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Will Vodafone Raise Its Prices?

Vodafone is the only Tier 1 telco not to have already raised their prices. While this is good news for current Vodafone customers, the question that remains is, how long will this last? This article will examine why Vodafone hasn’t raised their prices yet, and whether they will rise in the future. Why did Continue reading…

Does Too Much Data Make Your Phone Heavier?

Phones are getting lighter, but can data affect their weight? Mobile phones have come a long way from those ridiculously heavy brick phones of the 1980’s. Cell phones have been miniaturized for today’s standards, but they pack a lot more punch and features than their bulky ancestors.  But while your sleek flagship device looks Continue reading…

The Optus Hack: How It Happened

In late 2022, Australia was shocked when one of the biggest Telcos, Optus, was hacked. During the data breach, someone hacked into Optus’ internal system and stole sensitive data about their customers. Although they have since deleted their post, they posted the leaked information online for anyone to view. This article will examine how Continue reading…

Should Your Data Be Kept In Australia?

Telco industry opposes the government’s attempt to localise data The Australian government wants your data to be kept in Australia. But while data localisation policies sound great in theory, they present several practical complications. “Big tech” companies like AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Meta have already opposed the government’s data localisation proposal. Telstra, Optus, and other telco Continue reading…