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Where to Buy a Dodo SIM Card?

About Dodo If you’re looking for a basic, straightforward SIM plan for your mobile, you might want to check out Dodo. Dodo resell the 4G network from Optus, stripping the extra features to create basic phone plans that cost much less. Get your Dodo SIM Online Dodo is a great place to start if you’re Continue reading…

Telcos Want Payment From Streaming, Gaming, Social Media Giants

Australian telcos have asked the government to require streaming, gaming, and social media giants to pay for increased traffic caused by their users. Telcos have complained about the strain on infrastructure, blaming companies whose entire profit model is based on heavy streamers and gamers. The latest complaints come from Optus, Australia’s second largest telco, which Continue reading…

Fight Climate Change with Optus Eco

Climate change initiatives are good for business Australian telcos are becoming increasingly aware of their carbon footprints, and a few are actually doing something about it. But while two of the major telcos have been vocal about their environmental moves, Optus has remained quiet – at least until now. Optus recently announced two significant climate Continue reading…

What are WhatsApp Communities?

How WhatsApp Communities work You might know how groups work on social media platforms like Facebook, where people can connect over common interests. In 2022, WhatsApp rolled out its own groups feature with a ton of flexibility to create groups and sub-groups, share files, take polls and more. What’s different about WhatsApp Communities? Users Continue reading…

Telstra Opens up 5G to Smaller Telcos

MVNOs will soon offer cheaper 5G plans on the Telstra network Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) will finally gain access to Telstra’s wholesale 5G network in July. Telstra made the announcement last month, making it the second major telco to open up 5G access to MVNOs in Australia.  And while other MVNOs will have to wait Continue reading…