The telecommunications business is fiercely competitive. The major telcos have massive advertising and sponsorship budgets and most have content streaming arrangements in place also but they make their money from your monthly phone bill. Our current Fiftyup Telco survey reflects what our members have been telling us for some time: 74% of FiftyUps still have a landline 72% of responde... read more>

Many people, not just older demographics, like to go into a store and personally speak to someone about their account. This could be for a number of reasons; sometimes it can be difficult to understand the person on the other end of the phone if they are in an offshore call centre; some older people are not tech savvy; or maybe you just want something explained to you in person. With many telco... read more>

  Judging by the amount of engagement on our facebook page, the fiftyup cohort are certainly enjoying social media. On the Fiftyup Radio Show we've spoken to Nan Bosler who is an advocate for older people becoming tech savvy. Nan says becoming computer literate isn't about being cool, it's about making your life easier when you consider that many government departments are now operating on l... read more>

Nan Bosler is one of Australia's experts in the way that older Australians use digital communications and computers. Nan says “Older Australians are changing all the time. I think all age groups are, but this digital age, is really very attractive for a lot of older people. We can communicate in ways we never thought possible before, and if you can keep in touch with family and friends with thi... read more>

Quite often at the FiftyUp Club we hear from members living outside the capital cities who are frustrated with their slow internet speeds and services. I received the following email from Annette Turner, CWA of NSW State President and thought it was worth sharing: I’ve been told that this blog really should be used to focus on issues that I have something to say about or to tell a story. Fo... read more>