Articles From 2025
Vodafone not impacted by Optus Triple Zero outages, despite network sharing agreement
While Vodafone uses the Optus network infrastructure in regional Australia, its "core network" is seperate.
Exetel the first telco in Australia to offer just eSIM for mobile plans
You can no longer get a physical SIM card from Exetel.
Aussie telcos are making us wait for 5G on Apple Watch
New Apple Watches sold in Australia support 5G, but our telcos haven't implemented 5G for smartwatches yet.
NBN typical evening speeds explained and compared
What are NBN evening speeds, what do they mean for your connection and, most importantly, which providers have the fastest?
New data shows loss of trust in telcos
Consumers trust in telcos down while reports of poor selling practices are up.
iPhone Air review: Vibes and compromise
The iPhone Air is cool in a way gadgets rarely are these days, but it requires you to put up with some compromises.
OPPO A5 5G: A smarter dumb phone
With really great battery life the OPPO A5 5G is a good option for those who want a smarter dumb phone.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE review: A puzzling proposition
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a perfectly fine phone, but when you can get the flagship for the same price, why would you bother?
Belong finally has eSIM
Telstra's budget brand now allows customers to pick from a physical SIM or an eSIM.