Harrison Astbury is a Canstar Blue journalist specialising in consumer technology and the telecommunications industry. With a degree in journalism from Griffith University and a keen eye for detail, he’s determined to help consumers make better-informed decisions, especially when it comes to their internet and phone plans.
Posted by September 6th 2019
Dongles – or USB modems – and pocket Wi-Fi are becoming increasingly popular due to the drop in price of mobile broadband. Usually, you need a mobile broadband plan to make use of either a …
Posted by August 5th 2019
Documentaries on Netflix seem to be on the up. Netflix’s production studios are pumping more out almost every week – some binge-worthy and others just bizarre. Settling in for some good fact-based television is a …
Posted by September 26th 2018
FTTP stands for fibre to the premises and is one of the rarer types of NBN connection. Review speeds, plans & prices on FTTP connections with Canstar Blue.
Posted by September 25th 2018
If you thought the Perth to London flight was long, wait until you see what Singapore Airlines can do with its new Airbus – capable of flying for 20 hours. The airline has announced that it …
Posted by September 26th 2018
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is not far off completion, and if you’re not connected yet it’s probably only a matter of time until you are. So, what’s available at your place? Well, unless you’re …
Posted by September 24th 2018
If you were sceptical of a Tesla electric car holding up in a crash, a new report may quell your concerns. The company’s newest model, the Model 3, has been awarded top marks in the United …
Posted by September 18th 2018
These days it’s all about bingeing Netflix and other streaming services, making it easy to believe free-to-air television has gone the way of the dinosaur. Not so. Traditional TV networks have largely gotten on the …
Posted by February 12th 2019
If you ever wondered if your Netflix binge habits are normal, now is your chance to confirm it. Telstra has for the first time revealed just how much data its customers are using, and the results …
Posted by June 25th 2019
You may have heard of Chromecast, but what is it? Chromecast is developed by Google and is officially designated as a digital media player. It looks like a dongle and is used to stream Netflix, …
Posted by September 5th 2019
Amazon Prime is the latest in streaming services to reach Australia. It starts at just USD $2.99 a month. See how it compares to Netflix and Stan with Canstar Blue.