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How Much Can Australians Expect To Pay for 5G?

The OnePlus 7 Pro 4G and 5G versions are identical in every aspect except 5G connectivity, which adds $100’s to the later’s price tag.  img source We’ve had detailed information about 5G infrastructures, 5G smartphones, and 5G rollout dates, but information about the cost to customers remains sketchy during the early days. Although we Continue reading…

How to Use the COVID-19 Break to Save Your Family Money

Coronavirus pandemic calls for some money-saving plans The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted the world, literally. The Australian government has made a series of moves to slow down the spread of COVID-19, and businesses have done the same. Most of these measures focus on keeping Australians at home to stem the chances of an even Continue reading…

3 Things to Get Around To Know You’ve Got the Time – COVID-19

You now have a lot of time on your hands – use it well The COVID-19 outbreak is like nothing we’ve seen before on such a global scale. Governments worldwide are responding with extreme measures, shutting down schools and business, restricting civilian movements or effecting outright lockdown orders, and so on. Australians, in large Continue reading…

Telstra and Optus Experience Network Outages During COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus effects: Mobile network disruptions in major cities Australians have been experiencing mobile network outages throughout the week, as more people work from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Complaints began pouring in on Tuesday about dropped phone calls and inability to make calls on both Telstra and Optus networks. Downdetector’s map showed Continue reading…

How to Use Mobile Data on Your Phone?

What is mobile data? Data allows you to connect to the internet and browse, and this includes your favourite social media apps like Facebook and Instagram, as well as streaming apps like YouTube and Netflix. Traditionally, internet connections were made through external modems – for instance, wired NBN and cable services. Today, wireless network Continue reading…

How To Watch The EPL In Australia Without Optus

Different ways to live stream the English Premier League When it comes to football, the English Premier League is what comes to mind in Australia. Also known as EPL, the league is known as the best worldwide. It accommodates many of the best players, teams, and matches, making it very popular around the globe. Continue reading…

How To Watch The ABC Live Streamed On Your Phone?

Those with a TV provider account can watch on-demand content and live TV with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on the web or through the ABC mobile app. The app is compatible with: For video streaming, most Australians prefer free streaming platforms or live streaming channels like YouTube. Though free services are preferable, the Continue reading…

5G Map Reveals Cities’ Future: Fast Internet Speeds

5G in Australia. Image Source Most Australians are excited about 5G With 5G dominating the tech news cycle, there are many questions floating around. One of the most common is where 5G coverage is available in Australia. After all, why rush to purchase a 5G device if you won’t be able to take advantage of Continue reading…

Telstra’s IoT Offering is Getting Pretty Impressive

Telstra’s Cat M1 Coverage Map. Source. Telstra’s foray into the IoT market is kicking into higher gears. With over 3.2 million devices already couched in the network, forecasts show the company will take up some 1 million more IoT devices in the next one year. Initially, it took Telstra eight years to put together their Continue reading…

How to pick your phone plan when you have an eSIM

How does eSIM technology work? The eSIM (electronic SIM or embedded SIM) is designed to reduce the hassles of staying connected while changing locations or service providers. As the built-in, software version of SIM cards, it eliminates the drawbacks of its traditional counterpart. With eSIM cards, there’s no need to switch physical SIM cards Continue reading…

Optus Lands Copa America Deal for Optus Sport

Optus Sport grows with South America’s Copa America Optus just landed another major deal for football fans – the telco’s Optus Sport will broadcast all Copa América matches live this year, as well as in 2024 and 2028. Optus Sport has been landing broadcasting deals with some major football tournaments around the world, leading Continue reading…

How To Check Your Own Phone Number In Australia

Who would need to check their own phone number? These days, phone numbers are just as important as a driver’s license. Forms ask for it, alerts are sent to it and banks use it to confirm your identity. It’s difficult to imagine life today without a phone number. Once we’ve had a phone number Continue reading…

How to Unlock Your Phone?

A locked phone only accepts SIM cards from the service provider who sold it to you. Though it automatically unlocks after the expiration of the phone contract, many users usually don’t wait around for that to happen before giving other service providers a try. That’s because it’s perfectly legal, and there are many alternative Continue reading…

Which Is Better – 5G Mobile Broadband Or The NBN?

