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 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, …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Australia’s largest telco Telstra might be the biggest name in the nation when it comes to mobile — but if you’re thinking of cheap phone plans, the company might not be what comes to mind. However, …
Posted by September 10th 2024
Google’s latest Pixel series is here. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL along with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold — the first foldable Pixel to be released in Australia — …
Posted by October 1st 2024
In times where something might be going wrong with your phone plan, if customer service is bad, it might be enough to send you to a new provider. If that’s the case, and you’re fed …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Our mobile phones are as much an essential part of our monthly expenses as any other utility. However, not all phone plans are created equal. You might be wondering if you're paying a little ‘too …