Devices

by Mat Gibbs
Senior Product Specialist - Smart Home team

2 min read

Mat Gibbs has been trialling Google Home as part of his Telstra Smart Home set up. He shares his favourite life hacks using the device. 1 – Helping...

by Nick Broomfield
General Manager of Emerging Mobile Devices

3 min read

As if you needed any further proof that we’re living in the future, Sony have developed a phone camera that can see things we can’t and HTC have released...

by Anthony Shiner
Executive Director Digital

3 min read

It’s a cold winter’s night. On my way home, I log into my Telstra Smart Home™ app to turn on the porch light and heater, helping to ensure I get...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

Australians living and working in rural and regional areas are set to benefit from superior call quality with the release of the new Samsung Galaxy S8...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

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

by Simone Guin
Communications Advisor, Product

2 min read

Whether you’re a fan of the small screen or the big screen, TV and film play a huge role in our lives. Our phones now help us unwind on long commutes...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

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...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

1 min read

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...

by Michele Garra
Executive Director Media

2 min read

Foxtel Play and industry first search technology makes it easier to enjoy your favourite content. Australia’s fastest growing streaming service...

by Kevin Teoh
Director of Consumer Mobiles

3 min read

Say hello to smartphone lease plans. For the first time in Australia, you now have the option to lease your mobile phone and get a new smartphone after...

by Nick McCabe
Social Media Content Producer and Channel Lead

1 min read

Recently the Pixel, made by Google launched in selected countries. Telstra is the exclusive telco partner here in Australia and we couldn’t be more excited. Since...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

3 min read

To celebrate that fact that Australian's were the first in the world to get their hands on the Pixel, a phone by Google, on the 20th of October 2016, we...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

3 min read

The Pixel™ and Pixel XL, made by Google, have hit our stores with some exciting new features, never before seen on mobile devices. We couldn’t wait...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

1 min read

The first smartphones designed end to end by Google -- Pixel and Pixel XL -- are coming to Telstra. As the exclusive telco partner for both phones in...

by James Howe
Group Manager - Communications & Marketing

4 min read

James Howe puts the Samsung Gear Fit2 through its paces. Here's what he found. I’ve just found a new way of discovering if something is useful or not....

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

I recently heard a story about a mum who was struggling to get her kids to do their chores, so instead of giving them pocket money as a reward, she incentivised...

by Simone Guin
Communications Advisor, Product

2 min read

The idea behind modular smartphones is simple. Create a phone that you can customise with special hardware modules that tailor the experience around an...

by Claire Morgan
Senior Communications Advisor, Telstra

4 min read

When I first started skiing I carried a trail map in my pocket. Fast forward to now and most resorts have a ski app. Vail in the US has created a real-time...

by Simone Guin
Communications Advisor, Product

3 min read

Search #selfie on Instagram and you’ll find a whopping 288 million posts using the hashtag. We’re clearly very passionate about snapping selfies...

by Michelle Rose
Senior Employment Communications and Social Specialist

4 min read

When it comes to being a parent of tech savvy kids, there is no book of answers - but as Telstra Senior Employment Communications Specialist Michelle Rose...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

For more than a decade we’ve offered Telstra mobiles designed for specific types of customers -- from phones for tradies, to basic phones for people...

by Ben Tyers
Social Media Content Creator

1 min read

Our phones are more than just communications devices. The apps, photos, music and more that we put on them are a reflection of, and extension of who we...

by Mitch Papas
Customer Consultant

1 min read

Ever wanted to experience the famous breathtaking sunset in Santorini? Or how about the exhilarating feeling of diving with great white sharks in the middle...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

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

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

We go behind the scenes as we prepare two of 2016's most anticipated smartphones for release on the Telstra Mobile Network. We rely on our mobiles virtually...

by Andrew Penn
CEO

7 min read

Imagine a world designed to work best on mobile. That is what has just been happening at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona where the next generation...

by Laura Cinerari


1 min read

O-week has kicked off, meaning the start of semester one is just around the corner. The suitcase is back in storage and with it, the realisation that...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

1 min read

LG has unveiled the LG G5 and it’ll be hitting our stores soon. It will support category 6 LTE download speeds of up to 300Mbps on our 4GX service when...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

1 min read

You’ve probably heard before that the ubiquitous Hills Hoist is an Australian invention, and you probably won’t be surprised to hear that cask wine...

by Wayne Liubinskas
Head of Consumer and Service

1 min read

If Christmas retail sales and app downloads are any indications, either you or someone you know got a wearable as a gift. But how can you keep that enthusiasm...

