Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Telco Editor and resident consumer tech expert. Covering all things phone and internet, Tara is passionate about helping consumers better-navigate their telco options and shining a light on the next best deals, from SIM-only phone plans to the fastest NBN offers.
Posted by November 14th 2019
You may not have heard of upstart telco Circles.Life, but the brand-new provider is offering a limited-time deal that's near unbeatable: 100GB of data for just $28 per month. No, that's not a typo. Sign up …
Posted by November 8th 2019
Optus has ended TPG's download speed dominance, unexpectedly claiming the number-one spot in the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report on NBN performance. The ACCC has today released its seventh Measuring Broadband Australia report, which …
Posted by November 4th 2019
Optus' 5G rollout is hitting its stride, with the telco today announcing several key updates to its 5G strategy - including expanded mobile and broadband offerings, plus plans for 4K Ultra HD video streaming in …
Posted by November 14th 2019
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 November 15th 2019
Canstar Blue has compiled a comparison of major NBN providers in Australia. Find the best NBN plan for your needs!
Posted by November 15th 2019
Compare internet deals from providers such as Belong, SpinTel, Amaysim, MyRepublic, AusBBS, MATE, Barefoot and Telstra with Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 31st 2019
Pay TV provider Foxtel has launched an all-new loyalty program designed to reward long-term customers. Foxtel First is a free rewards scheme that offers experiences, event tickets, and more to participating Foxtel subscribers. Rather than using …
Posted by October 30th 2019
After months of delays and setbacks, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally available to Australian buyers. And if you're looking to avoid paying $3,000 upfront for the flexible new device, you can now pick up …
Posted by October 29th 2019
Pop culture's preeminent vampire is returning to the small screen, thanks to a new co-production between Netflix and the BBC. Netflix has confirmed that its three-episode adaptation of Dracula will soon be available to Australian viewers, with …
Posted by October 28th 2019
The Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) has released its report into telco complaints over the 2018-2019 financial year - and while customer satisfaction appears to be on the rise, there's still several areas where providers are falling …