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 April 14th 2021
There’s no doubt that cheap mobile phones are becoming more popular each year. When smartphone technology was still in its infancy, that tech came with big price tags, and if you wanted a phone with …
Posted by April 12th 2021
Nokia is the latest smartphone brand to announce its newest range of reliable and durable devices with multi-day battery life. In addition to several new smartphones, Nokia has also unveiled a new, simplified naming structure, …
Posted by April 10th 2024
Whether you’re switching over to the NBN for the first time, or looking to find the best NBN plan to suit your household, it can be confusing to decide which NBN plan you need. There …
Posted by March 9th 2021
Carrying on the brand's tradition of affordable smartphones packed with features is the Nokia 5.4. These days, Nokia has a more recognisable reputation for producing a solid smartphone experience for a cheaper price point (with …
Posted by September 7th 2022
Nokia is back! Compare Nokia 8 phone plans at Canstar Blue. Get your hands on the Nokia 8 with a beefy plan from less than $65 a month.
Posted by March 1st 2021
When it comes to value for money, OPPO certainly packs a punch with its wide selection of smartphones for all sorts of users and price points — from premium phones to cheap devices. Enter the …
Posted by May 29th 2024
Away from the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy fanfare is a smaller consumer fanbase, dedicated to OPPO phones. Hailing from China, OPPO has been manufacturing mobile phones for some time, but it’s only in recent years …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
In a win for budget-conscious Aussies, Realme is the latest phone manufacturer to launch its first 5G phone, the Realme 7 5G. This device is now one of the cheapest 5G phones on the market, …
Posted by January 19th 2024
When it comes to internet plans, there may be a few names you think about, and for many Aussies, Dodo would no doubt be one of them. Dodo, which is part of the Vocus group …
Posted by April 7th 2022
It's that time of the year when Samsung launches its Galaxy S series of phones, and no surprises that this year's devices are called the S21 series. The range includes three devices, the Galaxy S21, …