by Jay Batten
Editorial Publisher/Sub-Editor

1 min read

It’s a new year and if you’re like me, you’re probably already planning your next holiday. You’ve got your phone, your passport and plenty of fresh...

by Nick Broomfield
General Manager of Emerging Mobile Devices

2 min read

Tech does seem to be at the top of everyone’s Christmas list this year and kids are no exception. But where to start with these young technology enthusiasts...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

Holy Christmas baubles, we are getting very close to the pointy end of the fir tree, aren’t we? It’s so very nearly December 25, and if you haven’t...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

Want to treat your loved one to something really special, but plum pudding out of ideas? At this time of year you have more than enough things to think...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

Millennials are a riddle, aren’t they? With all their emojis and OMGs. How are you supposed to know what to get them for Christmas when you aren’t...

by Ben Tyers
Social Media Content Creator

3 min read

Summer is just around the corner. If you want a piece of tech that looks as sharp as a new pair of boardies we might just have the answer for you. My friends,...

by Ben Tyers
Social Media Content Creator

1 min read

Our phones are more than just communications devices. The apps, photos, music and more that we put on them are a reflection of, and extension of who we...

by Doug MacDougall
Senior Communications Adviser

1 min read

A STREAMING DEVICE LIKE NO OTHER Introducing Telstra TV: the simple way to watch your TV on demand. It's been designed specifically to allow Telstra...

by Doug MacDougall
Senior Communications Adviser

1 min read

A STREAMING DEVICE LIKE NO OTHER Introducing Telstra TV: the simple way to watch your TV on demand. It's been designed specifically to allow Telstra...

by Doug MacDougall
Senior Communications Adviser

1 min read

A STREAMING DEVICE LIKE NO OTHER Introducing Telstra TV: the simple way to watch your TV on demand. It's been designed specifically to allow Telstra...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

In exciting mobile device news, the Nexus 5X is coming to Telstra and we’ve secured it exclusively for Telstra customers in Australia. Just like its...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

I love my new FitBit Charge HR It’s cool, sleek and just knowing I own one makes me feel healthier already. But I confess. For three weeks this remarkable...

by James Howe
Group Manager - Communications & Marketing

1 min read

There's no doubt that technology is changing the health industry and wearables are set to be the next frontier for monitoring and managing health and wellbeing. As...

by Jessica Rowe
Writer

3 min read

Telstra’s Tough Max blends practicality, toughness and ease of use, making it a solid choice for tradies looking for a phone that can handle the work...

by Adam Good
Director, Digital Media and Content

1 min read

With more great smartphone devices becoming available every day we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of the facts from the latest Telstra...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

In this series we look at how our phones are more than just communications devices. The apps, photos, music and more that we put on them are a reflection...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

3 min read

Telstra, in collaboration with NETGEAR® Inc, Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced that it...

by Jennifer Douglas
Telstra’s Fixed Voice and Premium Service

3 min read

I’m excited to announce the launch of the Telstra T-Voice app, an Australian first innovation which turns tablets and mobile devices into home phone...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

2 min read

In this series we look at how our phones are more than just communications devices. The apps, photos, music and more that we put on them are a reflection...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

World Photo Day is celebration of the wonder of photography and the ability of photos to capture our human story. To celebrate World Photo Day this year...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

The new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note 5 made news globally after they were unveiled recently in New York. And they’re both racing into Telstra stores...

by Mike Wright
Networks

3 min read

Today we are excited to announce the first Category 9 devices soon to be available on the Telstra Mobile Network. The first devices to launch will be...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

To celebrate the launch of new wearables range in 370 Telstra stores and online we've come up a fun quiz to help you find the one that's right for you....

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Josh Guest
b2cloud

4 min read

This week on Wearable Wednesday we meet Josh Guest, co-founder of start –up b2cloud who set out to build a company that develops apps that advance the...

by James Howe
Group Manager - Communications & Marketing

3 min read

Saturday July 4 was the start of the 102nd Tour de France, meaning for Australian based cycling fans we now have three weeks of late nights TV, beautiful...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

3 min read

Metropolis, Blade Runner, Alien: these are a few of my favourite things. I bet you can guess that sci-fi is one of my favourite genre’s of film –...

by Jephix Liu
Head of Product

3 min read

This week on Wearable Wednesdays we’re joined by Jephix Chang Liu, Head of Product at Huawei Australia, who gives us a behind look at how Huawei developed...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

