Mobile Phone News
Optus $1 a day prepaid plans are good, but confusing
Optus' new prepaid plans mean you don't have to pay for days where you don't use your phone.
Windows Phone 8.1 update brings Cortana alpha to Australia
The Windows Phone 8.1 update has started rolling out in AU, bringing with it access to the Cortana voice alpha.
Aldi, amaysim big winners as MVNO market grows
Aussies are keeping their phones and choosing low-cost providers, according to new analysis by Kantar Worldpanel Comtech.
Yatango drops prices, updates plans
Yatango has dropped its prices across the board, and now offers a competitive Limitless Voice + Text option with affordable 4G data packs.
Facebook's least-popular mobile change draws near, chat set to be canned
Pretty soon you'll have to use the Facebook Messenger app, because you won't be able to chat through the Facebook on your phone.
Telstra LG G3 preorders now available, act fast for a $250 VISA card
Get in quick and you'll receive a $250 VISA card for free.
Sony Xperia Z3 barely an upgrade, but it's still a great idea
The Z3 has been leaked, looking like it'll be released in the near(ish) future. We actually think it could be a good idea.
Vodafone is turning your 3G reception in to 4G
The low-frequency Vodafone 850MHz network is being re-farmed in to 4G LTE
Vodafone extends unlimited data until September
Vodafone has extended its two-months of unlimited data offer until September 9
5 great plans for the student budget
Just because you're eating Mi Goreng and drinking no-brand cola doesn't mean you can't have a decent phone plan.
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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