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
Telstra's 5G network no longer relies on 4G
Telstra has upgraded its 5G network to not rely on 4G.
Apple iPhone SE (2020) Review
The iPhone SE is one of the most sensible smartphones you can buy. Despite the more affordable price, it's powered by Apple's fastest processor, which ensures years of support.
The OPPO A52 has a mid-tier processor at a budget price
OPPO's latest budget phone has better specs than its $299 price-tag suggests.
iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11: Should you buy the cheaper phone?
Is an iPhone SE right for you, or should you spring for the pricier iPhone 11?
Motorola's new high-end phone still has a headphone jack
The Motorola Edge+ has 5G, an 108MP camera, and a VERY curved display.
Sonos Radio is a free streaming service for Sonos owners
Sonos today introduced a free radio service for anyone who owns one of its speakers.
Realme 6 is the cheapest phone with a 90Hz screen you can buy
The Realme 6 has a fast refresh rate and a low price tag.
Nokia 1.3 available from April 23 for $169
The latest budget Nokia handset is on sale this week.
Superloop offering six months of free NBN to low-income households to assist with online learning
Superloop is offering 5,000 free NBN 25 plans in response to COVID-19.
Apple's new iPhone SE starts at $749 and you'll be able to pre-order one from tomorrow
If you're sick of spending over $1,000 on new phones, Apple just announced a new entry-level iPhone.
