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
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 Review
Bang & Olufsen's H9s are quite possibly the nicest headphones I've ever used. I think I'm in love. They're however also the most expensive headphones I've ever used, and as such, they're not necessarily the easiest purchase to justify.
Aldi Mobile "1 Year Super Pack" has 42GB of data, unlimited talk and text for an entire year
Aldi Mobile is introducing a limited time "1 Year Super Pack" for those willing to pay a bit more money upfront to save more in the long run.
Vaya's big new data-only plans start at $15 for 5GB
Budget telco Vaya has refreshed its range of data-only plans with new options starting at $15 for 5GB.
Netgear's new portable modem is 5G fast on Telstra's 4G network
In the lead up to the launch of 5G networks in 2020, Telstra and Netgear, in partnership with Qualcomm and Ericsson, have unveiled the world's first gigabit 4G device, the Netgear Nighthawk M1.
OPPO R9s Review
OPPO's R9s is a solid bang-for-buck midrange smartphone that keeps the price down and doesn't make too many compromises.
Optus switches on Wi-Fi Calling
Optus has flicked the switch on native Wi-Fi Calling, allowing postpaid subscribers with compatible devices to make calls over a wireless network.
Belkin expands accessory range with wireless charger and 10,000mAh battery pack
Accessory manufacturer Belkin is fleshing out its family with two new smartphone companions: the BoostUp Wireless Charging Pad, and the MIXIT Power RockStar 10,000 10,000mAh battery pack.
OPPO R9s plans: How much you'll pay and what you'll get
Here are the plans you can buy OPPO's R9s on.
Samsung confirms there'll be a Note 8
Despite the explosive baggage associated with the Note moniker, Samsung has confirmed that it will bring a Galaxy Note 8 to market, tarnished brand in tow.