Can we really compare 5G mobile broadband to the NBN at this stage? With 5G promising a ton of benefits, the telco landscape is getting a bit shaky. While fixed-line networks were once the way to go for high speed connections for homes and businesses, 5G now compares favourably to what those wired networks Continue reading…

How to Buy Mobile Data for your Smartphone?

Mobile data gives you internet access on your mobile device wherever you go within the coverage area of your service provider. Unlike the other internet connectivity options such as Wi-Fi and wired connections, mobile data doesn’t restrict your internet access to a fixed location such as your home, office, or other establishment. Those alternatives Continue reading…

Why Does Telstra Give Away Telstra Air Free to Everyone?

Free Telstra Air – is there a catch? Telstra Air is the largest WiFi network with over a million hotspots here in Australia, and 19 million hotspots across the globe. Telstra provide WiFi access through phone booths scattered throughout the country, but there’s another key participant that makes up those 1 million hotspots (we’ll Continue reading…

My Month Living On 1.5 mbps

Australians are using a lot of data Last year, the average Australian householed consumed around 196GB of data per month. Let that sink in. But if you need help realizing just how much that is, in July of last year alone, NSW residents alone consumed around 30 percent of Telstra’s entire fixed line network Continue reading…

Add Your Medical Information to Your iPhone’s Homescreen

Your medical information can mitigate emergencies Emergencies are always unexpected, and can happen to anyone. In such situations, there might be nothing you can do to prevent the emergency, but others can. We’re usually at the mercy of first responders who come to our aid – from auto accidents to severe weather conditions and Continue reading…

Federal Court Okays $15 Billion Vodafone and TPG Merger

TPG, Vodafone finally free to merge After several roadblocks by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), a federal court has granted the Vodafone and TPG merger. The ACCC opposed the merger last year, stating that it would reduce competition in the telco market. Justice John Middleton disagreed with the ACCC’s conclusion, taking the Continue reading…

Will the eSIM Cause Phone Company Retail Stores to Close?

Ericsson moves to eSIM tech Ericsson  has become the latest to adopt eSIM technology. The tech giant’s new devices will no longer feature the need for physical SIM cards, thanks to what the eSIM brings. eSIMs are essentially built-in SIM cards. They are embedded into the device itself, eliminating the need for physical SIMs, Continue reading…

How Your Smartphone is Stopping You From Reading Properly

Growing Up Digital Australia survey indicates declining student performance as a result of increased screen time. Image Source Technology – a double edged sword Technology is commonly referred to as a double edged sword. On the one hand, innovation furthers society in a number of ways, generally making our lives a lot easier than Continue reading…

Optus Sport: Where To Get It Cheapest

What is Optus Sport? Optus Sport is an app that allows you stream live sport content. The app is loaded with European football content, and you get live coverage of: Optus is the second largest telco in Australia behind Telstra. They announced that the number of Optus Sport’s subscribers have hit 700,000. In other Continue reading…

Will my 5G Phone/Dongle be Secure?

The proliferation of network use cases of 5G is one of the factors increasing the security risk. Source. 5G is a Double-Edged Sword Security is central to stability and sustainability. Telcos offering 5G know they’re in for the long haul, so they must plan to make the technology stable and sustainable. Scandals and mass Continue reading…

Telstra Plans Are Being Shaped By Competition

Telstra plans are being shaped by competition Telstra has been around for a long time — they are Australia’s biggest telco. They sell a several smartphone plans, as well as a range of other services and hardware. However, being the largest telco and having a wide range of services doesn’t always translate into being Continue reading…

Add Your Medical Information to Your Android Phone’s Homescreen

Your smartphone is your new wallet, and your new ID Emergencies occur without warning, and anyone can find themselves in a life threatening situation at anytime. When that happens, we’re usually at the mercy of first responders, fate, and whatever (or whoever) we believe in. But what if there are some important medical information Continue reading…

Telstra Teams up With Damon Motorcycles for eSIM Connected Motorbike

Damon Motorcycles Hypersport electric bike wins Best in Innovation at CES 2020. Source. Electric motorbike gets smart, thanks to eSIM technology The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2020 was packed with some amazing technology newbies. One newsworthy tech was Damon Motorcycles’ Hypersport electric bike, which we really should refer to as a smart bike. The Continue reading…

