Telstra to switch on 5G mmWave this year
Complaints about 5G often include range and speed, but that could change when the next stage of 5G arrives later…
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Suppliers of telecommunications and mobile access across the country (and the world), Australia’s telcos are responsible for a massive quantity of news, including feature additions, price changes, and even the odd outage here and there, too.
Expect coverage on Australia’s big three telcos — Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone — as well as news from the little MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) as well.
Vodafone joins 5G in 2020
Telstra and Optus both joined 5G in 2019, so when will the last of the big three telcos get it? Next year, it seems.
Amaysim tries its hand at unlimited data, unlimited speed
The typical Australian take on unlimited mobile data comes with speed restrictions, but Amaysim is going to try…
Optus switches on 5G for mobile, home broadband
There are now two 5G providers in Australia, as Optus joins Telstra in some of the world's fastest speeds.
Microsoft, Telstra team for Xbox on a plan
Not sure you can justify a full price of a console and gaming service when it comes to getting one? Microsoft…
Telstra to flip the 3G-ending switch in 2024
You'll want to make sure you've upgraded to 4G within five years if you're using Telstra, otherwise you won't be…
Telstra gives Google Home, Nest outbound calls from speakers
Need to call a family member but can't reach the phone? If you're a Telstra customer with a Google Home speaker…
Telstra turns on eSIM support for mobiles in Australia
If you think you could do more with an extra SIM, and make better use of phone calls and data plans, the new…
Circles.Life enters Australia as a new mobile operator
It's not just phone selection Aussies get, but also telco choice, and there's another one joining the ranks for…
iPhone 11 plans kick off from Optus, Telstra, Vodafone
Standing in line for the next new iPhone is so 2008 to 2010, and these days, you can just order either from a…