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Try Out the Best Free iPhone Apps of 2020

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There are lots of great reasons to buy an iPhone , including the wide range of exceptional-quality apps you can get through the Apple Store. Here are some of the best free apps you can get in 2020 when you get any iPhone plan (including the iPhone 8 plan ) from TeleChoice – the leading provider of the best mobile phone deals in Australia.   Clips – If you love uploading fun, creative video content to social media, this app is a great choice! It’s very simple to use and offers a lot of functionality, from filming quick real-time videos to adding effects and animations, stickers and posters, speech bubbles, music and captions. It even has live title caption generation and has share extensions for Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and more. If you have buy an iPhone in the X range, you can also create 3D selfie scenes with stylised landscapes.  Canva – If you want to get more involved in graphic design, then Canva is a solid app that’s functional and fairly sophis...

What is the NBN SkyMuster Service?

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The NBN SkyMuster service is one of the products offered on the national broadband network in Australia. Here’s some useful information on this service from a leading NBN provider of unlimited NBN plans and cheap NBN plans . First, let’s talk about what the NBN SkyMuster service is. It’s a satellite system that delivers broadband across Australia as an alternative to fibre, as many towns and homes in remote regional and rural areas are unable to access the physical fibre infrastructure. This includes mainland Australia and Tasmania as well as Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Cocos Island and Lord Howe Island. For many homes, this was the first broadband access they have ever had – bringing the digital age to homes, schools and businesses. This is critical not only in terms of making modern infrastructure more available, but helping to connect friends and family effectively for the first time. This is especially important during COVID-19, when travel is more challenging and live...

At Home? Here’s How You Can Upgrade Your Skills Online

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If you’re still at home or following precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then there’s no reason to get bored or let your career goals for 2020 fall away. Here are several great ways to upskill while you’re at home using TeleChoice broadband or TeleChoice NBN , from the TeleChoice Geelong team.   Free Courses from Harvard   Want to study at one of the most respected schools in the world? Well, now you can! Harvard is offering free courses in a wide range of studies, from ancient history and archaeology to law, religious studies, computer programming, pharmacy, music and neuroscience. Courses last one to fifteen weeks depending on their content, and you get a verified certificate when you complete your course. You can access these courses for free using your home TeleChoice broadband or TeleChoice NBN.  Free Short Courses from TAFE NSW   TAFE in New South Wales is also offering free short courses that you can complete in a few days or week...

The Best SIM Card Options When You Travel to Australia

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Staying in touch when you’re visiting Australia is easy – all you need is a cheap SIM card . Fortunately, there are plenty of SIM only deals you can use on your trip. Here’s some advice on setting up your SIM and getting the best SIM only deal in Australia . How to Get Connected The easiest and most affordable way to stay in touch on your travels through Australia is to bring your own phone with you and buy a cheap SIM card. Your phone should be unlocked, which you can do through your carrier before you travel. There are three cell networks in Australia – Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone. All three have good coverage in the cities, but Telstra has the best coverage overall, extending into the suburbs and rural areas of the country. If you are planning to explore, it’s best to choose a provider that operates on the Telstra network, like TeleChoice. Visit TeleChoice Stores for the Best SIM Only Deal in Australia TeleChoice is one of the highest-rated network providers in Austra...

Online Tips: How to Protect Your Personal Data

Personal data protection is well-known issue that comes living in such a connected world. Fortunately, with a few tips from the  TeleChoice Melbourne  team, you can stay safe while enjoying the benefits of being online – whether you are using  TeleChoice broadband  or  TeleChoice mobile plans .   Keep All Online Accounts Secure   Every online account you have, whether it’s a store account, your bank account or your email account, should be secured with a complex password. This is the most important, foundational level of online security. If possible, you should also use two-factor identification (for example, when you get a one-time PIN sent to your mobile to authorise a transaction) whenever it is available.   If your concern is that you can’t remember all these passwords, then it’s advisable to get a password manager app. Good examples of these apps include  Dashlane ,  Lastpass  and 1Password . They’ll ...

Great Apps and Advice That Make Remote Learning Easier for Parents and Kids

Even as lockdown restrictions slowly lift, effective remote learning remains critical for kids. However, it’s not always easy to do! Here are some great apps that you can download on TeleChoice plans that are helpful for students and parents who are learning at home, along with tips and advice from the TeleChoice services team at TeleChoice Perth .  Get Onboard with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams   This is a fantastic home-schooling app from Google that has taken off during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s essentially a file-sharing app that you can download on your home Wi-Fi or using data on TeleChoice plans, but it’s capabilities for home-schooling make everything easier for kids, parents and teachers. You can use it to communicate remotely, share learning programs and the course syllabus, as well as articles, eBooks, tests and general announcements.  The best part is that it’s a completely free service available to anyone with a Google accounts, as we...

