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We recently wrote about choosing a new phone for kids , where affordability, durability and parental controls are key, but what about the older people in your life? Research shows that, in general, the older a person is the longer it will have been ... More

Almost 50% of children aged 6-13 now own or use a mobile phone, with one in three owning the phone they use, according to the 2019 Kids and Mobiles Interactive Report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Allowing children the use ... More

The launch of Apple's iPhone 12 range has acted as a trigger for many people to begin more seriously considering 5G connectivity as an option. So, is it worth buying a 5G phone and will 5G end up costing much more than you currently spend? 5G coverage ... More

The ability to instantly switch mobile phone networks anywhere in the world is fast approaching reality. And there's every chance it will reduce your mobile bill. Smart phones, watches and tablets built with new eSIM technology allow you to switch mobile ... More

From credit card fees to excess data charges, Aussies are forking out millions of dollars each year on easily avoidable rip-offs. While it's easier to take the path of least resistance at times, this is hitting us right where it hurts: the hip pocket. ... More

In recent years consumer groups have called for internet services to be regulated in the same way as water, gas and electricity. On the surface this makes sense, especially as more utility providers bundle their services on the one bill. The case for ... More

Can you sell your old iPhone to help pay for your new iPhone 11? The iPhone 11 has arrived. One aspect that's not surprising? The $1199-plus price tag. How can you afford that and not end up trapped on a 24-month contract? The big problem with buying ... More

"My friend Mark at school has a mobile phone," my grade one son said last week. For a moment I felt a surprising sense of shock and panic. Had my seven-year old baby boy grown to be a phone-carrying young man already? And should I be giving him a phone ... More