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.


Pixel 8 review

Google Pixel 8 review: More premium, but a bigger price

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 …


Boost vs Telstra Comparison

Boost vs Telstra: Phone plans compared

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.


iPhone 15 Pro review

iPhone 15 Pro review: Is it worth the upgrade?

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 …


Telstra billing error slammed by ACMA

Not good enough: Regulator slams Telstra over new billing blunder

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 …


Cheap phones Christmas buying guide Australia

Top 5 cheap phones to buy this Christmas

Posted by December 4th 2023

It’s that time of year where, if you haven’t already started thinking about your Christmas shopping, you might want to start. While budgets may be a little tighter this year, there’s some good news if you’re …


International Calling

Best Mobile Phone Plans with International Calling

Posted by October 3rd 2024

Previously, many providers would shed international credit from their plans entirely, but now, international texts and minutes are almost a standard expectation from providers. If you need to call overseas a fair bit, or you …



Young woman lying on beach sing mobile phone

Optus International Roaming Review & Guide

Posted by October 3rd 2024

Global roaming can really add up if you use your phone plan as you normally would in Australia, which can end up with phone bill of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You can always …



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WiFi Range: What is the distance for a WiFi signal?

Posted by November 22nd 2023

Ever had moments where you find your WiFi has dropped out when moving from one room to another? While WiFi can be convenient, there is a limit to how far it can reach, not to …