What is an off-grid solar system in Australia?

What is an off-grid solar system and how does it work to power your home or business? Canstar Blue investigates.

NBN battery explained

If you’re one of the lucky souls to be on a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) NBN connection, your NBN installation might also include a battery pack to weather any power outages. However, as with all batteries, these will eventually run out of charge – so if you’re considering battery back-up, there’s a few key … Continued

Google Pixel 8 review: More premium, but a bigger price

In the premium phone market mostly dominated by Apple and Samsung, Google has been steadily gaining on both brands to offer a competitive premium phone experience at a lower starting price. While the Pixel 8 is $200 more expensive than the entry price of its predecessors, the Pixel 7 and 6, Google has included upgrades … Continued

What is Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) NBN?

FTTP stands for fibre to the premises and is one of the rarer types of NBN connection. Review speeds, plans & prices on FTTP connections with Canstar Blue.

Christmas food prices compared: is ALDI, Coles or Woolies cheaper?

It’s both the most wonderful and expensive time of the year, with many Aussie households likely to fork out much more than the cost of their regular grocery shop on food and drinks over the Christmas season. To help you shop smarter and save money at the checkout, we’ve compiled a Christmas food price comparison … Continued

The best Christmas movies on Disney+

After an agonising wait, Christmas is finally here. At the end of a big day of Christmas activities, is there anything better than settling in to watch a holiday classic? Streaming powerhouse Disney+ has got you sorted, with a massive range to satisfy the entire family. Here’s a list of the top 10 Christmas movies to watch on Disney+: … Continued

NBN bundles compared: Home phone and internet

Compare NBN bundles from service providers including Telstra, TPG and Optus in this Canstar Blue review. How to find the best bundle!

Bingeworthy Christmas movies on BINGE

The holiday season is well and truly here – after a long hard day of being festive, there’s nothing quite like kicking back with a classic Christmas flick. If the Christmas movies available on streamers like Netflix and Disney+ aren’t for you,  BINGE might be the way to go. Find out what Christmas movies to watch on BINGE … Continued

Boost vs Telstra: Phone plans compared

Boost Mobile is a tiny telco utilising the Telstra network. But does it offer better value than the old guard? Canstar Blue reviews Telstra and Boost phone plans.

What are Solar Panels?

You may have heard about solar panels before and wondered what all the buzz was about. There has certainly been an increasing amount of ‘buzz’ about solar panels over the past year or two as the price Australian householders pay for power has soared. So, what’s the connection? As an energy consumer, every time you … Continued