Mobile Phone News
Telstra MVNOs now much faster
Customers subscribed to an MVNO on the Telstra network should enjoy a sizeable speed boost, after Telstra lifted a cap on the speed it offers its wholesale customers.
First-ever braille phone now on sale in Australia
Disability advocates are praising the OwnFone, which features pre-programmed 3D braille buttons instead of a touchscreen.
Telstra makes plans for 2G network shutdown
Telstra will shutdown its 2G network in 2016 and offers guidance for concerned customers.
Telstra wants to double your 4G speeds
Telstra has finally launched consumer trials of its 700MHz 4G network in some areas.
The Destiny companion app looks oh so cool
Second screen integration is definitely something we didn't see enough of at this year's E3. It's good to see Bungie hasn't forgotten how useful a phone can be.
Why Microsoft would bother with a Nokia Lumia Android phone
Rumours of Microsoft working on a Nokia Lumia Android phone begs the question, why?
Microsoft Devices announces Lumia 930 for Australia
The Lumia 930 is set to be the first, and possibly last, Windows Phone 8.1 flagship from Nokia.
1800 numbers will soon be free from mobiles
Calls to 1800 numbers and 1300 numbers from mobiles will be more strictly regulated from January next year
Virgin lowers prices on select plans, increases data inclusions
Virgin has removed its $90 plan and added $80 and $100 options instead.
You spend 5 days per year pulling your phone out of your pocket
According to Google, the average Android user checks their phone 125 times per day.
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