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.





From left to right: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone SE 2nd Generation

Vodafone iPhone Plans & Prices

Posted by March 27th 2025

Compare Vodafone iPhone plans at Canstar Blue. See the latest prices and deals for the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and all older iPhone models.


Two iPhone 12 Pro Max phones in Gold and Blue

Optus iPhone plans and prices

Posted by March 27th 2025

Compare all Optus iPhone plans in Australia with Canstar Blue, including the latest deals on the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.


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Telstra iPhone Plans & Prices

Posted by March 27th 2025

As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra unsurprisingly offers a comprehensive range of iPhone plans, stocking all the newest and hottest Apple devices. Of course, you'll also get unlimited talk and text in Australia, plus no excess data …


iPhone 15 Pro phones

Unlimited data iPhone plans compared

Posted by March 26th 2025

If you're planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series — or just want a good deal on an iPhone — you're going to need the right data plan. The iPhone 16 range offers more …


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TPG, Vodafone and iiNet increasing NBN prices

Posted by March 26th 2025

TPG, Vodafone and iiNet NBN customers may soon be hit with a bigger broadband bill, thanks to new price increases from parent company TPG Telecom. From March 26, monthly prices on selected plans will jump as …


What are the best 5G phones in Australia?

Posted by March 27th 2025

5G is being rolled out worldwide and Australia has jumped on the bandwagon, with 5G now available across most major cities and metro areas. If you’re lucky enough to live or work in a 5G-enabled …


Hand holding blue iPhone 13 Pro

What is the cheapest iPhone?

Posted by March 27th 2025

iPhones are some of the most popular devices, whether you love a bit of luxury or if you want a simple phone to use day to day. However, iPhones are known to be one of …