In this article, we explain what a ‘Minimum Total Cost’ (MTC) means to you. Overview – Minimum Total Cost – What Is It ? Minimum Total Costs are a regulatory requirement the phone companies have to provide you. They have the following charachteristics. SIM Only and Prepaid plans which do not have multiple month Continue reading…
The telcos in Australia are continually at loggerheads as to who is going to get the lion’s share of either government funding or consumers’ loyalty. So far, Telstra is trying to beat them all by maintaining a monopoly while discouraging competition. Telstra Doesn’t Want Rivals The telco is currently waging a battle so that Continue reading…
In many countries with high populations in relation to land area, such as many European countries, the cost of installing telecommunications per head of population is far less than a country like Australia which has only 24 million people covering a huge land area. The concentration of people is mainly around the coast, but Continue reading…
CommsDay, Australia’s telecommunications daily journal and international renowned leader in P3 mobile benchmarking communications testing, has just released in its 2016 edition the results of the P3 CommsDay Mobile Benchmark. This is a mobile network test that is conducted annually in Australia and globally. The winning prize for this year by a small margin Continue reading…
Most prepaid plans are for 28 or 30 days and it might seem crazy to look for a plan that is only 7 to 10 days. There is something to be said for all three options. It all depends on what you want, where you are and how much you are prepared to pay! Continue reading…
Introducing the facts about mobile contracts you need to know Mobile phone contracts can cost their owners $500 in unexpected fees and overage. Here’s the whole story in 60 seconds : The details the phone companies don’t want you to piece together I used to work in the Digital Sales team at Virgin Mobile Continue reading…
When you leave Australia, it is more than likely that at least one mobile device is going to go with you. But how should you make phone calls or use your device to receive data? If you have tried your phone company’s roaming facility before and have been hit by a huge bill when Continue reading…
Telcos are forever trying to perfect their communications wherever they are around the world and Australia is no exception. Overall, the country’s broadband home based network is still in its early days of development, but its mobile networks are some of the best in the world. 4G is spreading throughout the country at breakneck Continue reading…
The question of mobile roaming becomes particularly important when there are several networks sharing customers but there is not equality in terms of the individual company’s infrastructure. When Telstra was taken out of public ownership, the new owners inherited the infrastructure and customer base that it paid for which gave it a distinct advantage Continue reading…
Australia’s communications minister, Mitch Fifield, has restricted the amount of spectrum that Telstra can monopolise in the upcoming sale of blocks of newly available 700MHz spectrum. Telstra is not too happy about the decision, as can be imagined, but it will certainly give Telstra’s competitors a boost and that, of course, is what the Continue reading…
You now have a lot more options when it comes to buying phones Refurbished phones can save you 30% on the price of a new phone. Used correctly, refurbished phones are a significant part of how Australians can save up to 50% on their phone costs. They are one of a range of options Continue reading…
The two biggest of Australia’s telcos, Optus and Telstra, have quickly grabbed the 2nd round of government funding of the mobile blackspot program. Optus in particular didn’t gain much from the 1st round of funding. It is now set to build 114 new mobile sites by adding $36.4 million to the $26.4 provided in Continue reading…
There is so much going on in the Australian telco market that it is hard to keep up. Each of the main telcos: Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Sydney based TPG are finding ways to outdo each other, while the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) are trying to get a look in the door too. Many of these service providers Continue reading…
Budget conscious pre-paid Optus customers are being offered a new deal that swaps ads on their locked phone with free data or credit. The ads are only available if you download an app through Google Play store and so far are only available on an Android phone so iPhone users can’t take advantage of Continue reading…
Introducing Telstra’s new leasing plans What is Telstra’s leasing option ? In essence, leasing a phone, instead of buying it outright is a way to pay monthly for the use of the device. Leasing is a facility which many small businesses are aware of already. A lot of people lease (rather than buy) the Continue reading…
60 second intro What is ‘data price deflation’ ? One way of describing a consistent, general decrease in the cost of data is ‘data price deflation’. The price of data falls regularly, substantially and always in the favour of users in Australian Prepaid and SIM only plans that are available. One way of describing Continue reading…
Good things always seem to come to an end as new technology and ideas are developed. Phone communications are no exception. Telstra has recently announced that its 2G network is going to disappear before the end of this year. That means that 2G enabled phone, or at least older phones incapable of receiving 3G Continue reading…
