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Planhacker: NBN Price Roundup February 2012

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11:30AM February 10, 2012 | Angus Kidman

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. More »


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How Mobile Phone Charges Will Be Less Confusing

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5:15PM February 7, 2012 | Angus Kidman

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!) More »


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Planhacker: Comparing Unlimited Prepaid Phone Deals

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11:30AM January 5, 2012 | Angus Kidman

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. More »


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Planhacker: Who Has The Best FetchTV Deals?

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12:00PM December 21, 2011 | Angus Kidman

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. More »


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Planhacker: iPad 2 Contract Deals Compared

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10:50AM December 15, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Optus has started selling the iPad 2 on contract today, joining Telstra and Vodafone in offering Apple’s popular tablet without requiring an up-front payment. How do the offers compare? Planhacker rounds up every deal out there. More »


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Planhacker: Who Has The Best Galaxy Nexus Deal?

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8:30AM December 13, 2011 | Angus Kidman

The hugely anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus — the first Android phone to officially run the awesome new Ice Cream Sandwich build — officially makes its appearance in Australia this week. Of the three local carriers, who has the best deal if you want to buy on a contract? Planhacker runs through the numbers for Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. More »


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Planhacker: How Does Your Provider Count Data?

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11:30AM November 17, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Data allowances on mobile phone plans and mobile are much more generous than they used to be, but the volume on offer doesn’t tell the whole story. If your provider measures using 1MB minimum units, you’ll go through your data much faster. Planhacker rounds up the policies for every mobile provider in Australia. More »


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Planhacker: Every NBN Price Compared

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9:30AM November 9, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Optus has announced its pricing plans for NBN customers, which means there are now four major companies vying for your NBN custom. We’ve got all the pricing in one handy and updated Planhacker spreadsheet so you can compare what’s available. More »


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Planhacker: Comparing Prices On FetchTV

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10:30AM October 25, 2011 | Angus Kidman

NOTE: This Planhacker guide has been superseded. Click here for the most recent version. Optus yesterday became the sixth major ISP to offer FetchTV as part of its bundles. But which one offers the best deal? Planhacker investigates. More »


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Planhacker: iPhone 4S Australian Launch Pricing Compared

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9:15AM October 12, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile have all announced their contract launch pricing for the iPhone 4S, which goes on sale this Friday from 8am. Find the plan that has the right options and pricing for you with our complete Planhacker spreadsheet. More »