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Tara Donnelly

Tara Donnelly 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.


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (March 2024)

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Choosing the best energy plans is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …


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Best Internet Deals [March 2024]

Posted by March 1st 2024

Compare internet deals from providers such as Belong, SpinTel, Amaysim, MyRepublic, AusBBS, MATE, Barefoot and Telstra with Canstar Blue.


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Best Mobile Phone Plans [March 2024]

Posted by March 22nd 2024

If you’re shopping around for a new mobile phone plan, keep an eye out for these deals. Compare phone plan deals with Canstar Blue.


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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 …


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How to choose your mobile phone number in Australia

Posted by February 22nd 2024

Rather than having to memorise some random new number, or put up with porting your current number, some providers allow you to choose your own mobile phone number, with varying degrees of customisation. However, four …


How to change NBN providers

Posted by February 21st 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, …


NBN Speed Test

Posted by February 20th 2024

How do you know if your NBN speed is slow or not? Speed tests are easy to do and can reveal a lot about how good your internet is.


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How do I port my mobile number?

Posted by February 16th 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 February 14th 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 …