Phone plans and deals for students

Compare student phone plans and deals from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other telcos in this Canstar Blue review.

Optus network providers: What are the best phone plans on the Optus network?

In a sea of competition, many providers piggyback off of the Optus network to deliver outstanding value. Find out which ones are the best with Canstar Blue.

How to read my electricity bill

Learn how to read all the components on your electricity bill, including fees and charges with Canstar Blue.

Solar panel size: How many solar panels do I need?

Learn all about solar panel sizes in Australia and what type of system should suit your needs. Canstar Blue has the details.

Average electricity cost per kWh in Australia

Canstar Blue has calculated the average electricity cost per kWh across Australia. Learn more about kWh costs in this guide.

Labor’s home solar battery rebate explained

As part of its 2025 federal election campaign, the Labor party announced the Cheaper Home Batteries program, a policy focused on getting more solar batteries into homes. The program is a $2.3 billion fund that would cover 30% of the purchase and installation of home batteries. This article explains how the program would work, how … Continued

2025 Innovation Excellence Awards: The best in telco, energy and appliances revealed

This year’s award winners are great examples of the products and solutions that are making a real impact in helping Australians better manage their home and lifestyle.

Australian Federal election 2025: What are the policies that could make an impact on your energy bill?

As Australians prepare to vote in the 2025 Federal Election this Saturday, the policies of each political party will be under close scrutiny, including energy.

Washing machine running costs

How much does it cost to do a load of washing? Canstar Blue takes a close look at what your washing machine adds to your electricity and water bills.

The best prepaid phone plans with unlimited data

While unlimited data is a staple in the home internet world, unlimited data phone plans are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, the big three major Aussie telcos have all recognised the need for unrestricted data on mobile plans, with Telstra, Optus and Vodafone each now throwing in unlimited gigabytes on selected phone plans. … Continued