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Planhacker: Complete NBN Plan Guide May 2012

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The range of National Broadband Network (NBN) plans continues to expand, and there are many more to come. Planhacker covers all the plans on offer in Australia right now in a custom spreadsheet you can use to find the best option for you.


March 15, 2012
Communicate

Planhacker: All The New iPad Contract Plans

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The iPad is now cheaper than ever if you buy it outright, but if you don’t have between $539 and $899 to spare, you can buy the new iPad on a contract. Planhacker looks at everything that’s on offer from Optus, Telstra and Vodafone, but be warned: it’s an expensive way to buy and we don’t recommend it.


March 7, 2012
Communicate

Planhacker: iPad SIM Plans March 2012

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As we prepare for the expected launch of the iPad 3 this week, it seems appropriate to revisit the available SIM plan deals for iPad owners. Whatever combination of download allowance, network coverage and expiry period you want, Planhacker has it covered.


March 1, 2012
Communicate

All About Vodafone’s Phone Charge Changes

Lifehacker AU

After 15 months, Vodafone has effectively ditched most of its Infinite offerings and “simplified” its contract plans. In practice, that means far fewer “unlimited” deals and the need to add bolt-on data packs to many plans.


February 28, 2012
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Planhacker: NBN Price Roundup March 2012

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Telstra launching its plans means that there are now five companies vying for your custom if you’re in an area where the NBN is available. Planhacker covers off all the plans on offer.


February 17, 2012
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Planhacker: Who Has The Best PlayStation Vita Deal?

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Sony’s next-generation handheld gaming console, the PlayStation Vita, goes on sale next Thursday (February 23). But who is offering the cheapest pre-order deals? Planhacker has crunched the numbers and found there’s not much in the way of discounting going on.


February 10, 2012
Communicate

Planhacker: NBN Price Roundup February 2012

Lifehacker AU

NOTE: This guide has been superseded. Click here for the most recent version. It might be a while before the NBN is arriving in your area, but the pricing options and plans continue to evolve. Planhacker brings you an up-to-date guide to what you’ll pay for the NBN.


February 7, 2012
Communicate

How Mobile Phone Charges Will Be Less Confusing

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A new version of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code — the regulations all companies selling phone and Internet services in Australia agree to abide by — was announced today. How will it make your costs easier to understand and help eliminate bill shock? (Good news: the word ‘cap’ will be banned!)


January 5, 2012
Communicate

Planhacker: Comparing Unlimited Prepaid Phone Deals

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There are dozens of prepaid plans on the market which offer “unlimited” calls in Australia without tying you to a contract, but which offer the best value? Planhacker rounds up every deal currently on offer.


December 21, 2011
Communicate

Planhacker: Who Has The Best FetchTV Deals?

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Adam, Internode and iiNet have all recently dropped their FetchTV pricing, making the IPTV service more appealing than ever. Planhacker rounds up what’s on offer.