What’s the Difference Between Data Roaming and Mobile Data

Data roaming for travelers Data roaming allows you stay connected with family and friends while away on a foreign trip. There might be other alternatives to data roaming, but they might require buying or renting a new smartphone and SIM card at the travel destination, and that rules out using your old number that Continue reading…

How To Recharge Your Phone – Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know about recharging your phone plan. Mobile phones have become a worldwide staple, and prepaid phones have taken a large chunk of that market. In Australia alone, about 6.2 million people aged 14 and over own a prepaid mobile phone.  This translates into big business for telcos, as consumers have Continue reading…

Is the Radiation from my 5G Phone Dangerous?

5G waves belong to the non-ionizing end of the spectrum, which makes it even much safer than medical x-rays. Source. Making sense of the noise about 5G health concerns 5G outdoes the previous generations of mobile networks in all aspects. Sadly, this apparently also extends to health concerns. Many cities have either canceled or Continue reading…

How the Telco Industry Responded to Bushfires

The world watched on as unstoppable fires tore through enormous sections of Australia, and residents were left reeling after property and lives were endangered. While rain has brought some relief to a few areas, the damage will take a long time to rebuild, and some things may never fully recover. While there are a Continue reading…

Phone Coverage in South Australia – Everything You Need To Know

South Australia has great network coverage. Last year, OpenSignal, a world-renowned telecommunications coverage mapping organization, released a new report to demonstrate the findings in South Australia. According to the report, South Australia (SA) enjoys the fastest 4G mobile network speeds in the country. The state has an average networking speed of 41.2Mbps. The organization Continue reading…

How To Check Your Data Usage Using Optus’ Self Service App

Self-service apps allow customers to manage their Optus accounts easily. Mobile internet use continues to increase. During the second half of 2018, the amount of data transferred using mobile networks was 30% higher than in 2017, which indicates continuous growth. Expanding coverage provided by 4G mobile networks is one of the major factors leading Continue reading…

Vodafone Australia Offers Exciting New SVoD Subscriptions

Increasing SVoD demand makes Vodafone’s new offerings really exciting Vodafone Australia has entered into a partnership with DOCOMO Digital. Vodafone is one of the country’s three major telecommunication network providers. Its new partner, DOCOMO Digital, is a well-established mobile commerce payments platform. Together, Vodafone has launched new subscriptions for the customers who are using Continue reading…

Telstra has Connected 100,000 Devices to 5G Network

5G speeds could hit 100 times that of 4G, along with 50 times the bandwidth and zero latency. Telstra 5G rollout continues At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2020, Telstra announced it had connected 100,000 devices to its 5G network. The telco also announced that it currently has 800 5G-capable sites, and will reach Continue reading…

Keeping Smart Devices Separate – Internet of Things

The Internet of Things has already begun to be implemented. Eventually, an almost unimaginable number of devices will become ‘smart’ and connected. We can already see this trend beginning with a wide range of devices like smart fridges, connected appliances like the Thermomix, and hub devices like Google Home or Amazon Alexa. However, while Continue reading…

Comparing Vodafone, Telstra And Optus Video Streaming Content Offers

Everything you need to know about video streaming content offered by Australia’s top telcos. Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are Australia’s top three telecommunication companies. All three telcos offer video streaming services to their customers on special plans. In Australia, the current live streaming players are: According to Roy Morgan Research, Netflix has more than Continue reading…

How To Check Your Data Usage Using Telstra’s 24×7 Self Service App

Telstra’s self-service app allows you to manage your Telstra account easily. Mobile self-service apps help telecommunication companies deliver enhanced customer experience at a significantly reduced cost. Australia’s three major telcos provide self-service apps that help customers manage their accounts online at anytime and from anywhere. The average Australian household uses nearly 85 gigabytes (GB) Continue reading…

Roaming costs Australians $1.4bn – Here Are Your Alternatives

Know how to avoid paying excessive roaming charges. Australia’s top telcos, including Optus and Telstra, are charging over $1 billion in excessive international roaming charges. Vodafone, Australia’s third major telco, says that they are doing this to safeguard their profit margins. Vodafone commissioned a YouGov Galaxy survey recently, and the study found that Australians Continue reading…

