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5G Speeds in Australia: Telstra Faster Than Optus

Testra 5G dominates Optus Opensignal’s latest report on 5G speeds in Australia ranks Telstra ahead of Optus. Telstra’s 5G network averaged download speeds of 232Mbps, over 36% faster than Optus’ 170Mbps. The report is based on results from over 119,000 5G devices between May 1 and July 29. Opensignal has awarded Telstra 5G download Continue reading…

How to Check Data Usage on Optus Prepaid Mobile Broadband

Optus facilitates monitoring data consumption in multiple ways There are many reasons why you need to keep track of your data consumption as a regular internet user. Besides avoiding extra data charges, you’ll have much greater control over your data usage if you keep regular tabs on your data consumption. For Optus customers, monitoring Continue reading…

Telstra vs Boost, Belong, ALDImobile, and TeleChoice

So many telcos to choose from With so many telcos in Australia, it can be difficult to choose a phone plan. Not only are there three major telcos in the country, but there are also many, many Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that resell the major telcos’ networks. Having such a competitive telco market Continue reading…

Optus Opens Up 5G Home Broadband To MVNOs

MVNOs can now resell Optus’ 5G home broadband network Optus just gave MVNOs access to its 5G networks. The telco will wholesale its 5G home wireless broadband network to its Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO), making it the first major telco to bring 5G access to Australia’s smaller telcos and their customers. We reported Continue reading…