Campbell Simpson

Senior Digital Editor - Telstra

Campbell is the editor of Telstra Exchange, and is responsible for the site's overall editorial strategy as well as day-to-day publishing. He has worked in Australia's technology media for over a decade at websites like Gizmodo, CNET and PC World, and has a longtime love of tech and gadgets. When he's not writing, Campbell spends his downtime outdoors whenever possible, hiking, camping or mountain biking around New South Wales.

Meet Thelma Plum, our new favourite artist

Entertainment

by Campbell Simpson Posted July 9, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

5 min read

Thelma Plum is an Indigenous Australian singer and songwriter from Delungra in northern New South Wales. She’s also the face of our new TV campaign.

We talk true crime with Darren Criss

Entertainment

by Campbell Simpson Posted June 13, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

4 min read

We caught up with star actor Darren Criss, who plays spree killer Andrew Cunanan, to talk about his character in The Assassination of Gianni Versace.

nbn jargon busters: Everything you need to know

nbn

by Campbell Simpson Posted June 13, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

6 min read

With the nbn now available at more than half of Australian homes and businesses, it’s time for most of us to think about making the move.

Skygrow’s blue-sky vision: using tree-planting robots to fight climate change

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by Campbell Simpson Posted May 18, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

Planting a tree is a considerable task, even for a trained expert – except if you’re using a team of highly specialised tree-planting robots.

eSports opens a new world of gaming, connecting shared passions online

Tech and Innovation

by Campbell Simpson Posted May 11, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

4 min read

eSports is a billion-dollar industry worldwide now entering Aussie homes, and it’s just as lucrative for its top competitive athletes as well.

We talk Westworld with James Marsden

Entertainment

by Campbell Simpson Posted May 7, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

4 min read

As Westworld season 2 kicks off on Foxtel Now, we get James Marsden's take on what it's like living in a robotic Wild West.

Australia by Telstra: testing the Samsung Galaxy S9's camera

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted April 6, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

5 min read

We decided to put the Samsung Galaxy S9 to the test by giving the new phone to five Telstra staff members in the most beautiful parts of Australia.

How does a smart home work? A day in the life of the Pecks

Network

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 23, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

2 min read

We recently visited one of our customers in Canberra to see how they are embracing the power of the nbn and smart home technology.

Samsung Galaxy S9 accessories: How to protect your brand new phone

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 23, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

4 min read

While you're getting your shop on, we have a few suggestions for accessories that might pair nicely with that shiny new handset.

Samsung Galaxy S9 cracks 1.03Gbps speeds in real-world testing

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 20, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

2 min read

We’ve achieved the fastest download speeds of any commercial smartphone on any commercial network, with a brand new Samsung Galaxy S9+ cracking 1Gbps.

Samsung launches the Galaxy S9, behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 16, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

2 min read

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now on sale in Telstra stores across the country - and to celebrate their Australian launch, Samsung held a special event...

Samsung's Galaxy S9 joins the list of our Blue Tick devices

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 16, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

2 min read

The Blue Tick certification means the new Samsung S9 provides the best possible coverage in rural areas and joins the list of handsets that we recommend.

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S9

Devices

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 6, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

For those that want to know exactly what you’ll be getting with your very own Samsung Galaxy S9, here’s a preview of everything you’ll receive from us.

5G, IoT, new phones and super-fast 4G: all the news from MWC 2018

Network

by Campbell Simpson Posted March 1, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

At the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the show floor is abuzz with news and demonstrations of 5G, and the latest developments in 4G and IoT.

CES 2018 takes tech to Vegas

Tech and Innovation

by Campbell Simpson Posted January 11, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

Our team is on the ground at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, meeting partners and strategic vendors and experiencing new technologies.

What does Blue Tick mean?

Regional

by Campbell Simpson Posted January 1, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

1 min read

Telstra’s Blue Tick signifies that a mobile device has been thoroughly tested and delivers superior voice coverage in rural and regional areas. Devices...