Vodafone Go First on Making eSIM Easy

Imagine – you sit on your couch with snacks and a drink, and turn on your TV, ready to watch Netflix. You’ve done your research, so you go straight to the movie you want and select it. You press play, and… A message pops up, telling you to drive to your local store and Continue reading…

Belong Teams Up with SPACETALK

Kids are owning mobile devices earlier than ever, but some parents feel the positive aspects of giving them a device for communication and safety can be outweighed by the negatives. Australian company SPACETALK have been making safety devices for children that are set to get a lot more visible. The small but mighty telco Continue reading…

Optus Brings the Olympics in 4K

The Tokyo Olympic Games are coming up next year in 2020, and those wanting to watch in 4K definition will need to be Optus 5G customers. The telco is part of a general push toward diversifying the content available to customers in a bid to draw people to their brand. Optus in particular has Continue reading…

Telstra’s Mobile Sport Vision

With 5G paving the way for footy, this season’s AFL will deliver the best connectivity experience on the ground. The final season of this year’s AFL (Australian Football League) is around the corner. Telstra has taken time out to speak to AFL players, clubs and fans before the season starts, about how they expect and Continue reading…

How Does Mobile Data Work On Laptops And Mobile Phones

Everything you need to know about how mobile data works on your laptops and mobile phones. Mobile data allows your smartphone access the internet when you can’t access a Wi-Fi connection. Mobile-enabled devices can transfer – receive and send – information over a wireless cellular connection. This means that while you have a cellular Continue reading…

Optus 5G Strategy Includes Wholesale to MVNOs

Optus’ financial year Optus continues their 5G rollout as the race against Telstra continues. Meanwhile, the telco hasn’t reported any revenue growth in the three months preceding September 30. But there are some positives to look at: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization financial year — stats) is at $703 million, up Continue reading…

How to Watch Channel 10 Live Streaming Your Phone

You can now watch your favorite Channel 10 live shows on your smartphone. Channel 10 is an Australian commercial television network, and one of the five national free-to-air networks. Stations of Channel 10 can be found in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide, and its affiliates extend to regional areas of Australia. Ten Network Continue reading…

How to Cancel your Vodafone Plan for Free

Why would I want to cancel my Vodafone plan? Vodafone are Australia’s third largest mobile carrier, after Telstra and Optus respectively. The telco currently services approximately 5.8 million costumers throughout Australia. They holds 17.4% share of the Australian telecommunication market. Vodafone are the third largest network provider in the Australian mobile market. Source: Whatphone Despite Continue reading…

What Happened To Phone Boxes?

Where are all the phone boxes? A far cry from their prevalence and popularity of the last century, phone boxes (also known as phone booths and payphones) are still widely available across the country. According to the Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA), there were approximately 24,573 functional payphones across the country by June 2016. Continue reading…

How to Check Your Mobile Data Usage on Optus

Why is checking my mobile data usage important? When you exhaust your allocated data for your billing cycle, you’ll likely incur overage fees. This means that any data you use from that point on will cost extra until your next billing cycle begins. Optus, like other telcos, charge you extra when you go over Continue reading…

Boost’s New Second Hand Phone Scheme

Who is Boost Mobile? Boost Mobile is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Founded in 2000 by Peter Adderton, Boost Mobile is a telecommunications brand owned by two independent companies in the United States and Australia. In the US, Boost is an MVNO on the Sprint Inc. network whereas in Australia, it utilizes the Telstra Continue reading…

How to Cancel your Telstra Plan

Many individuals opt to cancel their phone plans for numerous reasons, particularly dissatisfaction. Source Why Would I Want to Cancel my Telstra Plan? Loyalty doesn’t always get you the best deal these days, so when getting into a plan it’s a good idea to know how to get out. When a subscriber chooses to Continue reading…

How the NRL is Affecting Telstra’s Bottom Line

Telstra’s Relationship With the National Rugby League (NRL) Telstra Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest telecommunications company. The company offers a wide range of services, most of which include telecommunication and technological services. Currently, Telstra provides approximately 17 million Australians with retail mobile services, 4 million Australians with retail fixed voice services and 3 million Continue reading…

