Mobile Phone News
Telstra's new national WiFi network doesn't sound great, unless you're a traveller
Telstra has announced plans to build a nation-wide WiFi network where you opt to share your own home's bandwidth in exchange for wider access.
Telstra triples 4G speeds: 450Mbps achieved
Telstra has tested new 4G technology and achieved incredible speeds, just don't expect to see it on your phone any time soon
Telstra trials in-flight 4G between Sydney and Melbourne
In-flight 4G internet trials from Telstra are proving successful, delivering fast speeds at 30,000 feet.
Telechoice SIM-only plans: savings vs flexibility
Looking for Telstra coverage, but don't want to pay Telstra prices? Telechoice could be exactly the service you've been looking for.
Optus cuts subsidies, so you pay more for your phone
Optus has been steadily increasing the price of handsets for new customers over the past four years, meaning customers are paying more for their phones.
How much do you pay for a new smartphone?
Australians love the idea of a free phone, but those days are mostly behind us. So, how much do you end up forking out for a new iPhone or similar?
4 things Aussie telcos should steal from US phone plans
Too confusing? Too inflexible? Here is my laundry list of things we want Aussie carriers to change, based on plans and services available overseas.
Telstra MVNOs to gain access to full speed HSPA
Telstra will soon lift network restrictions on its wholesale customers, upping speeds from 7.2Mbps to 42Mbps.
Virgin dumping data-free Facebook, YouTube browsing
Just days after making its excess data rate more affordable, Virgin Mobile is trimming something significant from its plans.
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