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How eSIM Technology Lets You Have Two Numbers on One Device

eSIM phones come with many benefits WhatPhone has written about eSIM technology for several years before becoming a mainstream feature on flagship phones. Thankfully, eSIM devices are now widely available in Australia, and customers have several eSIM plans choose from. But what exactly are the benefits of owning an eSIM device? The benefits eSIM technology Continue reading…

Optus’ new plan to get the gamers

There is a section of the Australian population that many Telcos overlook- gamers! But, Optus has teamed up with Pentanet to attempt to get some of the millions of gamers to sign up for their services! Here’s the story… You’re wrong about gamers. When you think of a “gamer”, what do you think of? Continue reading…

How Visitors Impact Mobile Infrastructure

Tourism is great for the economy but not so great for our 4G networks. With the increase in tourists using 4G internet whilst they’re here, can we come up with a solution that benefits our guests and our own? Network congestion is real at peak times, but there’s 3 groups who are tackling the problem. Tourists Continue reading…

Into the bush: How Telstra is giving 5G to rural Australians

Most Australians don’t have or need 5G. However, recent experiments between tech giants Telstra and Ericsson have shown that 5G could be the technology we need to connect the 0.5% of people Telstra currently doesn’t cover. Australians’ take-up of 5G has been slow. It’s been about five years since the first 5G internet came Continue reading…