Articles By Joseph Hanlon
Joseph Hanlon
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Techradar, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.
Expertise
- Mobile phone plans
- NBN plans
- Telecommunications industry
- Smartphones reviews
Education
- Communications - University of Newcastle (1999 - 2002)
Featured Publications
Optus to shut down 2G network in 2017
Optus plans to shut down its old 2G network in 18-months time. If you have an old Nokia in your pocket, it's time to upgrade.
Telstra iPhone customers get free Apple Music
Love iPhone? Love Music? Telstra has a surprise waiting for you.
New Virgin SIM Plan is one for data lovers
A new low-cost option from Virgin Mobile comes packed with a bunch of data, and data rollover to boot.
Vaya $44 plan gets big data bump
Vaya has made several changes to its range of plans, including a big data bump on its top-tier mobile offering.
Optus adds waterproofed Xperia M4 Aqua
With summer on the way, Optus adds a new water-loving smartphone to its line-up. And, the price is great.
Telstra TV: the streaming box to rule them all?
Telstra will soon be selling a new set-top box capable of connecting you to all of Australia's new streaming TV and movie services.
Telstra unveils new super cheap Sony
There's a new Prepaid model in the Telstra shop and it looks like great bang for your buck.
Best Smartphones in Australia
Choosing a new phone can be a daunting task, there are just many to choose from. We aim to make this much easy to shining a light on the phone models we think deserve some special attention.
Motorola Moto E (2015) Review
Motorola proves again it is one of the best options for budget-conscious smartphone shoppers, offering up a very usable smartphone while asking for a fraction of the cost of one of the top-tier models.