Abi Buckland

Abi Buckland Abi Buckland covers a wide range of topics at Canstar Blue, including the Telco and Energy sectors, as well as consumer news. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Business Management and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Queensland.


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What is the cheapest iPhone?

Posted by December 21st 2023

iPhones are great devices, both if you love a bit of luxury and if you want a simple phone to use day to day. The simple design and crystal-clear user interface also makes the iPhone …


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How to watch the 2023 Boxing Day Test in Australia

Posted by December 19th 2023

Santa’s greatest present will be getting unwrapped on December 26 – yes, for cricket fans, it really is! – when the Boxing Day test match gets underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where some of …


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Where to buy SIM cards in Australia

Posted by December 21st 2023

A subscriber identity module, otherwise known as SIM card, is needed to connect your phone to your provider's network and essentially identifies the phone as yours. This then gives the device the ability to make …


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A review of VoIP phone services in Australia

Posted by January 19th 2024

Voice over Internet Protocol can be a cost effective way to replace your home landline. Find out what VoIP services to look out for in Australia at Canstar Blue


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How to check your Vodafone balance

Posted by November 23rd 2023

Without data, you can't use social media on the go, not to mention check emails or watch YouTube - you're basically restricted to calls, texting (provided calls and texts are unlimited), and any other data-free …


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What are the best 5G modems available in Australia?

Posted by November 16th 2023

Getting your home or office space connected to the quickest possible internet speeds can be of the utmost priority to many Australians. 5G has made this goal that much more accessible, as the successor to 4G. So …


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How fast is mobile broadband? 5G & 4G speed

Posted by November 21st 2023

If you're working from home, travelling often, or need to use the internet a lot for your job, it's great to have mobile broadband, even just as a backup in the bottom of a drawer …


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How to check your Telstra balance

Posted by November 23rd 2023

If you’re on a prepaid phone plan, there’s one thing that will always be on your mind – data  (and if you’re on a postpaid plan, data might still be a concern too). The last …


Vodafone Coverage Map Explained

Posted by November 22nd 2023

Find out how much of Australia the Vodafone network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.


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How to configure a modem

Posted by November 7th 2023

Manually setting up a modem might seem like a task that should always be kept to the professionals. However, if you have a compatible modem and the right instructions, it should be fairly simple to …