Vodafone’s CEO, Anaki Berroeta, used the occasion of the Australian telecommunication industry’s principal annual meeting, the Charles Todd Oration in Sydney, last week to address what Vodafone saw were the most important issues facing the industry. Berroeta said that these were domestic roaming, the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and spectrum allocation. This wasn’t the Continue reading…
The main telephone companies, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, in Australia as always are putting in a great deal of effort to attract new subscribers and sell products to their loyal customers. As communications technology advances all the phone companies have to adapt in order to keep up with the current trends; otherwise, customers will Continue reading…
As a result of a recent Telstra wholesale deal, Lycamobile will be able to launch its 4G data services throughout its Australia wide network. This makes the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) a clear competitor in the scale of its coverage, which now includes 4G for 95% of the country’s population. Combined with its Continue reading…
There are three main communication service providers covering more than 30 percent of Australia’s total area. Even though, of course, we all know there is an awful lot of empty spaces where nothing much lives at all, so the statistics are pretty much meaningless. Telstra, Vodafone and Optus the Main Providers Telstra, Vodafone and Continue reading…
Telstra is making leaps and bounds with their future 5G network, thanks to a recent round of completed trials. The national carrier has said the most recent September trials of the 5G mobile network, is comparable to a “quantum leap” in technology. Telstra’s 5G network will be crucial to the Telco and will pave Continue reading…
Great news for Telstra customers, subscribers can continue enjoying free access to Telstra Air. The national carrier has just announced in the media, that free access to Telstra Air will continue nationwide. The nationwide Wi-Fi network deal will continue until the 27th of March next year. Originally the deal was only extended 6 months, Continue reading…
Introducing free music streaming in your phone plan What is streamed audio entertainment in a phone plan The best way to relate what streamed audio content in a phone plan means it to talk of the services you may know, which are used to delvier it. Almost everone in Australia will have heard of Continue reading…
If you’re in to sport and don’t mind watching it on your phone, Telstra’s phone plans might be right for you. An introduction to the recent news As recently announced, Telstra has partnered with the National Basketball League to expand their existing content partnerships. This announcement see Telstra continue as the National Basketball League’s Continue reading…
60 second intro In recent news the Aussie Telcos have once again kicked off the debate over the current domestic mobile roaming agreements. With the ACCC announcing it will re-revisit the issue, the national carriers are far from happy. Will this result in a win for Australian consumers? Read on in the following article Continue reading…
What has Telstra announced? As recently announced by Telstra over two million hours of streaming content has been enjoyed by Aussie NRL sports fans. This was the figure reported by the national carrier, detailing the amount of on-demand content streamed to date in 2016. With three more months to go until the end of Continue reading…
60 second intro In recent news the ACCC has commenced an enquiry, with the view that Australian consumers would benefit from a declared roaming service. Telstra is not happy about this and it remains to be seen if users will benefit from shared networks. Read on in the following article to learn more. An Continue reading…
An introduction to boosted rural 4G speeds When it comes to connectivity in rural and regional areas of Australia, the Telco’s have invested heavily in recent years. Both national carriers Telstra and Vodafone Australia have been working on boosting 4G capacity. This has resulted in increased speeds on their respective 4G mobile networks. Telstra Continue reading…
Telstra’s mobile phone content 60 second overview The real basics of getting music, films and TV on your phone There is no downtime any more and there’s certainly no such thing as primetime TV. Papers been affected by the digital revolution, TV has been crushed by Netflix. Now it’s time for telco to get Continue reading…
An introduction to the Telstra announcement As recently announced by the Australian national carrier Telstra, the network provider plans to invest an additional $3 billion in their mobile networks. This increment of future investment will be conducted over the coming three years, as the carrier tries to win back customers to the network. The Continue reading…
Introducing OVO Mobile $59.95 This is an article about a single tablet data plan, the OVO $59.95 plan. If you’d like to see the full range of tablet / mobile broadband plans we have those on our Data Plans page. If this isn’t what you are looking for you can compare a range of Continue reading…
60 second intro In recent news Vodafone has announced the launch of their 30 day money-back guarantee. The deal allows subscribers on postpaid plans to cancel their contracts if not fully satisfied with the Vodafone network. But, is this really a good deal for Vodafone subscriber? Read on in the following article to learn Continue reading…
