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.



How to switch NBN providers in 5 steps

Posted by August 18th 2025

Looking to switch NBN providers? Find out how to switch providers and what to expect when changing NBN providers at Canstar Blue.



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Cheapest NBN plans for seniors and pensioners in Australia

Posted by October 1st 2025

Everybody has different needs from their internet connection. Some people only need the internet for emails and Facebook, whereas other people need internet to run their businesses from home or enjoy some high-definition video streaming. …


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Average NBN speed: What is the typical evening speed?

Posted by July 22nd 2025

KEY POINTS Typical evening speeds indicate the expected speeds your NBN plan can achieve during the busy evening peak of 7pm to 11pm. These evening speeds can differ from the maximum possible speed listed for …





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Telstra tops list of Australia’s fastest NBN providers

Posted by June 27th 2025

Australia's consumer watchdog has named Telstra as the current best-performing fixed-line NBN provider. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its quarterly Measuring Broadband Australia update, which analyses the average busy hour performance of …