The LG G4 is coming to Telstra, here’s what you need to know. When it comes to smartphone design it’s a competitive world out there. Brands are...

by Ben Glimmerveen
General Manager Accessories and Wearable

3 min read

May is an exciting time in the wearables world. From Wearables World Congress last week to the Internet of Things Summit and Google I/O this week, there’s...

by Ben Tyers
Social Media Content Creator

3 min read

These days you don’t need to throw big money at a fancy camera to take great photos. In fact, most of us only use our smartphones. Every year it seems...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

1 min read

Ahhh, there's nothing quite the feeling of a new Telstra smartphone. Shiny. Unused. All yours. That screensaver photo yet to be chosen. Who do you text...

by Yves Béhar (Guest)
Chief Creative Officer

3 min read

For this week's Wearable Wednesdays post, we asked our friends at Jawbone to share their thoughts about wearable design and what matters most. Here’s...

by Shusuke 'Sean' Miyazawa (Guest)
Director and Head

4 min read

In this weeks Wearable Wednesdays post, we invited our friends at Sony to share their thoughts with us on what inspires them in this space. Here’s what...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

3 min read

Welcome to our Wearable Wednesdays series, a weekly look at the world of wearables. Some of the best things in life are free – such as hug from...

by Adam Good
Director, Digital Media and Content

3 min read

The NRL season is well and truly underway for 2015 and with the action only set to get hotter, I want to share with you some exciting news that will help...

by Rick Molinsky (Editor)
Editor

5 min read

Fashion moves fast. By the time you finish reading this, hemlines will have shortened and lengthened back three times, men will be questioning the checks...

by Laura Lombardi
Social Media Manager

5 min read

This week on Wearable Wednesdays we're joined by Laura Lombardi, who has joined the Social Media team as part of her graduate rotation. It didn't take...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

When I think about HTC I think: beautiful design, boom sound and fantastic imaging with a great camera. The stunning HTC One M9 delivers on all of this...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

From Mobile World Congress, Barcelona Over the years we’ve seen some of the world’s most exiting smartphones unveiled at Mobile World Congress –...

by Theo Kontogiorgakis
GM Mobile Handsets

2 min read

While it might seem that smartphones are only getting bigger these days, the Samsung GALAXY S5 mini makes it clear that good things can also come in smaller...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

1 min read

Welcome to our Wearable Wednesdays series, a weekly look at the world of wearables. We’ve been taking you on the wearables journey for a few weeks...

by James Howe
Group Manager - Communications & Marketing

3 min read

Welcome to our Wearable Wednesdays series, a weekly look at the world of wearables. As someone who runs a bit, I don’t think it’s unusual to admit...

by Simone Guin
Communications Advisor, Product

3 min read

Welcome to our Wearable Wednesdays series, a weekly look at the world of wearables. As a passionate techie, I have a keen interest in the wearable...

by Ben Glimmerveen
General Manager Accessories and Wearable

2 min read

Over the years the merging of camera and mobile technology has given people the ability to capture the moment, at any moment, form their smartphones. The...

by Ben Glimmerveen
General Manager Accessories and Wearable

2 min read

Traditionally, when you think of 'wearable gifts' for Christmas, jewellery springs to mind. But there’s a new kind of gift you can give which fits...

by Tamara Klisaric
Creative Services Manager

3 min read

Working at a telco, you get pretty immune to the mobile phone launch hype and to be honest I thought I had escaped it with the iPhone6. I had just downloaded...

by Nick Broomfield
General Manager of Emerging Mobile Devices

5 min read

The holiday season is almost upon us and that means it’s time for gift shopping. But when it comes to buying a present I often find myself walking around...

by Liz Green
Head of Corporate Social Media

4 min read

They applaud the battery life, the speed is noticeably faster, the new sizes are a winner but most of all they love the camera. A few weeks on from launch,...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

2 min read

I’m the first Windows Phone capable of blistering 4GX speeds in 4GX areas on the Telstra Mobile Network. I have a 5” HD display with enhanced outdoor...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

The Samsung GALAXY Note 4 will begin pre-order today, Monday 27 October. For those of you planning to buy Samsung’s latest big-screen wonder on our mobile...

by Jacob Grainer
Legal Counsel

6 min read

The Nokia Lumia 930 is the latest and, arguably, greatest, smartphone from Nokia. It replaces the earlier Lumia 920/925, and includes the Windows Phone...

by Andrew Strachan
Senior Commercial Contract Specialist

4 min read

I had the opportunity to put the brand new HTC One mini 2 through its paces and when the phone arrived in the mail and I was surprised at how small the...

