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
Samsung Galaxy S5 Review
Samsung's 2014 flagship nails the basics, with a stellar screen and powerful computing, plus adds a number of extras to appeal to a new audience.
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Australians love the idea of a free phone, but those days are mostly behind us. So, how much do you end up forking out for a new iPhone or similar?
4 things Aussie telcos should steal from US phone plans
Too confusing? Too inflexible? Here is my laundry list of things we want Aussie carriers to change, based on plans and services available overseas.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) review
Samsung's tablet is lean, sleek and powerful, but does it have enough oomph and wow to distract you from other, cheaper, options?
Telstra MVNOs to gain access to full speed HSPA
Telstra will soon lift network restrictions on its wholesale customers, upping speeds from 7.2Mbps to 42Mbps.
Virgin dumping data-free Facebook, YouTube browsing
Just days after making its excess data rate more affordable, Virgin Mobile is trimming something significant from its plans.
Virgin cuts excess data charge by nearly 75%
A big shift in excess usage charges moves Virgin Mobile from being the most expensive to one of the cheaper options.
Foxtel Play lands on PlayStation in time for Game of Thrones
Do gamers love Game of Thrones? Foxtel is betting on it.
Having a problem with Virgin Mobile 4G?
Are you struggling to get 4G working on your new Virgin Mobile account? Perhaps my experience can help you.
Aldi dumps data and slashes call value with new plans
Aldi Mobile will soon introduce new plans that will strip out a lot of the value its customers have come to rely on.
