Emma Bradstock

Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for more than six years, having written more than 300 articles for Canstar Blue. Emma covers a range of topics — from NBN speeds and technology to the latest release phones — and strives to help readers find the right phone and internet plans for their needs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University, has more than a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media, and contributed to Canstar Blue’s Highly Commended award for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024. You can follow Emma on LinkedIn.


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Best mobile phone plans for kids

Posted by August 1st 2025

What are the best phone plans for kids? Canstar Blue compares good mobile options for children and provides tips on what to look for.


Best internet plans and best internet deals

Best Internet Deals [August 2025]

Posted by August 1st 2025

Compare internet deals from providers such as Belong, SpinTel, Amaysim, MyRepublic, AusBBS, MATE, Barefoot and Telstra with Canstar Blue.




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What is the average mobile phone bill per month?

Posted by July 29th 2025

KEY POINTS The average monthly phone bill for prepaid SIM-only plans is $25 per month, while postpaid SIM-only customers pay around $44 per month. The average monthly phone bill for phone-on-a-plan customers is $82 per …


SpinTel speed test

SpinTel internet speed test

Posted by July 22nd 2025

How to speed test SpinTel internet To test your SpinTel internet speeds, using the speed test tool above, simply click ‘Go’ and wait for the tool to show your speed test results. As well as being a …


Optus speed test

Optus internet speed test

Posted by July 22nd 2025

Is your Optus internet plan up to speed? Use Canstar Blue's free Optus speed test tool to see if you're getting the speeds you pay for.


Exetel speed test

Exetel internet speed test

Posted by July 22nd 2025

Are you getting the speeds your pay for with your Exetel internet plan? Use Canstar Blue's free Exetel speed test tool to check your speeds.


Aussie Broadband speed test

Aussie Broadband internet speed test

Posted by July 22nd 2025

Is your Aussie Broadband internet plan up to speed? Use our free Aussie Broadband speed test tool to test your internet speeds.


TPG speed test

TPG internet speed test

Posted by July 22nd 2025

Need to test your TPG internet plan's speed? Use our free TPG speed test tool to see if your TPG internet is up to speed.