There are billions of dollars’ worth of second hand, unused mobile handsets sitting in drawers and pockets across Australia, according to data released by eBay.
Telstra, the dominant player in the phone market, is not having it all its own way in the battle for marketshare supremacy against major competitors Optus and Vodafone.
Aggressive marketing by mobile phone operators and the popularity of Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone Plus has driven yearly growth in the Australian smartphone market.
As usual, OtterBox has followed the announcement of a new flagship phone - in this case the Samsung Galaxy S6 - with the unveiling of corresponding new models in its various ranges of protective cases.
Rounding out the main carriers' offers, Telstra has announced its pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.
Virgin Mobile is touting its 'data rollover' to potential Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge buyers.
Optus has a couple of sweeteners aimed at purchasers of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.