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Optus Lands Copa America Deal for Optus Sport

Optus Sport grows with South America’s Copa America Optus just landed another major deal for football fans – the telco’s Optus Sport will broadcast all Copa América matches live this year, as well as in 2024 and 2028. Optus Sport has been landing broadcasting deals with some major football tournaments around the world, leading Continue reading…

How To Check Your Own Phone Number In Australia

Who would need to check their own phone number? These days, phone numbers are just as important as a driver’s license. Forms ask for it, alerts are sent to it and banks use it to confirm your identity. It’s difficult to imagine life today without a phone number. Once we’ve had a phone number Continue reading…

How to unlock your phone: Telstra, Optus and Vodafone

A locked phone means you’re locked into a plan with the telco you bought your device with. You won’t be able to use other SIMs with better deals, more data and big discounts. So, here’s how to unlock your phone from the Telstra, Optus and Vodafone networks (sometimes for free!). Then, you can flexibly Continue reading…

Which Is Better – 5G Mobile Broadband Or The NBN?

Can we really compare 5G mobile broadband to the NBN at this stage? With 5G promising a ton of benefits, the telco landscape is getting a bit shaky. While fixed-line networks were once the way to go for high speed connections for homes and businesses, 5G now compares favourably to what those wired networks Continue reading…

How to Buy Mobile Data for your Smartphone?

Mobile data gives you internet access on your mobile device wherever you go within the coverage area of your service provider. Unlike the other internet connectivity options such as Wi-Fi and wired connections, mobile data doesn’t restrict your internet access to a fixed location such as your home, office, or other establishment. Those alternatives Continue reading…