Mobile Phone Articles
Optus to stagger 2G shut down, will keep network alive to August in some parts of Australia
If you're still on Optus' 2G network, you can keep using it for a little bit longer. ...unless you're in the Northern Territory or Western Australia.
Good deal: Get 15GB for $1 with Catch Connect
If you've been thinking about trying out Catch Connect, now's the time. This new telco, powered by Optus, has just discounted all 30-day recharge plans to just $1.
Editor's pick: Best apps with free movies and TV
Did you know you can watch movies and TV shows online for free? Check out these completely legal and free TV and movie streaming apps.
Editor's pick: The best travel apps
Travel can be stressful. Fortunately, these apps will help make your journey smoother.
The new features coming to your iPhone in iOS 12
Your iPhone and iPad are about to get a bunch of cool new features thanks to iOS 12.
watchOS 5 brings new fitness features to Apple Watch
These are the new features coming to your Apple Watch later this year.
Southern Phone has new family friendly mobile and broadband plans
Southern Phone has new plans including Family Zone internet monitoring and filtering software.
The best mobile apps for kids
Looking for fun, educational, and free smartphone and tablet apps for children? Here's our picks for the best apps for kids.
Editor's pick: The best mobile games
Whether you're on iPhone or Android, we've got great mobile games for you to sink your teeth into.
Good deal: Get two 15GB mobile plans for free for a year when you switch to amaysim energy
What's better than a free phone plan? Two! And you can get exactly that from amaysim when you sign up to a new energy service.
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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