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
Aqara has a new Home Key smart lock that isn't a deadbolt
The U300 is a single-bore smart lock for Apple fans.
The Razr 50 Ultra is now available in hot pink
Motorola has brought back the iconic colourway.
You can get a free Pixel 8a when you buy a Pixel 9 Pro
Optus heard you like Pixels so it's giving you a Pixel to go with your Pixel.
Travellers' phones may no longer work with Australian mobile networks
Another casualty from the 3G shutdown.
Mobile network outage: What to do if your phone network goes down
Experiencing a mobile network outage? Here's what you need to know.
Over nine million homes and businesses can now get NBN 1000 plans
NBN Co has hit a major milestone in its fibre upgrade program.
Motorola's latest budget phone will get five years of Android updates
The Moto G75 also comes with wireless earbuds.
Australian Phone Networks and Frequencies Explained
If you're visiting Australia or importing a phone from overseas, it's important to make sure it will work on Australian phone networks.
OPPO's Find X8 series set to get a global release
Australian availability is yet to be confirmed, however.
Red Energy will sell NBN plans in partnership with Aussie Broadband
Another energy provider is getting into the internet game.
