Optus is one of the biggest mobile phone carriers in Australia, with many MVNOs and even more customers; it’s a surprise that such a giant of the telecoms industry seems to be falling from grace. The rising prices, Australians becoming wiser about their data, and security concerns are leading many to ditch Optus for Continue reading…
Have you ever heard or read the term “CIS”? Ever wondered what it stands for? Or what it is? This article will look at what a CIS is and why it can be helpful when looking at phone plans. What does CIS stand for? I’ve asked several people this question, many of whom have Continue reading…
As you might be aware, if you use 4G or 5G internet, you use the EM spectrum. But have you ever wondered which frequencies you use for it? Well, we’re afraid the answer is a little more complicated than either of us would like, but read on to find out more. What is a Continue reading…
Apple’s iOS is now the King of Australia If you live in Australia, you probably know someone who owns an iPhone – there’s a good chance you own one yourself. That’s because Apple’s flagship devices are Australia’s most popular mobile phones. New research by Statcounter indicates that iOS, the iPhone’s operating system, captured 59.75 per cent Continue reading…
Optus has exposed millions of customers’ data to hackers Optus announced a significant cyber-attack in September, compromising the personal data of almost 10 million customers, including contact details, addresses, names, and dates of birth. The telco later confirmed that at least 2.1 million ID numbers were exposed, including data from 150,000 passports and 50,000 Medicare numbers. Continue reading…