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 July 22nd 2019
Optus has added a new perk to its already value-packed mobile plans: a free six or 12-month subscription to Apple Music. The telco announced today that it will throw in an exclusive Apple Music trial offer with eligible …
Posted by July 22nd 2019
5G is officially live in Australia - albeit it in very limited areas. Telstra's 5G network has been switched on in selected locations in all major cities, while Optus has began offering its own 5G home …
Posted by July 9th 2019
Looking for a more affordable way to get your hands on an iPhone or high-end Samsung Galaxy? Leading prepaid telco Boost Mobile has announced a new phone partnership that aims to take the expense (and commitment!) out of …
Posted by July 19th 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 July 16th 2019
Compare internet deals from providers such as Belong, SpinTel, Amaysim, MyRepublic, AusBBS, MATE, Barefoot and Telstra with Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 19th 2019
2019 is likely to be 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 …
Posted by June 28th 2019
As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra unsurprisingly has many iPhone plans. Telstra is also king for extra perks, often throwing in bonuses like Foxtel subscriptions, Apple Music memberships, data-free music streaming and data-free sports streaming. Read …
Posted by June 25th 2019
If you're scared of commitment, Telstra's all-new mobile plans bring flexibility back to buying a smartphone. The telco has announced a shake-up to its postpaid plan range - namely scrapping both lock-in contracts and excess data …
Posted by July 2nd 2019
Providers like Optus, Telstra, Vodafone & Virgin Mobile allow you to ‘lease’ a mobile phone plan. Found out if it’s worth it at Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 17th 2019
Optus is one of three telcos to offer iPhone XS Max plans, and there's lots to get excited about. The telco offers all three model sizes with a variety of plans, and — like Telstra …