Telstra is stripping back the bells and whistles with a new range of budget-friendly NBN options. The new “Internet Only,” plans are designed for households and small businesses that want simple connectivity without the bundled extras. Unlike Telstra’s premium “Upfront” packages, these plans don’t include a landline, 4G backup, or a modem—meaning customers can bring their own hardware to save[Read More…]
Three Telstra public phones are being considered for heritage listing, recognising their role in keeping communities connected during times of need. Yes, public phones remain relevant — with Australians making over 25 million free calls from them last year, including 300,000 to services like 000, Lifeline, and Headspace. The shortlisted phones include: The Support Line in Brunswick West, VIC —[Read More…]
Telstra has launched a new security feature, Device Security Essentials, to help protect is customers from cyber threats. The free service, powered by McAfee, offers mobile customers enhanced online protection, including Wi-Fi scanning for insecure networks, safe browsing alerts, and device security checks. A recent Telstra survey reveals that 86% of Australians are concerned about cybercrime, with many changing how[Read More…]
New data from Telstra reveals scammers are most active on weekends and early mornings. Cyber experts reporting that Australians are often targeted on Fridays and Saturdays, with Telstra blocking 11% more scams on these days compared to others. Scammers also prefer striking between 1am and 4am, aiming to catch people off-guard. Text messages are their favoured method, with Telstra’s Cleaner[Read More…]
I recently spoke with Telstra retail executive Jana Kotatko and we talked though this and some other common myths and mobile folklore.
