 ‘Go Mobile’ Phone Leasing Plans

Introducing Telstra’s new leasing plans What is Telstra’s leasing option ? In essence, leasing a phone, instead of buying it outright is a way to pay monthly for the use of the device. Leasing is a facility which many small businesses are aware of already. A lot of people lease (rather than buy) the Continue reading…