Mobile Phone News
Buckle up: Telstra 4G upgrade trial heading to Sydney and Adelaide
Telstra users in Sydney and Adelaide may soon notice a significant bump in 4G coverage.
Qantas, Virgin to allow electronics "from gate to gate"
Imminent changes to local aviation rules will soon allow aircraft passengers to use phones and tablets during all phases of a flight.
Switching carriers? Virgin offering new subscribers 2 months free access
Switch from any non-Optus carrier to Virgin and you'll get 2 months free access to a new 24 month subscription
LG goes in circles with new smartwatch teaser
LG is teasing a new round-faced smartwatch for an early-September announcement. Unlike the Moto 360, this watch-face is perfectly circular.
HD Voice: Vodafone Voice Over 4G service for 2015 launch
Vodafone will switch on its HD Voice network later this year, which should give better voice quality and faster call connections to its customers.
Vodafone travellers get 4G in New Zealand
Planning a trip to New Zealand? Vodafone has some news just for you.
Opal Card: there’s no app for that
Yet another reason why the Opal Card system seems rushed: there's no way to top-up your account via an app.
The people vs Telstra: class action lawsuit over 'unlawful' late fees
ACA Lawyers is calling on Telstra customers to join its class action lawsuit, claiming that telco late fees are 'unlawful' and should be repaid to customers.
Be afraid: sharks are eating your internet
Sharks continue to be nature's jerks, this time by chewing down on fibre-optic cables at the bottom of the ocean.
Huawei Ascend P7 is great bang for buck, still hard to pronounce
Considering an RRP of just $549, the Ascend P7 is actually looking pretty good.
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