Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Telco Editor and an expert in mobile, broadband, and consumer technology. Having spent years reporting on the telco space in Australia, the US and Canada, she’s covered countless phone launches and industry changes, including the worldwide rise of 4G and 5G and Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout. With a background in retail banking as well as digital media, Tara is passionate about simplifying often complex subjects in order to help consumers stay informed, connected, and confident about technology. When she’s not talking telco, Tara also contributes to Canstar Blue’s streaming and pay TV content, and is always looking for binge-watching recommendations.
Posted by January 22nd 2020
Want to save up to $600 on your groceries each year (and score a great value phone plan in the process)? Woolworths Mobile's latest deal gives customers a 10% discount EVERY MONTH on Woolworths orders, …
Posted by January 21st 2020
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its annual Communications Market Report, highlighting the trends and changes in the Australian broadband and mobile industry over the 2018-2019 period. The big takeaway? While data use continues …
Posted by January 21st 2020
Aussies are demanding more and more data. If you’re looking for an unlimited broadband plan, compare the best providers with Canstar Blue.
Posted by January 23rd 2020
Canstar Blue has compiled a comparison of major NBN providers in Australia. Find the best NBN plan for your needs!
Posted by January 13th 2020
As devastating bushfires continue to impact thousands of Australians, telcos big and small are stepping up to offer aid and support, both to affected customers and members of the emergency services. Staying in touch with loved …
Posted by January 14th 2020
If you missed out on a new phone in the Boxing Day sales, never fear: Woolworths Mobile and Vodafone are each giving customers another chance at a great device deal. Both telcos are cutting prices …
Posted by January 22nd 2020
If you’re shopping around for a new mobile phone plan, keep an eye out for these deals. Compare phone plan deals with Canstar Blue.
Posted by December 31st 2019
2019 has been the year of 5G, with both Telstra and Optus officially switching on their respective networks in selected areas. While it's still early days for the next-generation mobile technology, lucky Telstra customers can …
Posted by December 31st 2019
The next big thing in mobile and internet is finally here. 5G is now live in Australia, offering faster-than-ever speeds, low latency, and more capacity than existing mobile networks - and it's available from Optus. Although …
Posted by January 6th 2020
2019 is the year of 5G in Australia (and around the world). The next-generation mobile technology promises fast data speeds, more reliable connections, and a brave new world of 'inter-connectedness' that has been dubbed ‘Everything …