Your smartphone could lose value faster than you think For many people, their smartphone is among their most expensive and valuable possessions. However, it can take a surprisingly short amount of time before that phone is worth a lot less than you paid. Technology is constantly being updated, new models are released and the Continue reading…
Optus Sports will be your exclusive EPL live broadcaster. Source. Football fans take a hit as SBS fails to secure new EPL deal Football fans will no longer be able to catch the English Premier League (EPL) free of charge. The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), which had free-to-air rights to EPL Saturday night broadcasts Continue reading…
Telstra scraps mobile leasing plans Throughout the year, Telstra have announced several changes to their services. The telco revamped its Prepaid Max plans earlier in the year, and recently refreshed its postpaid plans. Telstra even replaced its Thanks rewards program with a new Telstra Plus scheme. These structural revisions have been a long time coming, all stemming Continue reading…
New rules result in fines for 7 telcos The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has fined seven telcos for violating its consumer protection rules. Apparently, these telcos misled customers by being unclear or lacking in information regarding the speeds of their NBN (National Broadband Network) plans. Aussie Broadband, Activ8me, Flip TV, Hello Broadband, Continue reading…
Types of phone plans? Generally speaking, a new phone plan is a paid agreement between a telecommunication provider and a consumer, which allows an individual connect to the telco’s network for calls, text messages, and access to the internet using mobile data. These plans come in different types — prepaid plans which are generally no-contract plans Continue reading…