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The Pros and Cons of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)

What does ‘BYOD’ mean? (Bring Your Own Device) Bring Your Own Device (or BYOD) is an option that many telcos offer that is worth considering for anyone looking for flexibility and good value. Over two thirds of revenue generated by telco companies comes from this type of plan. On the consumer end, BYOD plans Continue reading…

Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Telstra’s 5G Network Partnership

Telstra and Samsung’s Collective Take on a 5G Future Telstra’s latest partnership with Samsung is a product of years of unparalleled innovation by both parties. Source Telstra is on course to become the first telco company to bring 5G services to small and medium businesses in Australia. The company has announced a groundbreaking partnership Continue reading…

WhatPhone & ESET name the top AI smartphones to watch in 2019

2019 is shaping up to be a big year for smartphone enthusiasts. Emerging technologies are beginning to enter the market – and there’s more than a few new devices grabbing our attention. These innovations have come not a moment too soon – the market has recently reached peak smartphone saturation. Many people are now Continue reading…

Best Speed Test Tools To Verify Your Mobile Data Connection

If you need to verify the speed of your mobile internet connection, some sites are better than others In today’s connected world, speed is incredibly important – especially for mobile users. Consumers expect websites to load quickly, and want to stream online media with almost no buffering. With data costs at a premium, users Continue reading…

Why you should give your Child a Smartwatch Instead

Making the case for Smartwatches Most parents don’t know the best age for their children to start owning mobile phones. The youngest age of mobile users has continued to decline, as concerns about personal security and the convenience of being able to communicate outweighs concerns about the potential negative effects of additional screen time. Continue reading…