by Josh Reeve
Senior Marketing Specialist

5 min read

I recently won a Nokia Lumia 635 in a Telstra staff competition, so I thought I’d share with you what I thought about the phone. I have been using...

by Sarah Calderwood
Social Media Adviser

2 min read

The greats from the world of fashion and beauty have descended on Milan this month for spring/summer 2015 Fashion Week. Trends hot off the New York...

by Ben Glimmerveen
General Manager Accessories and Wearable

2 min read

'Wearables' have become a buzz word in tech recently. They can track your steps, count your calories, measure your sleep and give you notifications on...

by Ben Glimmerveen
General Manager Accessories and Wearable

2 min read

Back in June we announced that the LG G3 was coming to Telstra. What we can tell you today is that we will also be launching a brand new smartwatch, the...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

We’re excited to confirm that the recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Tab S will be coming to Telstra later this year. This will be the first APT700MHz...

by Richard Birrell (Guest)
National Advertising Manager

2 min read

Looking for a phone for a family member who's overwhelmed with the bells and whistles? A Telstra Easy Discovery 4 could be the answer! Read Telstra customer Richard...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

Great news Windows fans, the much anticipated Nokia Lumia 930 is coming to Telstra. The flagship phone comes with some fantastic new hardware and software...

by Ben Glimmerveen
General Manager Accessories and Wearable

2 min read

The only thing that’s more exciting than getting a new phone is getting new accessories for your new phone. Everyone has a different approach to accessory...

by Bryce De Prinse
Collaboration Support

3 min read

It’s been nearly 18 months since the PS4 was first announced and I wrote up on an article here on the Telstra Exchange with my first thoughts about it....

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

4 min read

Whenever I pack the family up for a trip, you can be sure the thing at the top of my list to be checked and double checked is the Wi-Fi. When travelling...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

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 is Australia’s...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

Mobile world Congress is one of my favourite times of the year. I get to see loads of innovations and get a first look at new mobile devices with many...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

Samsung have announced their GALAXY S5 at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona. I tuned into the event and was pretty impressed with what I saw. The...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

I love being able to access entertainment when I’m on the move, whether it’s watching movies or TV shows, streaming YouTube, listening to music or...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

3 min read

It’s been a year since I last talked about the perfect mobile phone and technology has advanced a lot in the past 12 months. I mean, we still don’t...

by Yannick Pierre
Digital Community Manager, Telstra CrowdSupport

2 min read

This post was originally published on Crowdsupport, Telstra's community support forum. If, like most Australians, your smartphone has replaced your...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

2 min read

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...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

1 min read

*This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Jimmy Dalgleish* There is a saying that ‘all that glitters is not gold’ and usually when talking...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

4 min read

As soon as I took the Google Nexus 5 out of the box, I was impressed. The phone is gorgeous in a really effortless way. It sits comfortably in the...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

It’s that time of year again – one of my favourites – the Consumer Electronics Show in sunny Las Vegas. It really is an inspiring event for tech-heads...

by Nathan Azouz
GM Post-Paid Mobile & Devices

5 min read

Struggling for Christmas gifts this year? We’ve got you covered with Telstra’s top tech gift tips for every member of the family. Dad – Telstra...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

After a large but stylish tablet, perfect for work or play? We’re excited to be the first Australian carrier to announce the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1...

by John Boniciolli
Executive Director

4 min read

I remember reading a survey last year that said that 7% of Australians will finish their Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve, and many buy these last-minute...

by Jamie Waterhouse
Social Media Adviser

1 min read

From finding your flight information to doing a barrel roll, your Google Now voice commands can achieve a lot! But do you know them all? The people...

by Kate Gore
Senior Communications Adviser

5 min read

I’ll start this review with a confession. My name is Kate and I’m a BlackBerry enthusiast. For the past five years I’ve worn my BlackBerry heart...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

When I say Gingerbread, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich and Kit Kat, you’re bound to get hungry and Google’s mobile operating systems might not be the...

by David Saidden
Mobile Device Lead

2 min read

Have you ever gone travelling overseas with your iPhone and forgotten to get it unlocked before you left? Judging by the response to this blog post from...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

Aussies are more connected than ever before and have a growing array of connected devices with them wherever they go like laptops, smartphones and tablets. Managing...

by Stuart Bird
Executive Director

2 min read

Good news! This offer has been extended to 24 February 2014. There is a reason Christmas is called the silly season. There is something that happens...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

