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 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 February 26th 2025
KEY POINTS NBN offers six speed tiers, ranging from 12Mbps to 1000Mbps. Many factors can affect the actual internet speed: connection type, the number of devices being used, peak usage times and more. To choose …
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 …
Posted by October 22nd 2024
Never has such a small piece of technology controlled our lives like the mobile phone, making day-to-day life infinitely easier and replacing several pieces of tech along the way. Because of this handy mini computer …
Posted by October 1st 2024
The annual phone plan price rise seems to be inevitable for many of us, with Telstra, Optus and Vodafone increasing their mobile plan prices in 2024. Telstra is the latest telco to announce that its phone …