Aussie Broadband vs Superloop: NBN Compared

Aussie Broadband is becoming one of Australia’s most popular NBN sellers, able to hold its own compared to other providers (even if it’s not the cheapest on the market). In fact, Aussie Broadband has been rated the best NBN provider in Canstar Blue’s Customer Satisfaction ratings for two years running. So how does it compare … Continued

OPPO Find X5 review: Serious quality with serious cameras

OPPO’s early 2022 series — the OPPO Find X5 range — delivers the latest premium experience across a range of price points. The Find X5 sits in the middle of the more premium and expensive Find X5 Pro, and the more budget-friendly Find X5 Lite. Often, devices sitting in that middle range can miss out … Continued

New Golden Bakery ‘scone loaf’ divides opinions

A limited-edition ‘scone loaf’ which recently hit supermarket shelves has garnered mixed reviews online. Golden Bakery’s scone-inspired loaf includes 20 thick slices and is available from Coles, Woolworths, and other independent grocers for $5.50. The latest bread creation has been described as crunchy on the outside when toasted and soft on the inside. It’s also … Continued

Motorola announces three new smartphones in Australia

The American telecommunications company, which is a subsidiary of Lenovo, has announced a major three additions to its suite of smartphones. The Motorola Edge 30, Moto G82 5G, and the Moto E32 will cover a range of price points, be released on different dates, and most importantly, have a whole host of different capabilities. Let’s … Continued

Telstra error leads to delayed $11 million payout for customers

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has again called out Telstra for compliance failures, after the telco delayed paying customers more than $11 million in compensation. The ACMA launched an investigation into Telstra’s conduct regarding compensation owed to its customers for faulty landline connections or late repairs in the period between July 2017 and … Continued

Bonus data and big discounts: the top 5 mid-year mobile plan deals

It’s still only May, but savvy shoppers can score an early end-of-financial-year bargain by snapping up SIM-only plans from selected telcos. If you’re over your current phone plan, you can grab ongoing discounts or bonus data by jumping on eligible plans from both big-name and smaller telcos, including Vodafone, Dodo, and TPG. Look in the … Continued

Powerline Adapters: What are they and do you need one?

Slow internet can be frustrating, whether it’s time-consuming downloads, a movie that keeps buffering or video calls that keep dropping out. However, there are ways you can improve the internet in your home, one of which is using a powerline adapter. Ethernet powerline adapters are a cost-effective way to help improve your home’s WiFi. But, … Continued

TPG, Vodafone, iiNet & Internode offering cheaper 5G home internet — but there’s a catch

5G home broadband options have been an increasingly popular home internet alternative to the NBN, thanks to the ongoing rollout of 5G networks. The range of NBN providers under the TPG Telecom umbrella are some of the most recent telcos to offer the product, and have now rolled out a shake-up to their 5G plans, … Continued

NBN Co proposes price changes that could double your broadband bill

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released full details on proposed variations to broadband pricing submitted by NBN Co that, if approved, could cause internet bills to double over the next decade. NBN Co has asked for changes to the Special Access Undertaking (SAU), which regulates how internet providers can access and sell … Continued

How do I reduce my data usage?

Going over your data limit? Canstar Blue has 5 tips to help you reduce your data usage and save even money on your phone bill.