It’s bigger, faster and more advanced than any other BlackBerry smartphone, and it’s on its way to Telstra this month. Following in the footsteps...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

5 min read

At CES 2010, I came across a company called Cocoon Innovations. Cocoon makes a wide range of protective, yet stylish bags for high-tech traveler. They...

by Michael Faro-Tusino
Blogger

2 min read

Last Friday Apple unleashed its latest iPhones, the 5S and 5C, to the public. Being in Australia, and in a time zone ahead of many other countries, we...

by Adam Good
Director, Digital Media and Content

2 min read

I love footy and I love gadgets. So you can imagine my excitement when I got the opportunity to combine the two. We’ve announced today that we’ve...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

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...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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. Similarly...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

‘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...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

It’s hard to believe the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S 4 was more than three months ago. The year is flying by and Samsung has just announced another...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

2 min read

Each year, Telstra handles over 12 billion text messages. That’s more than 32,876,712 messages a day; 1,369,863 an hour; 22,831 a minute or; more...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

The Nokia Lumia 925 is now available online. With the Australian launch of the Nokia Lumia 925 announced today, it’s fair to say that phones have...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

2 min read

Hi everyone, my name is Gigi and I’m an Android convert. When I started working at Telstra a little under 18 months ago, I’ll admit, I had never...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

3 min read

As a bit of a fan of globetrotting, I have spent many hours researching, downloading and configuring the best apps for while you are away. With many...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

3 min read

Nokia have just released the latest member of the Lumia family – the Lumia 520 – for both Telstra Prepaid and Post Paid customers. This is the perfect...

by Michael Aulia
Technology Blogger

3 min read

Australia is one of the lucky first countries to get the latest Samsung smartphone: the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S4. Being selected as one of Telstra’s...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Sean O'Byrne
Former Senior Social Media Advisor

2 min read

Do you love creating content? Are you always on Instagram? Are you the person who’s always capturing those memorable moments with your mates on video?...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

2 min read

I’m not ashamed to say that begged our products team let me road test Sony’s latest gift to the smartphone community – the Sony Xperia Z. So if...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

6 min read

You know what it is like when you find your long lost pair of comfy shoes – reliving the moment when you slide your feet into them and let out a long...

by Eleni Stefanovski
Corporate Affairs

2 min read

With so  many airlines now offering online check-in, and with the huge amount of storage on our smart phones for travel docs, the days of paper travel...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

In January we announced we’ll be ranging the Sony Xperia Z – Sony’s new flagship Android smartphone. We know you’ve all been waiting eagerly for...

by James Howe
Group Manager - Communications & Marketing

2 min read

From bushfires in Tasmania, floods in northern Australia and record breaking heatwaves creeping across southern Australia, one thing that has got us all...

by Freddie Jansen Van Nieuwenhuizen
Director Consumer Apps and Services

2 min read

To celebrate their special first birthday event, Google are making available to Android customers some heavily discounted games, books and movies. Google...

by Eleni Stefanovski
Corporate Affairs

4 min read

Forget Gucci loafers and a Prada bag, the latest trend to hit the streets is wearable technology. This new wave of wearables include gadgets that link...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

3 min read

Sometimes it’s the simple things that excite me in our high-tech world. Take FlyGrip (www.FlyGrip.com) for instance. What can you do with a 2.2” x...

by Bryce De Prinse
Collaboration Support

2 min read

While Sony’s PS4 launch didn’t give away too much information about their next generation PlayStation Console, it did give us a good glimpse of what...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

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...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

3 min read

One of the greatest successes of CES in recent times has been the introduction of the Eureka Park – where new devices and inventions are revealed by...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

5 min read

I have been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tab for a couple of days, and wanted to share my thoughts with you.  Not another android tablet review...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

3 min read

In the early hours of yesterday morning, BlackBerry announced their new re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry 10 platform, along with two...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

3 min read

Here’s some examples of interesting uses of NFC (near field communications) tags, following on from my previous blog about the emergence of NFC technology. 1....

by Lawrence Law
Emerging Technology Manager

2 min read

Whether we’re comparing interior design expertise with our favourite renovators on The Block or considering our living room’s feng shui, we are a nation...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

6 min read

Our technology blogger Michael Lewis recently attended CES 2013 and is blogging about his experiences at the event. CES, day two. Today was 8.5 hours...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

2 min read

Working at Telstra, something my friends ask me a lot is “what is the best mobile that I could get?” Sometimes I feel like this question is on par...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

4 min read

When was the last time you bought something techie for your kids and found it was just a toy? Or you bought something that was in reality a product you...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

