Mobile Phones: News // Joseph Hanlon

Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone outright with a SIM-only plan?
| By Joseph Hanlon

Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone outright with a SIM-only plan?

Tech types sing the virtues of buying iPhones outright and grabbing a SIM card from your favourite telco, but is it actually cheaper in the long run to buy yours this way?

New Aldi Mobile plans are truly unlimited with more data
| By Joseph Hanlon

New Aldi Mobile plans are truly unlimited with more data

Aldi will refresh its mobile plans at the end of April and introduce a simpler set of inclusions and more everyday data.

Virgin to auction Fiji getaway for unused data
| By Joseph Hanlon

Virgin to auction Fiji getaway for unused data

Do you struggle to get through your data each month? Virgin Mobile will help you put it to use, with an auction to spend those leftover bits and bytes.

Does the HTC 10 have the world’s best smartphone camera?
| By Joseph Hanlon

Does the HTC 10 have the world’s best smartphone camera?

After a couple of disappointing years, HTC could be back on track with early reports suggesting the new flagship HTC 10 could have a world beating camera.

Deal: Vodafone offers big data bonus on SIM Only plans
| By Joseph Hanlon

Deal: Vodafone offers big data bonus on SIM Only plans

This is a great month to switch to a Vodafone SIM Only plan, with huge data bonuses currently available on Monthly

Telstra 4G rolling out to ALDImobile and Woolworth’s in April
| By Joseph Hanlon

Telstra 4G rolling out to ALDImobile and Woolworth’s in April

Customers using Telstra network MVNOs are in for a treat this month, with new 4G speed services rolling out to Woolwroth's and ALDI customers.

Phone plans with international calls included
| By Joseph Hanlon

Phone plans with international calls included

If international phone calls are a big part of your phone use, read on to find out which plans include overseas call credit and low per-minute rates.

Optus promo adds network guarantee
| By Joseph Hanlon

Optus promo adds network guarantee

Optus will match Vodafone's Happiness Guarantee with a 30 day cancellation policy of it own.

Huawei to launch Huawei Elegant and Jewel smartwatch through Myer
| By Joseph Hanlon

Huawei to launch Huawei Elegant and Jewel smartwatch through Myer

Huawei's first watch designed for women will be available in April though department store chain Myer.

Telstra commits to network resilience as customers use 2.6TB of free data
| By Joseph Hanlon

Telstra commits to network resilience as customers use 2.6TB of free data

Telstra is making change to protect its network from repeated outages while its customers make full-use of its Free Data Day.

Vodafone 4G network now covers 23 million Aussies
| By Joseph Hanlon

Vodafone 4G network now covers 23 million Aussies

Vodafone has completed siginificant upgrades to its 4G network and now boasts coverage of 23 million Australians, and more robust data delivery for metro areas.

Apple iPhone SE: Australian pricing for March 31 launch
| By Joseph Hanlon

Apple iPhone SE: Australian pricing for March 31 launch

Apple has a tiny iPhone coming, and we have the Australian details for when you can get your hands on one, and for how much.

Kogan launch low-cost Agora 6 smartphone
| By Joseph Hanlon

Kogan launch low-cost Agora 6 smartphone

If you're looking for a low-cost smartphone, Kogan has been in the market for a while. The new Agora 6 looks to improve on the company's previous efforts.

Vodafone taunts Telstra with switching deal
| By Joseph Hanlon

Vodafone taunts Telstra with switching deal

In the wake of yet another Telstra network outage, Vodafone has announced a cheeky switching offer for Telstra customers looking to jump ship.

Aldi follow Telstra with free data apology
| By Joseph Hanlon

Aldi follow Telstra with free data apology

Aldi Mobile customers will be showered in free data on April 2, following a national Telstra network outage last week.

Telstra to make up for second major outage with more free data
| By Joseph Hanlon

Telstra to make up for second major outage with more free data

Telstra customers endured another major service outage last night, and Telstra plans to make amends with another day of free data.

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans
| By Joseph Hanlon

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans

The no-contract phone plan market in Australia is in constant flux, with most of the telcos now offering high-value SIM-only plans. But who is cheapest?

