Every year it gets more expensive to own a mobile phone. Smartphones that cost $1,000 or more are becoming the norm. Plans come with 10GB of data, or 20GB of data, or unlimited data. And if you don’t need that much? Well, sometimes it seems like the answer is just “too bad”. The truth is, most of us don’t need that much data. Even if we’re checking our emails and Facebook every day, streamin... read more>

Smart Aussies know not to take the first NBN plan that comes along. We all know there are deals out there. But who has the time to hunt them down? The greatest deals can be the hardest to find. That’s why we sat down this week and rounded up the best and cheapest NBN plans for savvy Australians. Don’t pay more than you have to. These plans will save you hundreds of dollars a year, maybe thou... read more>

The thing is, many of us have been with the same internet service provider for a long time. As many as 40-percent of Aussie homes are connected to Telstra, while Optus and the TPG group have about 20-percent market share each. And many of us are quite happy with our provider, thank you very much. But that that doesn't mean that you shouldn't shop around for a better deal, even if it is with ... read more>

So you've finally been connected to the NBN. Hooray! It's almost time for you and the family to dive into endless Netflix, games, video chats and a whole lot more. But wait, before you take the plunge there are four important things you must check to make sure you have a great NBN experience. Are you getting the best deal? You can save as much as $500 a year on the NBN just by shopping ar... read more>

Connected the NBN, or about to? The National Broadband Network has ushered in a world of choice for Australians when it comes to the internet – about speed, about data, about which provider you go with and more. That means more opportunities to save some money. But are you taking full advantage? These are the three signs you might be paying too much for your NBN connection. 1. You signed ... read more>