WhistleOut is a search engine for telco products such as the internet and pre- and post-paid mobile plans where community members can compare plans and choose the best deal.
Some information on the site is ‘paid for’ content.
Community members should be provided multiple comparison websites.
Format: Aggregate website
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: WhistleOut
Computer literacy ability level: All levels. Beginner may need support using this website
The interactive map identifies where free wifi (wireless internet) is available.
Remind community members about being safe when using public wifi e.g. avoid using public wifi when shopping, banking or entering sensitive data online.
Format: Interactive map
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: Google My Maps
Computer literacy ability level: All levels
wikiHow explainer with visuals that helps clarify community members’ needs by introducing different types of phones and price points.
The information is suitable for those purchasing their first device or thinking about getting a new phone and could be used as a first step before looking at various telco providers’ offerings.
Considerable advertising on the webpage that may be distracting.
Print for community members with no hardware.
Format: Online information
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: wikiHow
Computer literacy ability level: All levels
Detailed information that explores all the elements that need to be considered when buying a laptop.
There are some navigation skills required to access the information.
Information in some sections is technical and some community members will require support understanding the content.
Format: Online information
Language: English
Accessibility: –
Content developer: Choice
Computer literacy ability level: All levels. Beginner-Intermediate may need support understanding some of the terminology. There is a lot of information provided that could be overwhelming
