A new research study by Telstra reveals that close to 50% of Australian parents are considering gifting their children smartphones as Christmas presents. While some of the parents felt that their children will be safer with smartphones, others pointed out the need for connectivity, communication, and independence as the major reasons to buy their Continue reading…
Let’s face it, our digital lives revolve around mobile phones. We do everything from participating in competitions, buying apps, and even voting on TV shows. A new survey by Ipsos commissioned by the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN), has brought to the fore shocking details of third party mobile phone charges that consumers Continue reading…
The Australian telecommunication landscape is set for a likely shake-up after TPG announced its intention to build its own mobile network. The company already paid the government $1.26 billion for a share of the 4G mobile spectrum and plans to spend another $600 million for the next 3 years to build its network. Despite Continue reading…
Vodafone’s NBN Extras After announcing in 2016 its plans to join the National Broadband Network (NBN), Vodafone has gone ahead to market test NBN Extras. This is a unique product in the Australian telco industry that will see the company offer voice-over-Wi-Fi or fixed number redirect to mobile phones. Currently, Vodafone is conducting paid Continue reading…
Phone companies on the Anti-Siphoning List? The Australian government through the media reform package has opened possibilities that may see telecommunication and technology players such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Optus included in the anti-siphoning regime. Sporting events on the anti-siphoning list have been the preserve of free to air broadcasters who bid first. Continue reading…