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.



NBN fibre upgrade for homes

NBN fibre upgrade guide

Posted by March 19th 2024

With more demands on our internet services than ever, NBN Co is rolling out upgrades to millions of Aussie homes and businesses so more people can have access to fast speed NBN plans. But there are …


NBN market report Aussie Broadband March 2024

Why so many homes are switching to Aussie Broadband for NBN

Posted by March 15th 2024

Aussie Broadband continues to kick goals in its quest for nationwide NBN domination, according to new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report shows that …



Best flip phone

Best flip phone of 2024

Posted by October 2nd 2024

However, with more flip phones entering the Australian market in recent years, it might feel a little overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the flip phones currently available in Australia …



The Best Modems for Mobile Broadband

Best 4G Mobile Broadband Modems in Australia

Posted by February 28th 2024

Whether you have home wireless internet as an alternative to the NBN in your home, or if you’re looking to a mobile broadband plan to take when travelling or to supplement your home internet during …


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Another ultra performance

Posted by March 20th 2024

Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs and features Samsung has kind of hit the limit when it comes to the flashy features, so it’s no surprise that its focus would be on extras …


Young male student in yellow checking mobile phone happily

Optus SIM-only phone plans

Posted by October 11th 2024

If you’ve just come out of a lengthy phone contract, or you’re just looking for a better BYO phone deal, a SIM-only plan may be a great way to save some money and get access …


A person using a phone to check their Optus balance

How to check your Optus balance

Posted by October 2nd 2024

This is why it can be handy to check your phone plan balance, so you can recharge or top up your plan when you're running low on data. If you're an Optus customer, using the …