Shave money off a future grocery shop with 1st Energy & Canstar Blue

Eligible customers who switch to 1st Energy could save money off a future grocery shop. Canstar Blue reveals how much is on offer and where to access it.

Optus takes on Vodafone with new $5-a-day overseas roaming

While many telcos have offered international roaming on plans for some time, this service has traditionally been marred by ‘bill shock’: stories of travellers returning home to phone bills well into the hundreds for a service they may or may not have been aware they were using. However, many telcos have taken steps to reduce … Continued

Nectr unveils cheap, fixed rate plan to Victorian households

Cleaner energy provider, Nectr is now offering its cheap, fixed rate electricity offer to households in Victoria. The retailer’s 100% Clean plan is available across all five of Victoria’s distribution networks, offering affordable prices that are locked-in for 12 months. It also includes an opt-in carbon offset product that’s certified as meeting the Climate Active … Continued

Who are the best internet providers in Australia?

Whether you’re fed up with your current internet plan, or have had a bad experience with your provider, you might be looking to make a switch to a different telco. But the big question is — which internet provider is the best in Australia? It’s not exactly a straightforward question: but if you’re looking for … Continued

Another telco fined over $250K for safety rule breaches

Regulators have slapped another telco with a six-figure fee for failing to supply crucial customer information to Australia’s public number database. SIM-only mobile provider Circles.Life has paid a $253,080 infringement notice to Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), after an investigation found the telco had breached industry safety rules outlined in the Telecommunications Code. All … Continued

Samsung announces the newest budget-friendly Galaxy A series phones

This latest phone lineup sees more 5G compatible devices launching at cheaper price points. This is great news for customers wanting future-proofed devices, and also ensures that those with lower budgets will also have access to this next-gen technology. Samsung has built a reputation for producing a range of phones to suit all kinds of … Continued

What does a default power price change really mean for your bill?

Households and small businesses are being warned to brace for further power price pain from July 1 following a drafted significant increase for default electricity prices from the energy regulators. Draft determinations from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Essential Services Commission (ESC) revealed households on standing offer contracts could soon see their bill skyrocket … Continued

Regulators flag default electricity price hike of up to 31%

Households still paying default power prices in New South Wales, Victoria, south-east Queensland and South Australia could see bills skyrocket by as much as 31.1% from July 1, as the energy regulators reveal their 2023-2024 draft determinations for capped prices. Increases of between 19.5% and 23.7% have been predicted for the residential Default Market Offer … Continued

Origin launches EV subscription with ‘free power’ energy plan

Origin Energy has accelerated its electric vehicle (EV) offerings to motorists, launching a new salary packaged EV subscription service with a ‘free power’ energy plan fit to match. The subscription package will allow motorists to access a brand-new EV, chosen from a select 12 models, which can be paid off on a month-to-month basis by … Continued

Best home WiFi plans Australia

From scrolling on TikTok and video streaming; to checking emails and paying bills online, we all use the internet in some capacity or another on a daily basis. But generally, the only time we think about where exactly that connection comes from is either when it is slow, or if we are looking to sign … Continued