How To Watch SBS Live Streaming On Your Phone

What is the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)? Founded in 1978, the Special Broadcasting Service largely funded by the Australian government, and is considered one of the nation’s leading free-to-air television services. SBS operates 5 channels – SBS, SBS Viceland, SBS World Movies, SBS Food and NITV. The range of interests that SBS represents means Continue reading…

Apple Music from Optus vs Apple Music from Telstra

Music Streaming Hits an All-Time High: A Focus on Apple Music Music has come a long way from the days of recording off the radio and purchasing CDs. Now, music is more accessible. Given the advances of technology, music lovers can now enjoy their favourite tunes alongside numerous perks on platforms known as streaming Continue reading…

How to Watch Channel 9 Live Streaming On Your Phone

What is Channel 9? The Nine Network — also referred to as Channel 9 or Nine — is Australia’s highest rated television network. Founded in 1956, Channel 9 is one of Australia’s five free-to-air television services. Free-to-air refers to television services that you can pick up on your TV set free of charge. Having Continue reading…

How to Check your Phone Plan Balance

Who should check their phone plan balance? Everyone should know how to check their phone plan balance. As long as you have an active phone plan, it is highly important that you know how to check your plan balance. Checking the balance of any aspect of a phone plan, be it voice, messages, or Continue reading…

Data Bank or Data Vault – What Does It Mean?

The need for phone plans The smartphone is an integral part of the day-to-day activities of individuals across the world. In order to use these devices, consumers need to procure SIM cards to connect their smartphones to the networks of their choice telcos. Many SIM cards are bundled with phone plans that may include Continue reading…

Be Smarter Than Your Neighbour – The Latest Trend In Phone Plans

Trends in phone plans The Australian telecommunications sphere is changing. Aussies are now in the process of reinventing the dynamics that governed their phone usage in the past. Nowadays, more and more phone users are breaking away from the rigid, inflexible mobile trends of the past, embracing newer, fresher offers by telcos and MVNOs Continue reading…

Will 5G cost more than 4G?

Anticipated and almost fully here — A look at the Australia’s 5G rollout The anticipated fifth generation of wireless technology, 5G, is finally in Australia. The technology has sparked a global race, with South Korea and the United States getting into a public spat back in April, arguing over which country was the first to Continue reading…

Does Google/Facebook/Apple Listen to my Phone Calls?

Smart devices or secret recording devices? Privacy is often regarded as a 21st century myth. With the world now more connected than ever, it is easier for larger corporations to mine personal data from their users. While most believe this to be impossible given the numerous privacy terms and conditions they’ve signed in the Continue reading…

How to Cancel your Optus Plan for Free?

Why would I want to cancel my Optus plan? Smartphones are an essential part of life as we know it today. These devices are no use without phone plans, yet subscribers cancel their plans quite frequently. When a subscriber chooses to cancel their phone plan, one of two scenarios is usually the case: A Continue reading…

What is the Best No Contract Phone Plan?

What is a no contract phone plan? Telecos have provided their subscribers with service plans alongside mobile devices for a long time. Traditionally, when a customer opts to purchase a mobile device from a telco, they enter a service contract with the telco that sells the phone. Such a deal usually means the device Continue reading…

How to Activate your SIM Card?

What is a SIM card and what does activating it mean? SIM cards have been around for a little over two decades, traced back to 1991. The first SIM cards were the size of today’s credit cards, but they gradually reduced in size over the years. The term ‘SIM’ stands for ‘Subscriber Identity Module’ Continue reading…

What is the Cheapest Phone Plan for iPhone

Understanding phone plans A phone plan is a paid agreement with a mobile carrier that allows your cell phone makes use of their network for services such as phone calls, text messages, and mobile data (internet access). These services are typically bundled into one plan as inclusions, but can be sold as separate voice and Continue reading…

What Will 5G Cost?

