Articles By Joseph Hanlon
Joseph Hanlon
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Techradar, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.
Expertise
- Mobile phone plans
- NBN plans
- Telecommunications industry
- Smartphones reviews
Education
- Communications - University of Newcastle (1999 - 2002)
Featured Publications
Virgin throwing in $100 Visa Gift Card for Xmas in July
It might not feel like Christmas as we know it, but Virgin Mobile is getting into the spirit of the season with a $100 Visa Gift Card bonus on new phone plans.
Lebara Mobile, GoTalk to offer Vodafone 4G network soon
Vodafone will open up its 4G networks to wholesale partners which is great news for customers of Lebara Mobile and GoTalk.
Huawei P9 for all: coming to Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Virgin Mobile
The new Huawei P9 will have the widest release of a Huawei handset in Australia to date, with all the major telcos queuing up for a piece of the action.
Sony Xperia X range: where to get it in Australia
Sony's new Xperia phones will arrive next week, but will not all be available through the same carriers. Here where you'll find the Xperia X, Xperia XA and Xperia X Performance.
Vodafone Network Guarantee now a full refund
Vodafone has ramped up its long-running Network Guarantee and will now refund all payments to customers who cancel their contracts within the first month.
Vodafone’s big coverage win in OpenSignal report
Vodafone is putting Vodafail well and truly behind itself, with a new report from OpenSignal showing that Vodafone customers are enjoying service similar to Telstra's subscribers.
Huawei Mate 8 review
If you thought the phablet market had been stitched up by Apple and Samsung, you'd be wrong. The Huawei Mate 8 is proof positive that there are other excellent big-screen handsets to choose from.
Kogan Mobile adds 11GB plan alongside 4G upgrade
Kogan has switched 4G network services on and launched a big new data plan to make best use of the speed.
Microsoft Lumia 650 an affordable $299
If you're looking for a sleek, capable smartphone but you don't want to break the bank, the new Microsoft Lumia 650 should be on your list of considerations.
Lenovo teases new phone with old-style RAZR video
Holy Nostalgia! Lenovo has something in the pipeline and it could have a delicious flavour of RAZR.
