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 2021
Prepaid phone plans aren't what they used to be. Most telcos that offer prepaid phone plans know that customers want the same generous inclusions that are commonly available on postpaid plans, but with the flexibility of …
Posted by January 22nd 2021
As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra offers some of the most popular and feature-packed NBN plans in the market. Telstra was one of the first big service providers to be more upfront about realistic NBN speed expectations, and …
Posted by January 22nd 2021
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 January 21st 2021
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone range is finally here, offering three brand-new Android phones with 5G capability. And if you're looking to pick up any of the new phones on a telco plan, Optus …
Posted by January 21st 2021
Samsung has announced the first major smartphones of 2021, the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 range. These much-anticipated devices include the standard S21, the S21+, and premium S21 Ultra, and each phone will be available …
Posted by January 20th 2021
The first hot smartphones of 2021 are finally official, with Samsung confirming its Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices are coming to Australian shores ASAP. Featuring an eye-catching new design, professional grade …
Posted by January 13th 2021
The looming completion of the NBN rollout means more Australians are eligible to get connected, or are simply ready to find a better NBN deal. But with so many plans on offer (and plenty of controversy still …
Posted by January 12th 2021
Despite the late start - at least compared to fellow 'big three' telcos Telstra and Optus - Vodafone's 5G mobile network rollout is underway, with coverage available now in selected suburbs. And while Vodafone still has …
Posted by January 11th 2021
Compare internet deals from providers such as Belong, SpinTel, Amaysim, MyRepublic, AusBBS, MATE, Barefoot and Telstra with Canstar Blue.
Posted by January 13th 2021
When it's time to upgrade to a new smartphone, buying on a telco plan is a simple way to spread out your payments and avoid dropping hundreds on a device upfront. But with more providers …