Alex Angove-Plumb

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Best NBN plans and deals

Jan 16, 2025 | choice.com.au | Matthew Steen |Alex Angove-Plumb

Looking for a new internet service provider (ISP)? We use real-world performance to find the best NBN providers for you. Our scores, based on data from the ACCC's NBN provider performance program, will show you the full list from volunteer triallists. Below is a shortlist of the best NBN plans available right now, ranked by how they measure up to their claimed plan speeds. On this page: Best NBN plans Which type of NBN technology do you have?
NordPass reveals passwords that take less than one second to crack | WhistleOut

Nov 18, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

Even if yours isn't on the list, there are some serious do and don'ts you should be aware of.
Study finds 3% of Aussies don’t know what they pay for phone and internet

Nov 12, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

Recent research from internet and mobile provider SpinTel has uncovered several knowledge gaps Aussies have about telco services, including how much they’re paying. Of more than 1,000 Australians surveyed, 830 of which were the decision makers for their household’s internet plans, only 3% knew their monthly bill. This is despite 31% of these decision makers being willing to change providers for a slightly cheaper plan, while a further 22% were considering it.
Espresso built a better stand for its portable monitors

Nov 4, 2024 | reviews.org | Fergus Halliday |Alex Angove-Plumb |Anula Wiwatowska

Espresso is showing off a new Stand Plus accessory alongside a non-touchscreen version of its 15-inch portable monitor. Surprising as it sounds, the accessory might be the flashier of the two. The revamped Espresso Stand Plus features improved ergonomics and a reingeneered design that adds a second leg. This addition means that the stand can now extend upwards and allow for a more comfortable, center-oriented and desktop-like viewing angle.
eSIM use on the rise while some telcos lag behind

Nov 3, 2024 | reviews.org | Alex Angove-Plumb |Anula Wiwatowska |Fergus Halliday

One third of new Vodafone customers choose eSIM, but some telcos don’t even offer it yetVodafone eSIM signups soar, while some telcos still don’t offer itMore and more mobile customers are choosing eSIM, according to Vodafone, one third of the telco’s new sign-ups over the last 12 months opting for the cardless technology. Yet despite its apparent popularity, many providers in Australia are yet to support eSIM, meaning their customers miss out on potential benefits.
Stan increases subscription pricing for the second time this year

Oct 24, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

Video streaming service Stan has increased the price of its Standard and Premium subscription plans by $1, for a new monthly price of $17 and $22, respectively. This follows a $2 bump to its Basic subscription back in March for new customers. While these amounts aren’t much in isolation, they come as part of industry-wide price hikes in 2024. Here's a look at Stan's streaming subscriptions:The price increase should hit existing customers on their next regular billing date.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Hell yeah

Oct 22, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Our verdict The Pixel Buds 2 Pro pack a lot of sound into a tiny space. Battery life is solid (great, if you include the case), they're comfortable, secure, and have good playback controls. They’re not perfect, but what is?
Millions in unclaimed phone credits on offer from Telstra for those in need

Oct 22, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

Telstra has increased the prepaid recharge credit of its Top-Up financial assistance program and broadened the criteria for eligibility. The assistance program was originally intended for people experiencing domestic and family violence, homelessness, or natural disasters, but has been expanded to include those struggling with financial hardship.
Are amaysim NBN plans a good deal?

Oct 17, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

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New domestic and family violence protections for telco customers in the works

Oct 7, 2024 | whistleout.com.au | Alex Angove-Plumb

The Australian Federal Government is moving to create enforceable standards within the telecommunications industry to protect survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV). Once created, the government will require mobile and internet providers to follow the new guidelines, which will cover how situations involving family and domestic violence are identified and managed, with regards to communications services.