An introduction to the findings OpenSignal, an industry leading company which maps mobile coverage, has recently announced their report findings. Telstra has been found to have the fastest mobile network in Australia, with the largest range of coverage. The national carrier is leading the way when it comes to average download speeds, with speeds Continue reading…
The ramifications of 5G to Australia are some of the most significant since the invention of the motor car. Summary : 5G technology & what it means to you Introducing 5G in Australia 5G is the 5th Generation of communications technology offered by the GSMA (the GSM Association). GSM is the Global System for Mobile Continue reading…
Quick summary – The key differences between Boost and Aldi Want more detail on each? We have full reviews of these phone companies : You can read more detail on each operator in dedicated articles. Click here to read our Boost Mobile review or ALDImobile reviews. Introducing Boost Mobile and ALDImobile The first thing to say when comparing Boost Continue reading…
60 second intro In recent news is has been announced that both Telstra and Vodafone have contributed to the government’s blackspot program by increasing mobile coverage. But what does this mean for Australian consumers and mobile users which live in blackspot areas? Read on in the following article to learn more. So what is Continue reading…
VoLTE Means Voice Over LTE (4G ) Here’s What You Need To Know: There are more details in the article below. What is VoLTE ? VoLTE stands for Voice over LTE. You know what a voice is. LTE is another name for 4G technology. In simple terms, 4G is a superfast data network. To Continue reading…
60 second intro In recent news is has been announced that Vodafone Australia‘s coverage has caught up to that of the national carrier Telstra. It was only a few years ago that the company was best known to consumers as Vodafail. With improved coverage and customer service, what does this mean for Aussie customers? Continue reading…
Surprisingly for some, Telstra was recently awarded a $220 million contract from the government to construct and maintain an electronic cancer register. Prior to Telstra winning the contract, the process was far less efficient. Cervical cancer screening had been run by eight separate state and territory based cancer registries, for example. Screening for bowel Continue reading…
60 second intro In recent news, Vodafone Australia has announced that the Telco has successfully completed a trial of the Narrowband Internet of Things. But what does this mean for consumers and will it result in an increased beneficial service? Read on in the following article to learn more. An introduction to Vodafone’s IoT Continue reading…
The research group Kantar has released its annual report on the telecommunications industry in Australia. Some carriers gained and others lost portions of the mobile market share that they struggled to gain last year. The no contract segment of the mobile market continues to bound higher, and Telstra’s acquisition of more 1800 MHz bandwidth Continue reading…
For Aussies keeping their eyes on industry updates for news on VoLTE, a lot has been going on recently. Telstra and Vodafone Australia are both offering subscribers access to VoLTE, over their respective 4G networks. Optus while lagging behind the pack is soon to announce the launch of their VoLTE service. This will be Continue reading…
For years, Telstra’s mobile network has been a vital lifeline for budget retailers looking to give customers a cheap mobile bundle without having to sacrifice network coverage or connection speeds. It’s been a deal that benefitted both sides of the deal and it will come as no surprise then that the telecom giant has Continue reading…
Meet Robohon: the world’s first robot smartphone Smartphones have come in many shapes and sizes but Japanese electronics company Sharp have come up with one of the most unique takes on the device yet – a smartphone built inside a robot. Robohon is as crazy as it sounds – a 20cm high robot which Continue reading…
Do you use a prepaid plan or SIM Only plan? If so, recent changes may entitle you to new services as part of your plan. In the news at the moment, the major phone companies are rolling out new partnerships with streaming music providers. Streamed music is another in the list of value added Continue reading…
60 second intro to the disruption the eSIM will cause eSIMs or ’embedded’ SIMs will be built in to the phones and wearables we buy starting with the 2017 Apple Watch. Phone plans will be chosen from the handset, not in a telco retail store. Telecommunications is already a competitive industry. Phone companies are Continue reading…
Improvements in the Vodafone network. Stats and facts. Let’s start with the most important facts in this story first. Vodafone Australia now has the second biggest 4G network, after Telstra. Vodafone Australia’s network covers a larger proportion of the population than Optus. We have more details, specifics and statistics below. If you’d like chapter Continue reading…
Netflix, the worlds most favourite on-demand video streaming provider has admitted to slowing mobile speeds. The industry leading giant has stated recently that they have been restricting the quality of videos streamed, for selected mobile networks. Netflix revealed that it has been capping content streamed over mobile networks. Users in Australia should begin noticing Continue reading…
Telstra to most Telco industry observers seems desperate to gain entry to the world of streaming media. But their long held partnership with Foxtel appears to be holding them back. When recently announced by Telstra, their desire to sell its 50 percent ownership in Foxtel, it was predicted to raise $4.5 billion for the Telco. But Continue reading…
