Articles By Alex Choros
Alex Choros
Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.
Throughout his career as a journalist, Alex has covered international trade shows, spent three years co-hosting a tech show on community radio, and was awarded Highly Commended in the Best Reviewer category of the 2018 IT Journalism Awards and the 2021 IT Journalism Awards. His work contributed to WhistleOut Australia winning the Best Consumer Technology Coverage award in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards. Alex won the Consensus Award for Best Investigative Writer in 2024, and the Consensus Award for Best Editor in 2025.
He regularly contributed to Gizmodo and Lifehacker, and he often pops up on 2GB and 3AW to talk telco. On weekends, you'll find Alex at a wine bar, on a hike, or in the middle of a mosh pit.
Expertise
- Mobile plans
- Internet plans
- Smartphones and tablets
- Headphones and speakers
- NBN
- Telco
Awards
- Best Editor (2025 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Best Investigative Writer (2024 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Best Consumer Technology Coverage (2023 IT Journalism Awards)
- Finalist - Most Controversial Writer (2023 Consensus IT Writers Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2021 IT Journalism Awards)
- Highly Commended - Best Reviewer (2018 IT Journalism Awards)
Education
- Masters of Strategic Public Relations - University of Sydney (2013 - 2015)
- Bachelor of Creative Industries and Information Technology - Queensland University of Technology (2008 - 2012)
Featured Publications
How much does Stan cost?
We break down Stan plan pricing, so you know exactly what you'll pay and what you're getting when you sign on.
Optus' new family NBN plans come with a WiFi booster
Optus' new family NBN plans include a WiFi booster that makes it easier to blanket every room in your home with WiFi.
MyRepublic is now selling Australia's cheapest NBN 1000 plan
MyRepublic has jumped on the gigabit NBN bandwagon.
Australians can now pre-order Elon Musk's space internet
Astrology girl's stock market boyfriend is doing something with the internet.
Telstra is replacing its postpaid SIM-only plans next week with prepaid-like Upfront options
Telstra is making big changes in terms of how it bills for phone plans.
Your password sucks, here's how to make it better
Passwords are a super important of part of our digital live. Ensure you're keeping your online accounts safe with our easy to understand guide.
Huawei FreeBuds Studio review: A solid first attempt
The FreeBuds Studio are a solid first attempt at noise-cancelling over-ear headphones from Huawei, and deliver on comfort, sound quality, and making the world just that little bit quieter.
Realme's first 5G phone in Australia will cost just $499
The Realme 7 5G is a $499 5G-ready smartphone.
Haunted asylum camera showdown: Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12 vs. Find X2 Pro
How do the Galaxy S21, iPhone 12, and OPPO Find X2 Pro compare when it comes to lowlight photography?
NBN Co pausing HFC plan orders for new customers
Customers who have yet to connect to the NBN with a HFC premise will not be able to order a plan for several months as of tomorrow.
