KEY POINTS Major telcos such as Optus, Telstra and Vodafone, offer bundled streaming with phone and internet plans for convenience and savings. Telcos offer a wide variety of bundling options, whether that’s as subscription bundling or with a set top box. Bundling can save money, but it’s important to compare standalone plans to ensure you’re … Continued
Installing solar panels is one of the wisest long-term investments Australians can make, especially as electricity prices continue to soar. If your home consumes a lot of energy, then you’ll need to think about installing a solar system that can handle your specific needs. This Canstar Blue article investigates how a 10kW solar system can … Continued
iPhones are packed with applications (apps) that help you communicate, be punctual, have fun, shop, bank and browse. These apps are designed to be at your fingertips, and are often running in the background even when you’re not using them. And one of the best ways to view, navigate and manage running apps is through … Continued
Whether it’s Christmas lunch, dinner or even leftovers, Aussies’ top picks for supermarket Christmas foods have been revealed in new research from Canstar Blue, with insight into how the cost of living has impacted Christmas spending too. A Canstar Blue survey of 3,000 shoppers right after Christmas 2023, asked shoppers to rate supermarket foods on … Continued
ENGIE, formerly known as Simply Energy, now offers a free energy app where customers can monitor their account directly from their smartphone. However, the abundance of smartphone apps on the market today can often lead to doubts about which are actually worth downloading. In this article, Canstar Blue reviews the ENGIE app to help you … Continued
One of Australia’s most prominent energy retailers, AGL, provides a billing and usage app for residential customers. AGL’s energy app offers a load of benefits, all accessible from the palm of your hand. In this review, Canstar Blue breaks down the functions, specs and usability of the AGL app. What is the AGL app? The … Continued
KEY POINTS To configure your modem you can try to connect it to your NBN service, enter the gateway IP address in your browser and login with the provided credentials. Make sure your modem is NBN-ready — most modern modems are compatible, but you may need a VDSL-compatible device for some NBN connections. If setting … Continued
Christmas is almost here and that means it’s time to start planning your festive shopping. Whether it’s last-minute items you need to pick up on Christmas Eve, such as prawns or a roast chicken, or supplies for a New Year’s Eve party, it pays to be prepared. That’s why we’ve compiled a guide of supermarket … Continued
Smartphones and online communication have infiltrated our lives over the past decade, but with the rise of this technology has come the opportunity for scammers to take advantage and dupe Aussies out of their hard-earned cash and personal information. According to figures from ScamWatch, there were more than 600,000 scams reported in 2023, with fraudsters … Continued
Having a pet can be an enriching experience for the whole family. But while animals can bring us joy, owning one requires budgeting for things like vet bills and other essentials such as pet food and toys. With the cost of living rising, Aussies are feeling the pinch. In Canstar Blue’s August 2024 consumer research … Continued