Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar Blue’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.
She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.
You can read more of Tara's published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.
Posted by January 19th 2024
TPG has fast become one of the most popular home internet service providers in Australia. Behind Telstra, it’s become one of Australia’s largest telcos, thanks to its acquisition of iiNet and its subsidiaries (including Internode), …
Posted by May 11th 2021
If you've struggled to find a fast and reliable fixed internet connection, Telstra's updated mobile and 5G broadband plans make a compelling argument for going wireless. The telco has quietly increased data on its 4G/5G mobile …
Posted by April 10th 2024
NBN Co has announced plans to provide a further 900,000 homes and businesses with free speed upgrades, bringing the total number of premises scheduled to receive a performance boost up to 1.1 million. The upgrades are …
Posted by May 27th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its new report on NBN speeds and performance, the first for 2021 and 12th quarterly report to date. Analysing the average download, upload and streaming-specific speeds …
Posted by August 22nd 2024
Retailer-of-all-trades Kogan is launching a new bundle offer to entice customers to jump on board with both energy and home internet plans. Sign on for Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy, stay with both plans for at …
Posted by April 10th 2024
Whether you're on the hunt for your first NBN plan, or you're a current NBN user with the need for speed, you may be wondering just how fast Australia's broadband network can get. Speed is …
Posted by March 7th 2022
Today’s internet is more than just about data. Providers such as Optus offer entertainment bundles on some plans, so you can not only browse the web but enjoy streaming and premium TV as well. Read …
Posted by September 23rd 2022
For Australians looking for an affordable alternative to the big-name telcos, Belong has become a standout provider in the NBN space. But if you're currently on a Belong NBN plan - or considering switching to …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its 11th report into real-world NBN performance, tallying data on the biggest providers to see which telco offers the fastest speeds. This quarter's report covers the …
Posted by January 19th 2024
TPG now owns iiNet, but both offer competitive ADSL and NBN plans starting from just $30. Find out which one reigns supreme in Canstar Blue’s review.