Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.
Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara 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.
Posted by August 18th 2022
More Australians are switching to smaller NBN providers in 2022 — and upgrading to faster speeds as the 'big four' broadband sellers see a slightly declining market share. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
A new challenger has entered Australia's already-competitive mobile space, offering a small suite of online-only prepaid plans as well as phone-and-plan bundles. Konec Mobile is a new SIM-only service that claims to tick three key …
Posted by August 11th 2022
Samsung's newest folding devices are now available to pre-order in Australia, with bonuses and extra available to customers who get in early. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 can …
Posted by February 16th 2023
Samsung has unveiled its 2022 foldable phone series, showcasing two new devices with upgraded features and powerful specifications. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 are the successors to last …
Posted by August 10th 2022
SIM-only telco Circles.Life will pay out more than $300,000 in fines and compensation, after breaking industry rules designed to protect customers against identity theft scammers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hit Circles.Life with almost …
Posted by August 8th 2022
One month after giving its postpaid SIM plans a makeover (and price rise!), Telstra has unveiled a new suite of Bundle plans designed for families or multi-device users. The telco's range includes both mobile and …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
With Telstra, Optus and Vodafone rolling out their 5G networks across Australia - and more 5G phones hitting the market - you may be considering a switch to a 5G phone plan. 5G mobile plans are …
Posted by September 14th 2022
Telstra Day is back for August — and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the telco's 24-hour sales event, Telstra is offering perhaps its biggest deal to date. In addition to slashing hundreds of dollars off …
Posted by August 1st 2022
Optus has quietly increased the price of its SIM-only and phone-on-a-plan postpaid services for new customers, several weeks after confirming plan changes for legacy users. All of Optus' postpaid mobile plans have risen in price by …
Posted by July 29th 2022
A week ahead of the likely unveiling of its premium new Galaxy folding phone range for 2022, Samsung has dropped a surprise new colour for its flagship Galaxy S22 devices — a pastel orchid hue …