Last month on the 17th, Telstra had their very own “Vodafail” moment. An outage occurred on the Telstra network, which resulted in 8,000,000 subscribers unable to connect. The network outage itself lasted for more than an hour, with subscribers unable to use the service as per usual. Not only that, but it also took Continue reading…
60-Second Review In recent news Telstra, Optus, Vodafone Australia and Amaysim have moved to 28 days billing cycles, on their prepaid plans. Read on for our findings in the following story below. The move to a 28 days billing cycle is a Telco industry first in Australia. All national carriers, Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the key findings for both Yomojo and Lebara services & coverage, there are more details in the article which follows below. Lebara provides their subscribers with access to the 3.5G Vodafone network, with plans containing generous mobile data allowances. Both of the two MVNOs provide unlimited texting Continue reading…
Intro 60 second guide Here are the key findings for both Yomojo and TeleChoice, including their services & coverage. There are more details in the review which follows below. Yomojo and TeleChoice are two competitive MVNOs operating on the Optus 4G Plus and Telstra 3G networks. Both of these two companies offer great value Continue reading…
Examining Telstra’s Network Outages Your expectations of having a signal, when you turn your phone on are probably very much like your expectations of turning on a tap and anticipating water. Perhaps they shouldn’t be. Australia is a huge country. Phone companys cover it with three networks (soon to be 4) and things do Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the key findings for both Yomojo and Boost Mobile services & coverage, there are more details in the article which follows below. More detail – comparing Boost Mobile and Yomojo Comparing Yomojo and Boost is mostly a comparison of plan range and network. Yomojo are the new Continue reading…
Samsung’s latest next generation smartphone about to be released right here in Australia is the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. While all three major carriers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone Australia will be offering expensive postpaid contracts including the mobile phone, at a reduced price, it’s just not worth it in the long Continue reading…
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) event is hosted by the GSMA – the international body which decides the standards that all our phones and phone company networks run on. It’s the world’s biggest conference and includes a bewildering array of exhibitions which span the entire mobile industry. High-level executives from the big phone companies Continue reading…
Overcoming the ‘oh no’ feeling you get when you feel it’s time to move phone companies Moving phone companies, whether you are taking the leap from Vodafone to Optus, Telstra to Vodafone or any of the other potential permutations, can seem like a big dead. Like moving bank accounts, the very nature of the Continue reading…
Samsung, the number two smartphone manufacturer in the world is getting ready to release their latest mobile phone, number 7 in the Galaxy S series. Amongst all the exciting news, the most interesting are the announcement that two attractive features which were removed from the Galaxy S series in previous models are set to Continue reading…
60-second Intro Vodafone as reported has markedly improved their total year to date net loss, thanks to the increasing popularity of their Red plans and by gaining an additional 135,000 subscribers. Read on to learn more and how your next prepaid plan with Vodafone could save you money. Vodafone Australia has in recent years Continue reading…
In recent news Samsung launched their latest smartwatch the Gear S2, featuring the integrated e-SIM technology. How will this affect Australian consumers and will the functionality become popular? Read on for our findings on this story. The Samsung smart watch, Gear S2 includes e-SIM functionality. By working with GSMA, they are using the same Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news of NUU Mobile announcing the release of their bargain-priced smartphone, with built-in e-SIM functionality. Read on in the following article as we discuss the impact of this on Australia business travellers. NUU Mobile are a smartphone manufacturer, who also have in Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news of Apple introducing e-SIM technologies to their next generation iPad’s and iPhones. Can Apple become a force to be reckoned within the Australian market and what can they offer users in Australia with their exciting soft SIM technologies? The key points Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news of Yomojo Mobile and what this means for previous subscribers of Yatango. Can Yomojo be a force to be reckoned with in the Australian MVNO industry and what can they offer users in Australia? Yomojo was launched in response to administrators Continue reading…
The eSIM and the Internet Of Things Managing the Internet Of Things The Internet Of Things (IoT) is now a familiar concept for many. That’s particularly true for anyone involved in logistics or who has company computing or machinery assets outside their office. That’s most people, including governments and private enterprises. The IoT is largely based Continue reading…
