Andrew Volard

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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We’ve extended Wi-Fi calling capability to more Telstra customers around Australia as we roll the technology out across the next wave of compatible devices.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Our customers who experience in-building mobile blackspots will benefit from Wi-Fi calling technology available on iPhones from today.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. are the first Telstra 4G Blue Tick certified smartphones.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Telstra customers will be among the first in the world to experience a 1Gbps speed capable (category 16) smartphone with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Native Wi-Fi calling has arrived for Telstra customers who own Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices, following the Android 7.0 Nougat software update released to customers today.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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In exciting news, we can confirm that the brand new LG G6 announced at Mobile World Congress will be available exclusively from us at launch in the coming weeks.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Today we previewed the future of mobile connectivity in Australia at an event with our technology partners Qualcomm, Netgear and Ericsson.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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As the exclusive telco partner for both phones in Australia we’re really looking forward to showing you what these phones are capable of our network.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Is your smartphone starting to feel a little tired? Are your selfies not getting as many likes as they used to? Maybe it’s time to upgrade your old smartphone and get the freshest new features.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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I’m excited to announce the Telstra Gateway Max 2 and Telstra Gateway Frontier to help you get connected quickly, access and stream content at higher speeds, on more devices in more places around the home.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The Telstra Signature Premium is a mobile that caters to a broad smartphone generation looking for high-quality product design at an affordable price.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Great news. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones are here. Here's why they're the smartphones you’ve been waiting for.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Here’s what happened behind the scenes as we prepared two of the year’s most anticipated smartphones - the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge for release on our network

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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LG has unveiled the LG G5 it’ll be hitting our stores soon.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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In exciting mobile device news, the Nexus 5X is coming to Telstra and we’ve secured it exclusively for customers on the Telstra Mobile Network.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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We think these big screened Samsung Galaxy smartphones are a big deal, so if you pre-order before midnight, 3 September (including signing up to a Go Mobile plan and 24 month device payment contract) you could win a ‘BIG’ adventure prize pack on us valued at up to $50,000!

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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I’ve seen a lot of trends come and go in the consumer tech space and there’s no doubt in my mind that wearables are here to stay. They are the most exciting technology to launch since smartphones and have huge potential now and in the future to change the way we live.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The LG G4 is coming to Telstra so here’s what you need to know.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Telstra customers can look forward to more data, more entertainment and more speed in 4GX areas, when the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge launch with Telstra next Friday 10 April.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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HTC and Samsung revealed three ground-breaking smartphones. They’re all bound for Australia and are compatible with our ultra-fast 4GX service.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Demand for pre-paid gadgets soars at Christmas time. It’s no wonder given pre-paid is the ideal way to introduce teens to a mobile while allowing them to easily manage their costs.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. As humans we love going faster. And that extends to how we use our mobiles, which we increasingly rely on to connect with people, apps and content in the moment. That’s why we’re introducing 4GX.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. The Samsung GALAXY Note 4 will begin pre-order today, Monday 27 October at 9am. Pre-order now for your chance to win 25k in REAL GOLD!

