Articles By Alex Angove-Plumb
Alex Angove-Plumb
Digital Content Editor
Alex Angove-Plumb is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut and an award-winning journalist. He's been in the tech publishing industry since 2010, putting him a few short years away from the title of Grizzled Ancient in his chosen profession. He was an original WhistleOut-er before running NBN Co's corporate blog for two years, then moving on to a lengthy stint at CHOICE. Now he's come home.
Over his career, Alex has learned more about phones, telcos, and the NBN than he'd like to admit, and is happy to put his expertise to good use by helping our readers navigate the often-confusing morass of buzzwords and gotchas that tech marketing can throw your way.
When not shaking his fist at kids these days, you might find Alex tinkering about the house doing arguably destructive DIY, messing with one or both of his cats, or trying just-one-more-run in whatever roguelite he's currently obsessed with.
Expertise
- Mobile plans
- Internet plans
- Telco
- Smartphones
- Headphones and other audio
Awards
- Best News Writer (2024 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
Education
- Post-graduate Certificate of Editing and Online Publishing - Macquarie University (2020)
- Editing for the Screen and Digital Publishing - NSW Writer’s Centre (2018)
- Bachelor of Creative Writing - Macquarie University (2005 - 2007)
Featured Publications
Uber affordable 4G: HTC Desire 510
HTC has set the Desire 510 for release in September. It's a low-price handset complete with 4G connectivity.
Buckle up: Telstra 4G upgrade trial heading to Sydney and Adelaide
Telstra users in Sydney and Adelaide may soon notice a significant bump in 4G coverage.
Switching carriers? Virgin offering new subscribers 2 months free access
Switch from any non-Optus carrier to Virgin and you'll get 2 months free access to a new 24 month subscription
LG goes in circles with new smartwatch teaser
LG is teasing a new round-faced smartwatch for an early-September announcement. Unlike the Moto 360, this watch-face is perfectly circular.
HD Voice: Vodafone Voice Over 4G service for 2015 launch
Vodafone will switch on its HD Voice network later this year, which should give better voice quality and faster call connections to its customers.
Opal Card: there’s no app for that
Yet another reason why the Opal Card system seems rushed: there's no way to top-up your account via an app.
The people vs Telstra: class action lawsuit over 'unlawful' late fees
ACA Lawyers is calling on Telstra customers to join its class action lawsuit, claiming that telco late fees are 'unlawful' and should be repaid to customers.
LG G3 review: beautiful, elegant, a little slow
The LG G3 is a gorgeous phone with a fantastic user interface, but it does suffer from some unexpected lag and app instability
Huawei Ascend P7 is great bang for buck, still hard to pronounce
Considering an RRP of just $549, the Ascend P7 is actually looking pretty good.
Presto! Foxtel halves the cost
Presto's subscription fees just dropped far enough to make it a real contender. $10 a month.
