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.
Posted by January 18th 2024
One of the best ways you can manage your mobile broadband use is by getting a prepaid mobile broadband plan — that being a plan that you pay for in advance, typically on a month-to-month …
Posted by January 23rd 2024
Here in Australia, the three major telcos have been busy building their 5G networks, with parts of cities now covered by Telstra and Optus and Vodafone, while manufacturers are rolling out 5G-capable devices. But there’s also a lot of confusion around …
Posted by January 11th 2024
Optus offers both prepaid and postpaid SIM-only plans, along with new smartphones which can be bundled with a postpaid mobile plan. But what can you expect from Optus when it comes to value for money? While …
Posted by October 10th 2024
It’s the battle of the heavyweights. See which provider reigns supreme in this mobile phone plan comparison by Canstar Blue.
Posted by January 8th 2024
Vodafone is kicking off the new year with a new incentive for customers: the launch of its ‘Refer a Friend’ program. This program offers incentive for existing Vodafone customers to refer friends and family to …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Did you or a family member get a new phone this Christmas, but aren’t sure which SIM-only plan you should sign up to? Or maybe you’re just looking for a new plan to see if …
Posted by April 23rd 2024
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 …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
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.
Posted by April 23rd 2024
While Apple seemed to cool it on the big features and upgrades for the iPhone 15 series — with the exception of the introduction of USB C charging — the iPhone 15 Pro still offers …
Posted by December 6th 2023
Australia’s largest telco, Telstra, has paid $24 million in penalties and refunds after the consumer watchdog found that it had wrongly billed over 6,000 customers — the majority of which were small businesses. An Australian Communications …