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
Optus Wireless Broadband Review
If you're looking for an alternative to fixed line internet, like the NBN, then you should take a look at this. With affordable plans and decent hardware, Optus Wireless Broadband could be the start of a wireless internet revolution.
OPPO Find X Review
The Oppo Find X is a superb phone with most of what you'd expect from a premium tier smartphone. Though there are a few common features missing, some of them are nice-to-haves, others could be considered essentials.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review
The Galaxy Note9 is the culmination of everything we've loved about Samsung phones over the past two or three years. It's expensive, but worth it when you consider just how much tech is packed in here.
Ecovacs Deebot 900 Review
The Ecovacs Deebot 900 has a lot of impressive features on the box, but how does it actually work in the home? We've spent several weeks with the robot vacuum to find out for ourselves.
Vodafone cuts price of NBN across its range
Vodafone has significantly reduced the price of its NBN plan range, and introduced a discount for it mobile customers, making it one of the cheapest NBN providers in the country.
Vodafone's bringing your old phone number into the NBN future
Vodafone NBN customers can now take calls made to their landline on their mobile phones, ditching the need for a landline without ditching calls from long lost friends and relatives.
amaysim offering free NBN with new energy service
What's better the NBN? Free NBN, and you can get exactly that from amaysim when you sign up to a new energy service.
Vodafone Unlimited is the end of excess usage
Vodafone and Telstra today launch unlimited data phone plans and put an end to the dreaded excess usage charges.
Vodafone Unlimited is the end of excess usage
Vodafone and Telstra today launch unlimited data phone plans and put an end to the dreaded excess usage charges.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Review
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are both great smartphones, but not huge steps forward for Samsung or its fans. Improvements to the camera are welcome, but there are a few other key areas in need of attention.