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans
| By Joseph Hanlon

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans

The no-contract phone plan market in Australia is in constant flux, with most of the telcos now offering high-value SIM-only plans. But who is cheapest?

Optus smartphone early upgrades: is it worth it?
| By Joseph Hanlon

Optus smartphone early upgrades: is it worth it?

Optus now offers early upgrades to anyone on a new phone contract, but is this a good idea?

Samsung Galaxy S7 Review
| By Joseph Hanlon

Samsung Galaxy S7 Review

90/100 Samsung's next big thing is here and it is a beauty. It has something for everyone, a slick design for the fashion conscious, fast hardware for the tech savvy and perhaps the industry's best smartphone camera.

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Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone outright with a SIM-only plan?

Is it cheaper to buy an iPhone outright with a SIM-only plan?

Tech types sing the virtues of buying iPhones outright and grabbing a SIM card...

HTC 10 Finally Debuts - Is Not Called the M10, or One M10

HTC 10 Finally Debuts - Is Not Called the M10, or One M10

The HTC 10 looks like a great device, but the word is still out on how well its...

Telstra 4G rolling out to ALDImobile and Woolworth’s in April

Telstra 4G rolling out to ALDImobile and Woolworth’s in April

Customers using Telstra network MVNOs are in for a treat this month, with new...

Australia's Top 5 phones available now

Australia's Top 5 phones available now

Take a look at the best phones available in Australian phone stores right now.

How Much Mobile Data Do You Need?

How Much Mobile Data Do You Need?

You can use up a lot of data without realising it on 3G and 4G. Check out how...

Telstra commits to network resilience as customers use 2.6TB of free data

Telstra commits to network resilience as customers use 2.6TB of free data

Telstra is making change to protect its network from repeated outages while its...

 

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iPhone SE stands up to 1 hour underwater, is fine

iPhone SE stands up to 1 hour underwater, is fine

Turns out the iPhone SE has some serious, and unannounced, water resistance,...

Apple iPhone SE: Australian pricing for March 31 launch

Apple iPhone SE: Australian pricing for March 31 launch

Apple has a tiny iPhone coming, and we have the Australian details for when you...

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans

The no-contract phone plan market in Australia is in constant flux, with most...

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Announced with Mature Upgrades

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Announced with Mature Upgrades

Samsung has changed up its approach to marketing in two important ways: more...

Optus 4.5G trial achieves 1.4Gbps

Optus 4.5G trial achieves 1.4Gbps

Optus and Huawei have completed a success string of 4.5G network tests, with...

New Google Chromecasts On Sale in Australia Today

New Google Chromecasts On Sale in Australia Today

Upgrades to the original Chromecast, and a new Audio Chromecast to turn your...

 

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Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans

Australia's cheapest 'unlimited' phone plans

The no-contract phone plan market in Australia is in constant flux, with most...

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge: Australian pricing and deals

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge: Australian pricing and deals

Looking for information about how you can get your hands on the new Galaxy S7....

How does Kogan Mobile stack up?

How does Kogan Mobile stack up?

Kogan Mobile, the comeback kid, has hit the ground running with a couple of...

How to switch mobile phone providers (and keep your phone number)

How to switch mobile phone providers (and keep your phone number)

When you switch mobile phone carriers you always have the option to take your...

Best Phones on Telstra Plans

Best Phones on Telstra Plans

Telstra has some fantastic phones on its plans, here's a list of the best ones...

Best Phone Plans on the Optus Network

Best Phone Plans on the Optus Network

The Optus network is great, but you don't need to sign up with Optus itself to...

 

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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge - compare plans & prices

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge - compare plans & prices

Check out plans & prices for the new Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 edge here including any special promotions being offered...

NEW Bonus Data Offers

NEW Bonus Data Offers

Online Exclusive - Switch to Virgin mobile for new bonus data inclusions plus get extra data if you stream Presto or listen to music through Guvera

Need international calls?

Need international calls?

Want a mobile plan with international calls included? Take a look at plans with overseas call credit and low per-minute rates here...

SpinTel Spring Special Offer

SpinTel Spring Special Offer

For a limited time only SpinTel's SIM only plans include Unlimited Voice & SMS/MMS. You just need to select your data amount..