Mobile Phone Articles
Nokia 3.1 (2018) Review
The Nokia 3.1 is a no-frills device that feels a little too basic to be anything more than someone's first smartphone, but is nonetheless good for the price.
Optus launches new plans for travellers in Australia
Optus and TravelSIM Australia have launched a new mobile service designed for international travellers and students in Australia. The plans offer generous data and affordable prices but for international calls, they're not the best deal in town.
Good deal: Double data on Catch Connect's 90-day plans
Catch Connect is hoping to woo new customers with double data on long expiry recharges.
Family data sharing no longer available on Telstra personal plans
Telstra's new range of personal plans no longer appear to include shareable data.
Telstra launches new unlimited GB mobile plan and expands "peace of mind" data
Telstra has launched a new range of postpaid plans, including one with unlimited GB of mobile data and no speed cap, and more with "peace of mind" data. But some of the plans offer better value than others.
The $249 Nokia 3.1 is a super cheap Android One smartphone
You'll be able to get the Android One powered Nokia 3.1 from August 2.
Good deal: Pixel 2 XL and 15GB of data for $59 per month
Get the Pixel 2 XL for cheap on a 24-month Telstra contract through JB Hi-Fi.
Gorilla Glass 6 is designed to let your phone survive more drops
The next generation of Gorilla Glass will be protecting smartphones in the coming months.
40GB for $15/mth for first 4mths! Ultd data banking, $200 international calls & no excess data charges!
5G BYO mobile eSIM plan with data rollover. No short term discounts; 130GB data for $40/mth
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