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The Best International SIM Cards for Visitors To Australia

Traveler’s guide to buying a SIM card in Australia Smartphones have become a basic necessity. You carry your smartphone everywhere you go, especially when traveling. On a trip to Australia, you may want to post your selfie with an Australian icon, call your family, live stream your experiences, or transfer funds to someone in Continue reading…

Mobile phone screens – what are the differences?

What is the difference between LCD, OLED, AMOLED and 4K phone screens? When we buy a mobile phone, the display is a key factor to consider. With technological advancements, modern day smartphones have progressed considerably. In addition to the basic features such as camera quality, sound quality and storage capacity, phone display is another Continue reading…

Double Data Speeds – What Do 4GX and Optus 4G Plus Mean?

Telstra’s 4GX and Optus’ 4G Plus are telco’s upgrade on the existing 4G technology Australia is at the forefront of new mobile technology and 4G is no exception. Telstra rolled out 4G in 2011, while Optus and Vodafone quickly followed the company with their own versions of LTE technology. All three telcos have now Continue reading…

How To Conduct An Internet Speed Test On Your Mobile Phone

The best tools to check the internet speed on your mobile phone. The Internet has become the lifeline of mobile phones. Imagine your phone without the internet — no social media, no streaming music or videos, no news updates, etc. That would seem a lot less useful in today’s world. In 2015, nearly 53 Continue reading…

Getting Near the End of your Phone Contract? Ask These Questions

Why your phone billing might run amok Last year, news about telcos in the United Kingdom (UK) drilling holes in customer’s pockets caught some attention. Apparently, these providers continue charging users for phone hardware even years after they’ve paid them off. Since the telco industry in the UK is akin to that of Australia, Continue reading…