Amaysim today announced that it has switched on its 4G offering and that it will be grandfathering its old 3G plans. Amaysim’s 4G is powered by Optus’ 4G Plus network, which is expected to cover 90% of the Australian population by April 2015. The budget telco will offer three different…
At present, KoalaSafe is only able to block access to the online components of apps and games. Devices have to be connected to KoalaSafe’s network for its functionality to take effect; this means that children on cellular networks would not be subject to filtering or blocks. A KoalaSafe app is…
…will require Australian ISPs to block overseas file-sharing websites. As with Labor’s proposed mandatory internet filter from 2008, if implemented, it is expected that the legislation could result in slower Australian internet speeds and be bypassed through the use of a virtual private network. Offending websites would also simply be…
…reports on which websites are being accessed, and set times during which data services can be used. All data and internet related rules and restrictions will only work when the device is on Telstra’s network, and will not function when the device is connected to a wireless network. Mobile Protect…
The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today issued a warning urging consumers to be wary of scams relating to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The ACCC says that these scams may try and sell consumers equipment they do not need, or try and collect personal information such as bank…
Vodafone today announced that it has completed the deployment of 850-1800Mhz carrier aggregation across its metropolitan network. While Vodafone claims that carrier aggregation will provide customers with faster and more reliable data services, the telco would not provide specific speeds. “This rollout is about providing customers with more consistent access…
…of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). HBO Now will have all of HBO’s original series available for streaming, including Game of Thrones, Veep, The Sopranos, Sex and the City and Entourage. To celebrate the partnership, Apple is cutting the Apple TV’s price from USD$99 to USD$69. At present, it is…
…life. 5:15am – Communicates to iPhone via Bluetooth and WiFi, so when at home, you don’t have to be in Bluetooth range of your phone, just on the same network 5:16am – The Apple Watch Uber app actually looks pretty good 5:18am – Unlocking hotel doors and Shazaming songs are…
Valve today announced Steam Link, a USD$50 box that allows users to stream titles from their Steam library to any display in the same area. However, as with systems such as Sony’s RemotePlay, both the PC and Steam Link have to be on the same local area network. Valve says…
…and integration of the ecosystem into our current network operations, the better the outcome for our customers. I am excited to see the outcomes of this collaboration with Ericsson and build on our already impressive history of mobile network innovation.” While 5G is still an evolving standard, a network needs…
…things: a helluva lot of selfies, and an oversaturated phone network. Mobile service providers such as Telstra, Optus and Vodafone will often roll out Cells on Wheels (COWs) for these kind of events, but it’s not always enough. Even checking your Twitter or Facebook can be challenging at these kinds…
…key. When your phone connects to the network, the network knows the phone belongs to you, marrying your account with the network for billing purposes. This encryption mechanism exists predominantly for this reason: to let the network know that you’re you. This was the reason this system was first setup,…