Tag: Telstra
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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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Telstra and Starlink take on NBN, Zuck’s Threads takes on Elon’s Twitter: Vertical Hold Ep 436
It’s Zuck v Musk – what can we expect from Instagram’s new Twitter rival, Threads? What does Telstra’s satellite deal with Starlink mean for rural Australians and how badly will […]
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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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What’s the future of EVs in Australia, Why is Telstra developing an AFL-watching tablet? Vertical Hold Ep 396
We’re continually told that EVs are “the future” of motoring, but what’s the picture like in Australia right now — and what’s likely soon? Why is Telstra developing a tablet […]
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Foxtel unleashes House of the Dragon, Telstra unleashes free Wi-Fi, AFL unleashes streaming rights war: Vertical Hold Ep 393
Will House of the Dragon set other streaming services on fire? Why has Telstra set its Wi-Fi free at only some payphones? What does the streaming future of the AFL […]
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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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Streaming eats into cinema, Netflix cuts costs, Telstra buys Fetch: Vertical Hold Ep 384
Is the silver screen on the way out, killed by streaming media -- and who's winning the streaming wars? Meanwhile, what's going to happen to a Telstra-owned Fetch TV service? Special guest TV Blackbox's Steve Molk!
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What’s hot at Google I/O, who wins with Telstra Wholesale 5G: Vertical Hold Ep 378
Google I/O brought us the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Android 13 and a whole, whole lot more. Meanwhile Telstra’s opening up its 5G network to its budget […]