The rollout of 5G in Australia The fifth generation of wireless technology — also known as 5G — is finally here. In Australia, 5G networks are springing up in numerous locations, but most Aussies won’t have access to the service right away. Launching 5G networks across the country isn’t as easy as flipping a switch. Continue reading…

The Pros and Cons of Prepaid vs. Postpaid Mobile Broadband

Comparing prepaid and postpaid mobile broadband Mobile broadband is becoming increasingly popular in Australia, thanks to improved connectivity and affordable deals. All major telcos in Australia, including Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, offer mobile broadband services in various parts of the country. Growing demand for mobile data drives up high-speed mobile internet subscription. Latest reports show Continue reading…

How Much Mobile Data Does Netflix Use?

What is watching Netflix on a phone? Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming platforms. With the Netflix app, you can watch movies, TV series, and other shows that are either exclusive to the platform or that has been adapted to it. Netflix is available on the web as well as the Continue reading…

What does Limited Data Speed Actually Mean?

What Does it Mean When Your Network Speeds will be Limited to 1.5 Mbps? Whether your mobile phone plan is limited or unlimited, there can come a time where the usual allocation of data runs out. Depending on the size of your plan and how often you use it, this could be a regular Continue reading…

What is Data in a Phone Plan?

What is a Phone Plan? A phone plan is a service agreement between a telecommunications operator and a paying subscriber.  The company provides access to its cell service network in return for a fee paid by the subscriber. Phone plans are bundled into call, text and data, which gives the subscriber access to services Continue reading…

Why Australia Is Going To Have To Get Used To Robocalling

Robocalling has risen following technological advancements. Source Robocalling: The Spam of the Century Cell phone users are likely to have experienced at least one robocall in recent times. Over the last few years, robocalling has greatly intensified, and this can be attributed to the widespread technology that makes the process far easier than it Continue reading…

Which Phone Companies offer Mobile Handsets?

A close look at phone plans Smartphones are essential to today’s generation. They aren’t primarily for calls and text messages any longer, these devices serve as mini computers with internet access. In order to take advantage of the many functions of today’s mobile handsets, one would need a phone plan in addition to the Continue reading…

What is ‘Grandfathering’ a Phone Plan?

Understanding the term ’Grandfathering’ Although quite popular, many don’t really know what grandfathering a phone plan means. Simply put, grandfathered phone plans are plans which allow existing subscribers continue utilizing the service even though it has been tweaked or removed completely. Why do grandfathered phone plans exist? Telcos offer grandfathered phone plans to subscribers Continue reading…

How Many People Pay For Optus Sports Subscription

Optus Sports is dominating the sports streaming industry in Australia Recently, Australia’s third largest telecommunication company Optus revealed its number of active subscribers for Optus Sport. The company said it has amassed over than 700,000 active subscribers as it approaches its fourth year of English Premier League (EPL) coverage this weekend. Recently, Optus Sport Continue reading…

Refurbished or Second Hand Phones?

If paying for a brand new phone leaves you clutching at your wallet in despair, there are other considerations before you take the financial plunge. Many people choose to purchase a second-hand or refurbished phone at only a fraction of the price instead. But what is the difference? And is the refurbished or second-hand Continue reading…

How Much Mobile Data Do You Use?

You can monitor your monthly data usage to make sure you never exceed your data limit. With the increasing availability of video streaming and increasingly data-hungry apps, it is normal to exceed your monthly data limit. In this case, consumers often end up paying a significant amount in fees for the extra data they Continue reading…

How to Watch Stan on Your Phone

Stan’s streaming service is available on iPhone, iPod, and Android devices For frequent travellers or those with busy lifestyles, Stan offers apps that are compatible with iOS and Android operating systems. This means users who own iPhone and Android devices can watch Stan streaming on their mobile devices. Stan is one of the most Continue reading…

How to Cancel your Phone Plan

Dissatisfaction is the most common reason for canceling a phone plan. Source What does is it mean to cancel your phone plan? Although cell phones are an integral part of life today, many are dissatisfied with their telco’s services. This dissatisfaction often leads subscribers to either explore new phone plans or tweak existent phone Continue reading…

Optus Increases 5G coverage

Optus and Telstra have been the biggest players in the race to roll out a viable 5G network across Australia, with each achieving national and even international records in a bid to attract customer attention. While there is some coverage in different areas in Australia, the latest push from Optus is in the area Continue reading…

