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eSIM vs Physical SIM: Switching Without Downtime

An eSIM activates instantly over the air, so you can have your new plan running before your old SIM is even cancelled — genuinely zero-downtime switching, if your phone supports it.

4 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Internet for Share Houses: One Connection or Several?

Splitting one NBN connection is usually cheaper per person, but it comes with a trust problem — whoever's name is on the account carries the risk if someone doesn't pay their share.

3 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

How to Switch Telcos Without Losing Your Number

Porting your mobile number takes minutes to a few hours, not days, and there's no gap in service if you do it in the right order.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Exit Fees and the 'Was/Now' Price Trick, Explained

Exit fees are usually a payout of what you already owe, not a punishment. 'Was/now' pricing is a different problem entirely — and it's designed to make a discount look bigger than it is.

1 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

What a 24-Month Telco Contract Actually Costs You

The real cost of a lock-in contract usually isn't the exit fee — it's being stuck on a plan you've outgrown while a better one sits right next to it.

31 July 2026 · 2 min read

NBN vs 5G Home Internet in Australia: Which Should You Choose?

NBN is generally the more reliable choice for most Australian households, especially during peak evening hours, while 5G home internet suits renters and units without an existing NBN connection who need something fast to set up.

30 July 2026 · 2 min read

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