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 October 15th 2024
Is your phone plan just not doing it for you? Canstar Blue is here to run through the process of cancelling your phone plan, whether you're with a big provider or a smaller telco. How do …
Posted by October 10th 2024
Phone plans come with expiry periods of between 7 and 365 days. But which offer the best value for money? Canstar Blue explains.
Posted by October 1st 2024
OPPO’s latest additions to its budget-friendly OPPO A series offer durability and quality, combined with OPPO’s signature sleek design style, for under $300 AUD. The OPPO A60 5G and OPPO A40 have both received MIL-STD 810H …
Posted by October 1st 2024
This is especially important to know if you're planning on holidaying overseas anytime soon, and will be picking up a SIM card to use on your travels. In this guide, we'll take you how to …
Posted by October 1st 2024
eSIMs are a quick and convenient way to sign up to a phone plan and Telstra has made it even easier thanks to the ability to set up your new phone plan with an eSIM …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Depending on your telco and phone plan, a few things can happen if you run out of mobile data — including excess usage fees or slowed speeds. If running out of data is a regular occurrence, …
Posted by March 13th 2025
If you’re considering a new iPhone, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to buy the latest release, and to know if the upgrades are worth the generally more expensive price. In this guide, …
Posted by March 10th 2025
Key points Having a locked phone means that your phone is tied to its original mobile network carrier and is not able to be used with another provider’s SIM card. You can check your phone’s …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Motorola’s latest addition to its premium Edge series is here, with two more devices making up the 2024 Edge range — the Motorola Edge 50 and the Edge 50 Neo. These two phones join the …
Posted by October 1st 2024
OPPO, one of the leading brands in the affordable smartphone space, has released its latest phone in the budget-friendly A series — the OPPO A80. The OPPO A80 is a phone that is built to last, …