Your Guide to BYO Mobile Phone Plans

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BYO mobile phone plans , also called SIM only plans, are a popular way to access a mobile network affordably and easily! Here are some insights into this type of cheap mobile plan to see if it’s the right fit for you. What is a BYO Mobile Phone Plan? These are SIM only plans. Instead of signing a contract for 12, 24 or 36 months and getting new mobile on your plan, you just get a SIM card that will connect you to your provider’s network. These SIM only plans come with their own data allocations, perks and more, depending on the network. Why Choose a BYO Mobile Phone Plan? A SIM only plan has a lot of benefits! You don’t have to pay the cost of a new mobile (an important benefit as smartphone costs are on the rise) and you aren’t locked in to a contract. At TeleChoice, our SIM only plans aren’t just a cheap mobile plan – they come with great data allocations and savings options, and you can cancel any time you want with no penalty. It’s a great, commitment-free option! Who is th...

How to Get a Refurbished Phone on a Mobile Data Plan

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TeleChoice is one of the few mobile network providers offering refurbished phones for sale outright as well as on some of the best mobile phone plans in Australia. These devices are a great opportunity to get new mobile phones at the most affordable rates. What is a Refurbished Phone? A refurbished phone is a used mobile that has been traded in at a TeleChoice store, either because it is damaged, unwanted or because the customer is getting a new device. These mobile phones are sent either to the manufacturer or to an authorised store to be refurbished. During this process, the devices are repaired, broken or damaged parts are replaced, and the software is updated – all to the highest standards of the manufacturer. Refurbished phones are then sold to customers looking for a high-quality device at an affordable price. While many of these mobile phones are a couple of years old, others are brand new and have simply been returned because they are unwanted. This means there...

5 Most Common Questions on Mobile Data Plans – Answered!

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Research is key when you’re looking for the best deal for a mobile phone on a plan ! Here, we’re answering 5 of the most common questions asked about mobile data plans and unlimited data plans . Question #1 – Can You Get Unlimited Mobile Data? TeleChoice offers unlimited data plans for broadband users but there are currently no unlimited mobile data plans. Telcos who do provide unlimited data plans for mobile users throttle speeds to 1.5Mbps when you reach the end of your fixed amount of data. TeleChoice offers fast mobile data plans with generous bundles that offer great value for money, ranging from 4.5GB per month for $16 to 55GB per month for $45. Question #2 – Which Mobile Data Plan is Best? It’s all about finding the right mobile data plan for you! Factors to consider include network coverage so you can use your data wherever you go (TeleChoice offers the best network coverage in Australia on the Telstra network), customer service, technology (TeleChoice operates on the T...

Your Guide to the Exciting New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip!

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Ready for some good news? Samsung has just released the Galaxy Z Flip – their next generation foldable smartphone! It is available for pre-order through TeleChoice online and all stores, including TeleChoice Adelaide , on our affordable TeleChoice mobile plans . Here’s what this innovative flagship mobile is all about.  Foldable Phones are the Future  There were a lot of people who were sceptical that a foldable phone would ever work – and the rarity of these devices seemed to support this. But the new Galaxy Z Flip has changed all that by taking an experimental design and building an incredible device. It has a bendable 6.7-inch display (FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED offering 421ppi) that offers the big screens we love while still making a practical, compact and useful device. Samsung has said that the screen and hinge will last up to 200,000 flips (a five-year lifetime on average) and tests so far have shown no degradation to the screen where it bends – a world first!...

Why is it Cheaper to Buy a New Smartphone Outright?

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Wanting the best value for money when you buy a new mobile phone ? You should consider buying outright mobiles rather than getting a new mobile on a plan . Here’s why it’s cheaper!  What’s the Difference and Where are the Savings?  When you buy a mobile on a plan, you do get a lot of value for your money. Depending on the telco provider you get the plan from, you can get all sorts of perks – access to 5G, free texts and calls, and affordable data each month. It’s a bit like leasing a car – you can use the phone as much as you want for work, entertainment, leisure, etc, but you are bound contractually to the telco until your contract is up. When you have a mobile on a plan, you can switch out the SIM if you want to use another provider, but you’ll have to keep up your payments with your original telco until the contract is finished. At this point (after 12 or 24 months, depending on your contract), you then own the mobile outright.  It’s a good option fo...