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Apple connects 4G iPads with a global SIM for travel

Leigh D. StarkJuly 3, 2015

Owners of the cellular iPad and iPad Mini are probably aware their portable computers come with a SIM slot, and if they want to go travelling, Apple now even has its own SIM card they can do that with....

Telstra takes to the Air to deliver broadband in more than just home

Leigh D. StarkJune 26, 2015

Customers of Telstra’s Bigpond home broadband are about to get something very interesting when they travel, with free WiFi where the bandwidth is taken out of their existing bandwidth allowance at home....

GlobalGig goes 4G in Australia and UK, expands plans to match

Leigh D. StarkFebruary 17, 2015

Not everyone needs a voice plan, and if you’re an avid Snapchatter, Tweeter, Facebook fiend, or just heading overseas and can do without the regular phone calls, GlobalGig is now delivering 4G access provided you’re in the right place. ...

Telstra gets behind better international mobile pricing

Leigh D. StarkDecember 10, 2014

While Vodafone took the lead on international mobile bill shock solutions, joined by Optus shortly thereafter, Telstra is finally chiming in with some relief of its own....

GlobalGig goes for the bill shock jugular

Leigh D. StarkMarch 14, 2014

Overseas trips can be a burden for families, businesspeople — anyone, really — thanks to our ongoing requirement of data, and how much telcos like to charge for the privilege, but Aussie start-up GlobalGig hopes to improve things substantially....

Vodafone international roaming to go 4G for those who need it

Leigh D. StarkFebruary 19, 2014

Vodafone’s network might have had some troubles in the past, but the company is moving on, with 4G roaming to be switched on for its customers around the world later in the year....

Vodafone expands roaming caps to Europe

Leigh D. StarkOctober 1, 2013

Vodafone stunned quite a few people in late July when it announced that it would soon have a way for people to take their large mobile caps with them on holidays, and from next week, that now includes another continent....

Optus plans aim to cut the bill shock, but may not do enough

Leigh D. StarkAugust 21, 2013

The issue of international roaming and subsequent bill shock is one every telco is beginning to have a serious look at, and with Vodafone announcing a new plan of action last month, now it's time for Optus to do something too....

GlobalGig expands international 3G data service to more than a hotspot

Leigh D. StarkAugust 14, 2013

Going on holiday? You'll probably be needing some mobile data so you can Facebook, tweet, and send emails, and that's where Aussie company GlobalGig is coming in, packing its 3G mobile data solution so you can use it in any device, not just its WiFi dongle....

Vodafone fixes the holiday dilemma with a $5 solution

Staff writersJuly 31, 2013

Vodafone has been thinking outside the box when it comes to international roaming, creating a new plan that will cost just $5 to extend your regular plan to work when you're overseas....

Australian Globalgig offers one device for world data

Staff writersDecember 4, 2012

We don't know about you, but every time we're heading overseas, one of the first things we think about is how much the cost of data will affect us. It's right up there with travel insurance and medical shots. Luckily, another company is thinking of this too, and the good news is that this Aussie mob may just save you some dough....

Woolworths makes holiday calls more affordable with global roaming SIM

Staff writersOctober 5, 2012

You hear a lot about bill shock when people go on holiday, with mobile phone providers generally charging an arm and a leg for overseas calls, texts, and data, but an Aussie supermarket is hoping to help fix this....