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
The 3G shutdown means these 4G phones will no longer be able to make calls
Some older 4G phones will lose functionality after Telstra and Optus shut down their 3G networks.
Vodafone increasing prepaid prices in April
Customers on older postpaid plans could also be getting a price hike.
Aqara U100 Review: The smart lock for Aussie Apple fans
The Aqara U100 is on the pricier side for a smart lock, but it's a no-brainer for Apple fans thanks to Home Key functionality.
Samsung Galaxy A35 vs. Galaxy A55: Which should you buy?
How do Samsung's latest more affordable phones compare?
Samsung's Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 are just that little bit more premium
The latest Galaxy A-series phones are launching in Australia on March 25.
Telstra will sell you a PlayStation 5 on a plan later this month
Not a bad deal if you don't want to drop $800 on a PlayStation 5 in one go.
The NBN speed boost could make me ditch 5G internet
NBN prices have been out of step with what providers are charging for 5G internet, but the upcoming speed boost could change that.
Hubbl launching on March 10
Foxtel's new service-aggregating set-top box and TV will be available shortly.
Optus' new 5G modem will get WiFi 7 by the end of the year
Carrier aggregation is also on the cards.
OPPO's latest mid-tier phone gains water resistance
The Reno 11 F 5G can survive a downpour, according to OPPO.
