Both Telstra and Optus reported healthy speeds on their next-generation 4G/LTE networks on New Years Eve, in arguably one of the first major tests for the high-speed networks.

The Optus network is rolling out 4G in a game of catchup with Telstra and its wildly deployed Next G 4g network. Optus is selling 2 modems, a USB and a Wifi varient. This is a look at the Wifi modem. Hardware I have been a fan of Huawei for years and this new model does not disappoint  The E589 is larger than the 3g modems that Huawei sells via Optus and Vodafone. It still uses [...]

It is everywhere. The news about Apple’s new iPhone 5 and the upgrade to the operating system iOS6. However, for the first time, I find myself totally underwhelmed by the news. Firstly, it seems to be a catchup move by Apple. Many of the Android phones have been larger and with a better aspect ratio than the iPhone, with Samsung leading the way with the screens for the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus S and the Note range. Moving [...]

In the early hours of this morning, Optus and Telstra confirmed that they will soon offer the popular Samsung Galaxy SIII on both their 4G networks across Australia.

From tomorrow, September 1, new Australian telecommunication protections will come into force, aimed at providing further protection to consumers and dealing with many of the issues between customers and telecommunications providers that have risen over the past few years.

Optus has confirmed it is now selling Samsung’s latest Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet, with the device debuting on a range of plans across Optus’ consumer and business facets.

Optus Business and Alphawest have partnered up to provide a new on-premise cloud service based on Cisco’s Intelligent Automation for the cloud platform. 

Optus has today announced a series of online specials in the lead-up to the launch of Nokia’s acclaimed Lumia 800 handset in Australia next month.

Optus has won a landmark court case which has defended the rights of its customers to utilise the TV now product to video record shows that are available at a time that is more convenient for its customers. 

Optus today has announced its new Managing Director of Optus Business, John Paitaridis. He will be leading the Optus enterprise, corporate and government business and is responsible for all aspects of the division’s sales, marketing, products, operations and service delivery including the wholly-owned subsidiary Alphawest and its Uecomm business.