Tag: Optus
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Optus Apocalypse: What went wrong? Vertical Hold Ep 454
We look back at Optus' catastrophic week: What do we know about what happened, what's happening with compensation and what can we learn from it? Special Guest Stilgherrian!
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Optus and Starlink take on Telstra, ACCC cracks down on data brokers: Vertical Hold Ep 437
What does Optus’ mobile deal with Starlink mean for regional Australians? How is Australia’s consumer watchdog cracking down on dodgy data brokers? Guests Consumer Policy Research Centre’s Digital Policy director […]
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ChatGPT Leaks, Samsung’s modem crisis and how to make the most of Global roaming: Vertical Hold ep 421
ChatGPT is all over the tech news with leaks and more, while Samsung's Exynos modems have security flaws and we talk through everything you need to know when global roaming for business or pleasure. Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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What’s new and exciting in phones and gadgets from MWC? What should you look for in a phone anyway? Vertical Hold Ep 418
What were the fancy new phones and gadgets from MWC 2023? What features are a must-have (or must-avoid) when buying your next new smartphone? Special guests Pickr’s Leigh Stark and […]
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Telco complaints finally drop, supermarkets up the ante on online shopping: Vertical Hold Ep 406
Will the advent of 60 minute pickup windows further change how we shop online -- and how do we compare on a global scale? Meanwhile, the TIO says most telcos are seeing complaints go down en masse -- are they finally starting to work with consumers, instead of against them? Special guest Finder's Angus Kidman!
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Optus hack puts Aussies in Peril, PAX AUS 2022 preview: Vertical Hold Ep 398
With Optus Hack data out there in the wild, what can Aussies do to keep themselves safe online? And what’s big and exciting for PAX 2022? Special Guest The Oz’s […]
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Are mobile phone family bundles a good deal, and why is the ACCC going after Telstra for its 5G rollout? Vertical Hold Ep 390
Are Telstra’s new mobile bundles (or anyone’s) a good deal for families? Why is the ACCC gunning for Telstra over its 5G rollout? Are MVNOs the way to go? Special […]
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Telstra and TPG share spectrum, regional EV charging ramps up: Vertical Hold Ep 367
Telstra and TPG, sitting in a tree… sharing mobile spectrum and towers. What will that mean for regional and rural mobile coverage and competition? Speaking of the non-city parts of […]
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Is Free to Air TV living on borrowed time, how do Aussies pick the ‘right’ telco?: Vertical Hold Ep 363
Is streaming TV going to eclipse free to air faster than anyone thought possible? How do you choose the 'best' telco provider for your needs? Special guests Chris Duckett (@dobes) from ZDNet and Steve Molk (@stevemolk) from TV BlackBox!
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Microsoft buys Activision, telcos fight simjacking, EVs conquer the Australian desert: Vertical Hold Ep 362
Microsoft's spending up big to buy Activision Blizzard, but will it get value for money? What are telcos doing -- or should they be doing -- to protect us from Simjacking? And what does chip oil have to do with crossing the Australian outback in an EV? Special guests the Age/SMH's Tim Biggs, Finder Editor in Chief Angus Kidman and BiØfil's Jon Edwards!
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