Average wholesale electricity prices dropped in 2023: What does this mean for your bills?

Australia’s energy regulator has revealed average wholesale electricity prices dropped in 2023. Canstar Blue investigates what this means for bills.

What is Samsung Care and is it worth getting?

Samsung phones can be expensive, but with how important technology is in our modern lives, you may be wondering if insurance for your device is worth it. Here’s our guide to Samsung Care, Samsung Care+, and how they stack up in the market. What is Samsung Care? Samsung Care is Samsung’s product insurance. By owning … Continued

New year, new internet: NBN Co urges Aussies to compare plans in 2024

NBN Co is kicking off 2024 with a ‘new year, new internet’ reminder for Aussie households — urging broadband customers to review their current plan and shop around for a better deal. New research from NBN Co reveals that, despite data usage on the network tripling in the past seven years, two-thirds of NBN users … Continued

Queensland electricity tariffs and charges explained

Canstar Blue takes a look at what tariffs are available in Queensland. Find out how energy tariffs work and which tariffs could be the best bet for your home.

Best phone cases in Australia 2024

There are lots of different designs and phone case styles to choose from, especially if you have a more popular device like an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S device — however it may be harder to find cases for certain phones, particularly cheaper devices. Read on for our wrap-up of some of the best phone … Continued

TPG vs Telstra: NBN plans compared

Shopping around for the NBN plan that fits your needs is important. You don’t want to be paying for a plan that doesn’t match your needs, whether that is paying too much for a plan with speeds or features you don’t use or need, or paying for a plan that doesn’t meet your home’s internet … Continued

OPPO releases budget-friendly A79 5G made for entertainment

Buying a new quality phone on a budget has never been easier, thanks to brands like OPPO — a manufacturer that continues to focus on its cheap phone range. The latest release in OPPO’s budget-friendly A series, the OPPO A79 5G, comes hot on the heels of the cheaper OPPO A58. The A79 5G is … Continued

The best trade-in deals for the Samsung Galaxy S24

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S24 series is here, but these premium phones don’t come cheap. With prices beginning at $1,399 for the base Galaxy S24 — and up to $2,799 for the high-end Galaxy S24 Ultra — not everyone can afford these devices, even if you’re not buying your phone at full price upfront. However, … Continued

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans and deals

The brand has also been awarded Canstar Blue’s 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers — Smartphones after taking out the same award in 2023, proving that Aussies find a lot to love about Samsung’s phones. If you’re looking to buy your new phone on a plan, we’ve got all the Galaxy S24 plans and deals … Continued

Best family mobile plans and shared data plans

Compare Telstra, Vodafone and Optus data sharing plans. Most plans are eligible and the service is free in many cases. Review data sharing plans at Canstar Blue.