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
Aussies to save big bucks thanks to NBN internet
Government funded research believes every Australian household will appreciate a cash saving after the introduction of fast internet across the country.
The NBN you'll need tomorrow
Deciding on whether or not Australia should build a more expensive broadband network requires us to look beyond our internet usage today and to imagine what it might be like in the future.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Review
Typically there is a trade-off between protection and power, but not so with the S4 Active. This is the same great Samsung phone we saw earlier in the year, just tougher on the outside.
Optus roaming now cheaper for calls and text
Optus announce important changes to mobile roaming charges, but data remains expensive.
What the hell happened to the MVNOs?
Several of Australia's MVNO telcos have either collapsed or been sold off in the last few months. What could have caused such a drastic change in fortune for these businesses?
CMobile: the Telstra network alternative you haven't heard about yet
If you are looking to jump off the Kogan and Aldi mobile ships, but you want to stay on the Telstra 3G network, you may want to take a close look at CMobile.
Kogan, Aldi customers safe for now
A Federal Court injunction has offered breathing room to Kogan and Aldi customers, keeping these services alive until a court hearing in the near future.
Only 30 day plans available as Kogan Mobile faces uncertain future
Kogan Mobile is readying itself for the worst, making long-term plans unavailable as it awaits a court decision that will determine its future.
Savvytel closing down, customers left in the dark
Savvytel isn't recharging customer accounts as it winds down to closing in the coming weeks, but it seems to have forgotten to tell its customers.
iiNet buys Adam Internet
Australia's second largest ISP iiNet is set to become even biiger after acquiring rival Adam Internet for $60 million.