Check Your Phone Bill When Your Contract Ends

Telcos caught charging customers for the device in their phone plan long after contracts end Customers who sign a handset-inclusive phone contract pay the service provider the cost of the device over the duration of a 24- or 36-month contract. However, many of those telcos have been caught deliberately overcharging their customers for the Continue reading…

What is my Phone Plan

The business of phone sales Telcos aren’t just in the business of selling telecommunications services such as voice, SMS, and data plans. They also sell a range of devices that make use of those services. After all, Kodak made more money selling film than actual cameras; likewise, telcos would like to make some money Continue reading…

How to Use Mobile Data on a Computer

What is mobile data? To use mobile data on a computer, you can connect using mobile broadband, or by tethering (connecting one device to another device) your smartphone’s SIM data. Either method allows you to share your mobile data connection with your computer and to access the internet without WiFi or fixed, wired broadband Continue reading…

What does ‘Data Rollover’ in a Mobile Phone Plan Mean?

Mobile phone plans base the amount they charge for each plan on the inclusions they restrict. In the early days of phone plans, the amount a phone company charged would depend on how many minutes of ‘talk-time’ and how many text messages were allowed before the customer ran out of their inclusions and started Continue reading…

Amazon to Enter Smartphone Market with Refurbished Goods

Smartphone ownership is at its peak, technological innovation is slowing down, and the timing is right for a new idea that will get more consumers spending on smartphones again. It looks like Amazon will be the one to offer an alternative to the current marketing push for expensive and unnecessary upgrades. Peak Smartphone As Continue reading…

What is Data-Free Streaming?

What is a Phone Plan? Phone plans are service plans provided by a telecommunications network which grants a customer access to services on the network itself. These services could include a call, text or data plan, which are often bundled together. Mobile phone plans can either be prepaid or postpaid, SIM only or phone Continue reading…

How To Watch Netflix On Your Phone

Stream Netflix on your Android or iPhone devices on the go Netflix is the major player in the world of online streaming. The amazing video streaming platform has been expanding at a surprising pace in Australia, attracting millions of internet users every day. Over the last year, Netflix leads the growth of Subscription Video Continue reading…

Online Self Service for Managing Your Plan

Over the next year, almost half of all Australians expect their carrier to provide self-service facilities. Telecommunication companies, including Australia’s top network providers like Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, are leveraging the self-service concept to provide around-the-clock customer support. Self-service facilities provide customer support in a variety of ways, such as web portals for frequently Continue reading…

Telstra Enables eSIMs on the iPhone 11

Highlights Telstra customers can now do without physical SIM cards with iPhone11 Telstra has announced that they will support eSIM technology on the new iPhone. With eSIM support, Telstra customers will be able to register and use the network’s plans without a physical SIM card. The physical SIM card option will still be available, Continue reading…

How to Check Your Mobile Data Usage on Telstra

Why Should I Check my Mobile Data Usage? These days, smart phones are basically mini computers – and like a computer, they need an internet connection to get the most out of them. When connected to Wi-Fi, there isn’t much need for concern about how much data is being used by your phone. However, Continue reading…

What Does ‘No Lock-In Contract’ Mean?

How do lock-in contracts work? When you buy a new phone you have two options: buy the phone outright either new or second-hand, or buy one through a network provider with a phone plan attached (for example, through Telstra, Optus or Vodafone). If you buy through a network provider you’ll typically get a discount Continue reading…

What is a Billing Cycle?

Explaining billing cycles Paying bills is the norm for adults. In order to access even the most basic of services — mobile network services, water, electricity, etc. — you must get billed with a fee. A billing cycle refers to the time between the end of usage and the beginning of another round of Continue reading…

Can I Change My Own Phone Number?

People change their phone numbers for a number of reasons. Source Are you thinking about changing your number? The decision to change your phone number is easily influenced by many factors. From being a victim of targeted harassment to simply requiring a change in your life, there are a range of factors as to Continue reading…

What is a Device Payment Contract?

Understanding device payment contracts Every year, technology giants — Apple, Samsung, and others — release newer and upgraded versions of smartphones into the market. For tech enthusiasts, the release of a new mobile device is an immediate call to upgrade. Unfortunately, not many individuals are fortunate enough to be able to upgrade their devices Continue reading…