Articles By Alex Choros
Alex Choros
Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.
Throughout his career as a journalist, Alex has covered international trade shows, spent three years co-hosting a tech show on community radio, and was awarded Highly Commended in the Best Reviewer category of the 2018 IT Journalism Awards and the 2021 IT Journalism Awards. His work contributed to WhistleOut Australia winning the Best Consumer Technology Coverage award in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards. Alex won the Consensus Award for Best Investigative Writer in 2024, and the Consensus Award for Best Editor in 2025.
He regularly contributed to Gizmodo and Lifehacker, and he often pops up on 2GB and 3AW to talk telco. On weekends, you'll find Alex at a wine bar, on a hike, or in the middle of a mosh pit.
Expertise
- Mobile plans
- Internet plans
- Smartphones and tablets
- Headphones and speakers
- NBN
- Telco
Awards
- Best Editor (2025 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Best Investigative Writer (2024 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Best Consumer Technology Coverage (2023 IT Journalism Awards)
- Finalist - Most Controversial Writer (2023 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2021 IT Journalism Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2018 IT Journalism Awards)
Education
- Masters of Strategic Public Relations - University of Sydney (2013 - 2015)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries and Information Technology - Queensland University of Technology (2008 - 2012)
Featured Publications
Mobile network outage: What to do if your phone network goes down
Experiencing a mobile network outage? Here's what you need to know.
Over nine million homes and businesses can now get NBN 1000 plans
NBN Co has hit a major milestone in its fibre upgrade program.
Motorola's latest budget phone will get five years of Android updates
The Moto G75 also comes with wireless earbuds.
Australian Phone Networks and Frequencies Explained
If you're visiting Australia or importing a phone from overseas, it's important to make sure it will work on Australian phone networks.
OPPO's Find X8 series set to get a global release
Australian availability is yet to be confirmed, however.
Red Energy will sell NBN plans in partnership with Aussie Broadband
Another energy provider is getting into the internet game.
Australian 3G Network Shutdown: Everything you need to know
Australian telcos are starting to phase out their 3G networks. Here's what you need to know.
Motorola's cheaper Razr foldable is now available in Australia
Not cheap, but definitely cheaper.
Is mmWave 5G a dud?
mmWave 5G promises faster speeds and lower latency, but is largely missing in action in Australia.
Sonos Arc Ultra is all about that bass
The company's new soundbar is said to feature "one of the most significant breakthroughs in audio engineering in nearly 100 years".
