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 December 3rd 2021
Consumer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an all-new paper that finally gives customers a clearer picture of how the big three telcos compare on mobile network coverage. The ACCC's Mobile …
Posted by July 7th 2022
Aussie telcos will soon have more power to shut down SMS scammers, thanks to new regulatory changes announced by the Federal Government. Amendments to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act will allow mobile providers to better …
Posted by September 23rd 2022
Award-winning Aussie telco Moose Mobile has made the move into NBN, launching a small suite of plans that cater to a range of needs and budgets. Available now, the SIM-only provider's new broadband plans include unlimited …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
5G is now live in Australia, offering faster-than-ever speeds, low latency, and more capacity than existing mobile networks - and it's available from Optus. Although Telstra has positioned itself as Australia's number-one network for 5G, Optus …
Posted by February 28th 2023
Once again, supermarket giant Coles is teaming with telco Boost Mobile to offer bargain hunters a great deal on in-demand tech – this time, the Apple iPad Mini and iPhone 8. From today onwards, customers will …
Posted by November 16th 2021
TPG Telecom has announced that TPG and Vodafone 5G network coverage will triple from today onwards, thanks to the launch of its new 5G standalone core. The company has confirmed that its 5G network now covers …
Posted by January 23rd 2024
Vodafone's 5G mobile network rollout is underway, with coverage available now in selected suburbs. And while Vodafone still has work to do to catch up to its competitors, the telco’s selection of 5G-capable smartphones, low plan …
Posted by November 5th 2021
After quietly offering 5G broadband to selected customers on an invite-only basis, Telstra is finally opening up its ultra-fast internet service to all takers. From this week, both home and business customers in eligible areas can …
Posted by November 4th 2021
Telstra's massive once-a-month flash sale is back, giving customers 24 hours to score massive discounts on a range of big-name devices. This month's Telstra Day is pencilled in for Friday, November 5, and is an opportunity …
Posted by November 3rd 2022