WhistleOut, Australia’s dedicated phone and internet comparison service, today announced the winners of the 2023 WhistleOut Awards. The biggest winners were TPG and Tangerine, taking out the Mobile and Internet Provider of the Year Awards. Google took home Phone of the Year for the Google Pixel 7a and also the Manufacturer of the Year award.
There were a number of repeat winners, with a select few providers having now won individual categories three, four and even five years in a row.
“The WhistleOut Awards highlight the best phone plans, internet plans and devices from the last 12 months. Anyone that wants a better telco package will find something of interest from our winners,” said WhistleOut Managing Editor, Alex Choros.
“It’s no secret that the cost of living has increased over the last 12 months, so value for money is what most people are looking for in a telco product,”
“We especially want to commend the carriers who’ve consistently offered competitive plans in tough economic times, and the phone manufacturers who’ve offered great value devices that won’t break the bank,”
“While we have seen a lot of price increases in the last financial year – both in the plans and handset space – there are still more affordable options, and we hope the WhistleOut Awards help highlight some alternatives Aussies might not have considered,” said Choros.
All the 2023 WhistleOut Award winners are listed below, and for full details including all the runner up providers and highly commended handsets please visit the WhistleOut Mobile Awards and Internet Awards pages.
Best Phone Plans
- Mobile Provider of the Year: TPG
- Sustainable Mobile Provider of the Year: Felix Mobile
- Best SIM-Only Provider, Value Plans: Moose Mobile
- Best SIM-Only Provider, Large Plans: iiNet
- Best Prepaid Provider, Value Plans: Catch
- Best Prepaid Provider, Large Plans: TPG
- Best Provider, iPhone Plans: Vodafone
- Best Provider, Samsung Plans: Vodafone
- Best Provider, International Calls: amaysim
- Best Provider, Plans for Kids: Catch
- Best Phone Plan Promotion: Tangerine
Best Internet Plans
- Internet Provider of the Year: Tangerine
- Sustainable Internet Provider of the Year: Telstra
- Best Unlimited NBN Provider: Tangerine
- Best Premium NBN Provider: Dodo
- Best Fixed Wireless NBN Provider: Tangerine
- Best Satellite NBN Provider: SkyMesh
- Best Mobile Broadband Provider, Everyday Use: Telstra
- Best Mobile Broadband Provider, High Use: Belong
- Best Home Wireless Broadband Provider: TPG
- Best Internet Promotion: Dodo
Best Devices
- Phone of the Year: Google Pixel 7a
- Phone Manufacturer of the Year: Google
- Best High Performance Phone: iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Best Phone Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Best Phone Design: OPPO Find N2 Flip
- Best Value Phone: Motorola Moto G53
The WhistleOut Awards are highly regarded within the telecommunications industry for their impartiality and rigorous evaluation process. The winners were determined through a combination of expert analysis, customer reviews, and comprehensive data analysis.
The 2023 Awards provided a platform for the telecommunications industry to showcase its dedication to delivering exceptional services, cutting-edge technologies, and customer-centric solutions.
As consumers continue to demand more from their service providers, the recognised companies are well-positioned to lead the way in shaping the future of telecommunications.