Tara Donnelly

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.



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Compare the best NBN 1000 plans

Posted by March 11th 2024

For high intensity users, large households or anyone who just wants the fastest internet speeds the NBN has to offer, NBN 1000 — or Gigabit NBN — offers a super fast performance, but often with …


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NBN Co’s new plan to boost your internet speed for FREE

Posted by March 5th 2024

NBN Co has unveiled plans to offer even more value to customers jumping on its free fibre upgrade program. The company is proposing to boost download speeds by up to five times faster on selected …


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Tangerine hacked: Personal info of 230,000 customers exposed

Posted by February 22nd 2024

Tangerine is the latest Aussie telco to suffer a major data breach, after the personal details of 232,000 customers were stolen by hackers.  Tangerine said in a statement that the hack occurred February 18, with management …



How to change NBN providers

Posted by April 3rd 2024

The completion of the NBN rollout means most Australians might already be on an NBN plan. But with so many plans on offer, it can be hard to choose which provider is right for you, …


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How do I port my mobile number?

Posted by October 2nd 2024

When done right, porting your mobile number should take no longer than an hour. But an hour can turn into days. Get the full lowdown at Canstar Blue.


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What is data roaming?

Posted by October 2nd 2024

Global roaming is convenient, but it can also be costly. So here are some ways you can avoid a nasty bill when you get back home.


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Cut your internet bills: Australia’s cheapest NBN plans

Posted by February 21st 2024

This where Canstar Blue comes in. If you're on the hunt for the very cheapest NBN plans from providers big and small, we've got you covered. Using our extensive NBN database, we've picked out the …


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Upgrade to fast NBN with TPG, score $250 off your bill

Posted by February 13th 2024

Ready for faster home internet, but concerned about paying more on your broadband bill? TPG's newest deal for upgrading customers offers superior speeds, as well as a sweet discount on plan prices. For a limited time, …