The biggest problem facing Australian’s travelling to New Zealand has always been worrying about getting a SIM card on arrival so that people can contact loved ones back at home, or worrying about the expensive costs of global roaming. The great news is that now, thanks to Vodafone Australia if you are planning to Continue reading…
What you need to know when choosing a mobile phone plan for backpackers and other visitors to Australia. Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news discussing the latest trends in technology and where advances should lead consumers towards in 2016. There are more key details in the following article below. Users of tablets and smartphones are the drivers of new technologies and their increased popularity is Continue reading…
Both Apple and Samsung are in talks with the major players in the telecommunications ecosystem, and have been some time, building new standards which allow the next generation of smartphones to utilise e-SIM functionality. Unlike existing physical SIM cards, eSIMs require no physical SIM to use phone company network services. All the settings required to Continue reading…
eSIMs have arrived. Now what ? The eSIM (embedded SIM) is here. It’s been announced that the eSIM will be a built in part of the new Apple Watch 3. In some ways, the eSIM offers facilities just like any other SIM you’ve had. You can attached SIM Only or Prepaid Plans to it, as you always could. Continue reading…
Forecasting growth of the eSIM in Australia The classic hardware ‘SIM’ – the Subscriber Identification Module we’ve all come to be familiar with, is now almost a relic. SIMs are nearly 25 years old. In many ways, it’s surprising that Sim technology hasn’t been superseded a long time before now. Few things last a Continue reading…
In this article we explain how eSIMs are different to Soft SIMs and which technology is of use in which situation. Introducing the differences : eSIMs vs Soft SIMs vs Reprogrammable SIMs Technology often starts with a number of similar and competing rivals. Take the home video player for example. Betamax fought with VHS Continue reading…
While it’s no secret to most Australians, Vodafone has in the past had a shocking record when it comes to dealing with customer support and service issues. Their most well known and publicised public relations meltdown, last hit the headlines back in 2010. Back then Vodafone Australia technicians faced a hell of a time Continue reading…
How the eSIM will affect Australia eSIMs or embedded SIMs are likely to impact future generations of smartphones, smart watches and tablet devices. With an eSIM preinstalled at the point of manufacture, phone plan changes can be completed all at the tap of a finger, using only your phone. The patents for embedded SIMs have been Continue reading…
Apple SIM Intro – 60 second guide Apple are including an eSIM in their new Apple Watch (Version 3, September 2017.) This eSIM succeeds previous trials in which Apple used an ‘Apple SIM.’ The Apple SIM was included in some historical version of iPads. It was such an ingenious solution to many of the problems apparent with the Continue reading…
60 second overview Introducing Video / other Content On Mobile Phones In this article we discuss the telco side of SVOD, where, through an agreement with your phone company, you get access to a streaming video service like Stan or Netflix. Gone are the days when there were only three TV channels and conversations Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the key findings from the recent news story of Amaysim purchasing Vaya, under a plan to increase their user base and business growth through to 2019. There are more details in the article below. This Month’s Hot Offers What Vaya and what does this $70m deal include? Vaya Continue reading…
Most People Don’t Know The Difference Between The Telstra 3G and 4G Networks Introduction to the Telstra 3G network Telstra is a strategically smart company. But then you’d expect that. They have around 50% of the total market for mobile phones in Australia. And they employee more telecommunications experts than anyone else in Australia. Continue reading…
60 second overview of eSIMs and the impact they’ll have Imagine you could change phone companies like you can change TV channels. Picture the process :You go to ‘Settings’ on your phone, press a few buttons to select the phone company and plan you want. Then, at the end of your contract, you are Continue reading…
In Australia smartphone messaging apps and other OTT services which we all use on a daily basis, such as WhatsApp, Skype and Viber are increasingly making the major carriers nervous and they should be. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone Australia are reported to be displeased at the ongoing growth of OTT service providers, as they Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news of the introduction of free WiFi access provided by local councils around Australia and what this means for mobile phone users. There are more key details in the following article below. WiFi hotspots and OTT services WiFi hotspots in Australia have Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news that the three major national carriers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, are investing in upgrading their infrastructure to support 5G before 2017. There are more key details in the following article below. 