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Author Archives: Tara Donnelly
ANZ Cuts Interest Rates By 0.27%
Well played, ANZ. After three of the big four banks passed on the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point rate cut to customers earlier this week, ANZ Bank has exceeded everybody’s expectations by cutting its own standard variable rate by 0.27 … Continue reading
ASIC Teaching Teens About Bill Shock
We’ve talked before about the challenges parents face when it comes to picking a suitable mobile phone and plan for their children. Mobile phones are a great tool for keeping in touch with friends and family, as well as for entertainment … Continue reading
Banks Pass On Full RBA Rate Cut
Happy news for homeowners – three out of the big four Australian banks have passed on the full Reserve Bank rate cut announced yesterday, with the fourth likely to follow suit. The RBA cut the official cash rate by 25 … Continue reading
Telstra To Send Overseas Data Alerts
With bill shock from international roaming still affecting thousands of Australians each year, consumers have been frustrated with the lack of solutions offered by mobile providers. Now, Telstra has announced it will be taking action to minimise bill shock experienced … Continue reading
The RBA vs. Credit Card Surcharges
It’s probably happened to you; you’re booking a flight online, have made it to the final stage of your purchase – only to be hit with the smug news that using your credit card will incur a inexplicably high ‘booking … Continue reading
HTC One Plans At A Glance
As confirmed yesterday, the HTC One is available to pre-order through Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile from today onwards. Some of you may have already placed your order for what’s already touted to be the smartphone of 2013. However, … Continue reading
Kogan Mobile Update
As we looked at in an earlier post, new prepaid offering Kogan Mobile has been heavily criticised over the past week. The telco has reportedly been refusing to renew service to customers who have used too much of what has been advertised … Continue reading
Has Kogan Mobile Misled Consumers?
Despite a much-publicised December launch, a promise to take on the big telcos and an initial influx of customer signups, new prepaid player Kogan Mobile is already facing a backlash. It’s been revealed that the company has begun unexpectedly disconnecting the … Continue reading
Introducing The Bank Reform Party
Fed up with your bank? You’re not alone. Now Australia has a newly-formed political party that’s making a pledge to champion consumer rights and push for a fairer banking system. The Bank Reform Party plans to contest the next Federal … Continue reading
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New Rules for Mobile & Broadband
Browsing for a new mobile phone or broadband plan? With the introduction of new guidelines from the Australian Communications and Media Authority, you may find it easier to understand and compare plans and providers – at least in theory. As part … Continue reading