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. We’re happy to confirm that both the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact are headed to Australia’s largest and most reliable mobile network from 14 October.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. We know many of you are counting down to the launch of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on Friday, that's why we're opening a number of stores at 8am.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. The HTC One Mini 2 is the latest compact smartphone and is due to hit our stores on 2 September. We have it exclusively in Gold and it's also available in Gun Metal.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. We’re excited to confirm that the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Tab S will be coming to Telstra later this year.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Great news Windows fans, the highly anticipated Nokia Lumia 930 and 635 are both coming to Telstra.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Today we’re introducing a new pre-paid mobile broadband device that’s the first of its kind in Australia: the My Pocket Wi-Fi Ultimate.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. In exciting smartphone news, Telstra announced today the much anticipated LG G3 smartphone will be available in store from August.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Today we’re introducing the Telstra Advanced Pro X – a very handy mobile Wi-Fi device that can connect your favourite Wi-Fi enabled devices to the internet when you’re on the move.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Tomorrow, Friday 11 April, we’ll be helping Sydney-siders and Melbournians to get fit and have some fun as we celebrate the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S5 smartphone and Gear 'wearable devices' – the new Gear 2, Gear Fit and Gear Neo.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Great news for those of you who appreciate beautiful industrial design: the next generation of HTCs flagship smartphone, the HTC One (M8) will be hitting Telstra stores next Tuesday 1 April 2014.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Yesterday Sony announced their new Sony Xperia Z2 tablet and smartphone. I am happy to confirm that both devices will be coming to Telstra very soon.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. I am excited about the new Samsung GALAXY S5 and can confirm it will be available for Telstra customers when it is released in Australia.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8.0 features a 8 inch display, 5 megapixel camera, a killer battery life (video playback of up to 7 hours and standby up to 350 hours) and a expandable memory of up to 64GB. Weighing in at just 319 grams, it can fit easily into your pocket or bag.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Windows fans rejoice! If you have been waiting for a Windows phone with a big screen you’re phone prayers have been answered with the latest (big) member of the Nokia Lumia family arriving at Telstra on 4 February 2014.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. There’s already been some big stories out of this year’s CES – none more so than Sony’s announcement of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone. And in great news, Telstra will be the first to bring this 4G-compatible handset to Australian customers this April.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. We’re excited to be the first Australian carrier to announce the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) has arrived – available online and in Telstra stores from today.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. The HTC One family has a new addition – the super-sized HTC One max – which will be available from Telstra in stores from Tuesday 26 November or for online pre-order now.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. But today, I’m pleased to tell you that the highly anticipated, 4G-compatible Nexus 5 smartphone, running the latest Google operating system - Android™ 4.4, KitKat® - is on its way to Telstra from Tuesday 26 November, and available for online pre-order now.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. This week we launched the new Telstra Mobile Wi-Fi 4G Advanced hotspot. It is Australia’s first mobile hotspot that can connect up to 10 devices simultaneously.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Following in the footsteps of the BlackBerry Z10, the new all-touch BlackBerry Z30 will be available online and in Telstra stores from Tuesday 29 October.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Samsung’s favourite phablet is back better than ever –the Samsung GALAXY Note 3 is on its way to Telstra, along with the highly anticipated GALAXY Gear.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Sony’s new flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z1 is sure to make a splash in Australia when it comes to Telstra on the superfast 4G network next month.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. ‘Insta-photographers’ are sure to be excited by the latest phone in the Nokia Lumia range, with the razor sharp camera on the Lumia 1020 tipped to see a rise in #nofilter among budding photographers – and of course it’s coming to Telstra 4G.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. Five months after the HTC One hit stores, the family is set to grow – from September 17, Telstra customers will become the first in Australia to be able to get their hands on the HTC One mini.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andrew Volard. The year is flying by and Samsung has just announced another addition to the GALAXY range – the much anticipated GALAXY S 4 Mini.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Author: Andy Volard. The Nokia Lumia 925 – which features a metal body for improved robustness and a slimmer build than its predecessor, the Nokia Lumia 920 - will be available at Telstra stores from Tuesday 30 July.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The wait is finally over. Blackberry fans will be happy that the classic BlackBerry QWERTY keyboard has returned this time with 4G and the new BlackBerry 10.1 operating system. The BlackBerry Q10 will be available from Telstra on 2 July.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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I’m sure you will all be excited to hear our most anticipated Android phone launch yet is almost here. Last night, Samsung launched the phone in style at an event at the Sydney Opera House where we also announced the Samsung GALAXY S4 will arrive at select Telstra stores from Saturday 27 April.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The new 4G smartphone boasts features such as a 13.1 megapixel camera and brings Sony’s TV expertise to the smartphone with the razor sharp Reality Display.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Overnight in London and New York City, HTC announced its new flagship smartphone, the new HTC One® which introduces key new HTC Sense® innovations that reinvent the mobile experience.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Telstra will be selling the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 when they come to Australia. Find out more details here.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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A lot of people have been asking us about Nano SIMs. So, here's the lowdown.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Our friends over at Motorola Mobility have been busy preparing some blockbuster smartphones. Overnight they announced three new models and we’re please to confirm that we’re brining two to Australia.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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We know a lot of you have been hanging out for information about the Galaxy S3 4G so we’re pleased to confirm that we’ll be offering it on Australia’s only national 4G-enabled network next month.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Over the years I’ve seen a lot of new mobile phones launched into the Australian market. Often phones will excel in one area (for instance looks, performance, features or operating software) but could be improved slightly in another.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The Samsung Galaxy SII smartphone won a lot of adoration for its stunning screen, lightning fast user interface and its distinct flat and thin design. It’s so good it has become one of Australia’s best-selling smartphones. So how do you top it? Simple: keep all the good bits and add 2012’s must-have feature – ultra-fast 4G connectivity.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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For the past few months I’ve been trialling Australia’s first 4G smartphone. It’s the next generation in mobile phone technology and it delivers mobile internet speeds unimaginable ten years ago.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Traditionally Christmas is a time when our customers flock to Pre-Paid product. This year we think Pre-Paid smartphones will top consumer wish lists and we’ve assembled a great range for customers.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Everyone’s counting down to the launch of iPhone 4S tomorrow and we can’t wait to make it available on Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Telstra’s smartphone range is set to go 3D with the launch on 20 September of the HTC EVO 3D – an advanced Android™ smartphone and 3D entertainment hub.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Ever wanted to take that 3-D experience that wowed you in the cinema with you? Well soon Telstra customers can. In September, Telstra will launch the HTC EVO 3D -- its first-ever 3-D smartphone.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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HTC Sensation is now on sale. This Android device harnesses a powerful dual-core processer that allows customers to enjoy graphic-intensive games, HD video and more

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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The Samsung GALAXY S II, Australia’s fastest smartphone, will launch on the Telstra Next G® network on July 26.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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We’re delighted to confirm that Telstra will bring the Android™-powered HTC Sensation smartphone to Australia in July 2011.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Motorola XOOM tablets have been flying off shelves around Australia since they went on sale late last month. Customers are already telling us that their tablets have become constant companions serving up HD video, email and games on the go. Soon, Telstra Next G® Motorola XOOM customers will be able to do even more with their tablets thanks to the introduction of new Android™ Honeycomb 3.1 software.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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From 3 June 2011, Telstra customers can be the first in Australia to grab the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, launching at select Telstra stores.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Overview of features, pricing and plans for the HTC Desire S and HTC Wildfire S smartphones, available exclusively on the Telstra Next G® network.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Telstras first Honeycomb (Android 3.0) tablet, the Motorola XOOM, will launch on the Telstra Next G network on 24 May, 2011

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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For those who want more from their mobile, we’ve partnered with Motorola to bring out the ATRIX, which launches exclusively on the Next G® network June 7, 2011.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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We’re pleased to confirm that white iPhone® 4 will be available from 25 Telstra stores from today.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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This week Telstra and HTC released Android 2.2 operating software for the popular HTC Wildfire smartphone.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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Smartphones have never been such capable entertainment platforms. With the advent of application stores filled with games, fast 3G networks that support media streaming from sites such as YouTube and powerful processors more capable of supporting graphics, there’s no shortage of ways they can help us stay entertained.

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

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From today, customers with a compatible Apple® iPhone™ on a Telstra mobile plan can access a new and convenient way to manage their voicemail. It’s called MessageBank Plus and it allows you to quickly access the voice messages that matter to you most.