7 min read

Michael Lewis is currently attending CES 2013 (the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas), and is blogging about highlights at the event. Well the...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

3 min read

Near Field Communications (NFC) has been around since 2004. The pioneers of this technology – Sony, Royal Philips Electronics (Philips) and Nokia –...

by Annabel Brown
Former Senior Social Media Advisor

1 min read

At 12noon (AEST) today, we will be hosting our first ever live video chat on the Telstra Facebook page. Telstra’s Director of Devices, Andrew Volard...

by Anthony Goonan
Director

3 min read

At Telstra we’re very proud of our Next G® mobile network. We know that at 2.3million sq km of coverage (and a further 1million sq km out to sea) it’s...

by Dan Michael
Former Social Media Community Manager

2 min read

Turns out the Nokia Lumia 920 isn't the only Windows 8 Phone coming to Telstra 4G this Christmas!  To spice things up for Santa, we’re also bringing...

by Stuart Ridley
Editor

4 min read

I edit Smarter Business Ideas, a magazine that’s all about running your own business in Australia. It’s delivered free to 325,000 Telstra small-to-medium...

by Sarah Prescott


3 min read

New media and technology seem to have affected everything within our arms-reach and that undoubtedly includes the charity and not-for-profit sectors. We’ve...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

5 min read

I recently reviewed the Motorola RAZR HD, and have just spent the last week using the HD’s little sibling – the RAZR M. They say that first impressions...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

2 min read

Summer is so close you can almost smell the sunscreen mixed with Aeroguard and a hint of Aloe Vera. The cicadas are warming up their vocals and the neighbours...

by Leigh Price
Former Web Producer

2 min read

You’ve probably read the rumours and speculation over the past few weeks… when is the Samsung Galaxy Note II released in Australia? 19 December...

by Stuart Bird
Executive Director

3 min read

Without a doubt one of the biggest things to happen to smartphones this year is 4G connectivity. I’ve been using a 4G smartphone for a little while...

by David Powell
GM, Device Experience, Apps & OS

4 min read

Just over half of our mobile customers use a smartphone today. That means many are yet to make the shift to an internet connected mobile with easy access...

by Dan Michael
Former Social Media Community Manager

3 min read

We've heard your call outs for the Nokia Lumia 920, we know you want to get it as soon as possible, and we know you want great deals, including the awesome...

by Nick Ruddock
Director Product Programs and Operations

3 min read

In June Telstra stopped the sale of a cyber-safety service called ‘Smart Controls’ after customers expressed concerns about the way data was collected. This...

by Gigi Silk
Communications Advisor

3 min read

Picture this: you’re in a shop and like the song that they’re playing but have absolutely no idea what it is. You try frantically to listen out for...

by Dan Michael
Former Social Media Community Manager

2 min read

This is it guys, the news you have all been hanging out for! Telstra’s first Windows Phone 8 device, the stunning Nokia Lumia 920 is expected to launch...

by Michael Lewis
Senior Channel Enablement Specialist Mobility

4 min read

Who am I? Clue: I have a high definition 10.1” touch screen, combine the ultra-fast Telstra 4G speeds with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich),...

by Sonya Hoyle
Director Commercial Operations

1 min read

I would like to share with you all a great T-Box® educational video that we have recently worked on. With so many amazing features, defining the Telstra...

by Daniel Kelly
General Manager Offers & Plans

3 min read

I swear Christmas comes earlier every year.  Just last weekend I spotted Christmas decorations at my local shopping centre, and it’s only October. ...

by Brendan O'Keefe
Former Online Publisher and Community Engagement Manager

2 min read

Magazine Heaven is now on Google Play if you are a big fan of the format. Now your favorite mags are brought to digital life on Google Play so you can...

by Brendan O'Keefe
Former Online Publisher and Community Engagement Manager

2 min read

I've been a Motorola fan for a while now. I've had a Defy, the ATRIX, a XOOM tablet and guess what's on my wish list now?  If you’ve been hanging out...

by Gavin Costello
Product Lead Broadband

3 min read

It's important to be protected when you go online both at home and when out and about on your Smartphone or tablet.  Telstra was therefore delighted by...

by Alexandra Deacon


2 min read

There is a phrase out there that no one likes to attribute to themselves. It is one that can make people feel vulnerable, and indicates a state of uncertain...

by Andrew Volard
Director Device Management

4 min read

Many of our customers now demand a lot from their smartphones. They’re now used as constant companions serving up video, the mobile web, email, games,...