5G is the future of internet connectivity and is expected Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the recent news that TPG might consider competing against the NBN if the federal government pushes ahead with adding a tax to high speed internet users. There are more key details in the following article below. TPG Telecom is one of three national carriers Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide My Mobile Data has launched a new Australian MVNO known as OVO. OVO operate on the Optus 3G and 4G network. These days almost everybody has a mobile smartphone. Many people are choosing to live stream and consume their media on the go. OVO has signed a five-year deal Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are our findings on the best data plans currently available in Australia, for TPG customers who want to shop around for a better deal. There are more key details in the following article below. Existing TPG customers who are not happy about moving from the Optus network to Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the findings from the recent news of Vodafone supporting cancer research, through smartphone distributed computing. There are more key details in the following article below. The Vodafone Foundation in Australia helps charity groups harness the power of mobile smartphone technology, to conduct research and better the social Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the key findings from the recent news that TPG is merging with Vodafone and what this means for customers that want to stay on the Optus network, there are more details in the article below. TPG is a telecommunications company which has a strong position in the Continue reading…
The key reasons that drones and balloons are a big deal Australia has fantastic mobile network coverage options. In some areas of the world, however, they’re trying innovative ideas to provide people the mobile internet they need. Using balloons and drones for network coverage In the UK, Telecom companies are starting to experiment with balloon Continue reading…
Intro – Here’s a 60 second guide to the eSIM The way you choose a phone company is going to change. The cause ? A seemingly innocuous piece of new technology – the ‘eSIM’. So what is an eSIM and how does it work ? What is an eSIM? The eSIM is the new Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the key findings for both comparing Kogan and Lebara services & coverage, there are more details in the article which follows below. The primary differences between offerings from Lebara and Kogan are: Lebara Australia have a longer and better record when it comes to being the better Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide Here are the key findings from recent reports which discuss the habits of Australian mobile phone consumers, there are more details in the article which follows below. According to recent research in Australia, conducted by Roy Morgan, 6.2 million people have a prepaid mobile phone plan from either one Continue reading…
Intro – 60 second guide What are the benefits of using Boost Mobile now that they are moving to the 4G network? Here are some details and information to consider before moving to Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile is currently in the process of moving all of their prepaid mobile phone plans which are on the Continue reading…
60 Second Guide to saving money on your iPhone 6S plan This is the guts of the way to save money on a SIM Only price plan for your iPhone 6S. We reckon you can get more data for every dollar you spend, if you follow our simple suggestion. Below the number one recommendation Continue reading…
Some phone terms are so specific that they are easily understood, for example, if someone refers to Android phones you know they are talking about mobiles that use Google’s operating system. In contrast, the feature phone term is open to a number of interpretations. The experts differ over which functionalities place a phone into Continue reading…
What network do Amaysim, Vaya, Lebara and other smaller phone companies use? Everyone in Australia knows about Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. They’re the 3 largest telcos in the country, and are the only companies with cellular networks (the towers, masts and other infrastructure that lets us use our phones to communicate). Maintaining and improving Continue reading…
Is it really essential to install a security app on a mobile phone? Opinions are divided. Many smart phone users believe they are perfectly safe relying on the mobile phone security safeguards incorporated into their Android or iOS operating systems. The distinctions often drawn between personal computer and phone risks contribute to a certain Continue reading…
What is International Mobile Roaming (IMR)? International mobile roaming allows you to use an Australian mobile device service overseas. There is no need to change your SIM card. You continue to make and receive calls and browse the web as if you were back in Australia. The call and data traffic you generate “roams” Continue reading…
Boost Mobile and Vaya are two of the smaller phone companies (also known as mobile virtual network operators) competing for the custom of Australian mobile phone owners. Boost Mobile and Vaya service bundles both include: Monthly SIM-Only phone contracts Unlimited SMS, and a certain number of free minutes within Australia An online data allowance Continue reading…
Quick summary : In our view, Boost Mobile and Amaysim sell the best unlimited plans on the Telstra and Optus networks respectively. Choosing between them for most people comes down, to two questions. 1. Do you live in a more rural area ? Boost’s network covers a large proportion of Australia than Amaysim’s. 2. Continue reading…