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 June 21st 2022
Not sold on the NBN? If you’re lucky enough to live in a OptiComm-serviced area, you’ll now be able to sign up to the alternative fibre network via popular provider Aussie Broadband. Announced this month, …
Posted by April 12th 2023
Samsung's newest, biggest and most feature-packed smartphones are finally official! The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra have been unveiled by the Korean tech giant, and both devices are now available to buy …
Posted by June 21st 2022
Ready for 5G internet, but don't want to tie yourself to a 'big three' provider? Good news - Optus is now extending access to its 5G home broadband network to a range of smaller wholesale …
Posted by October 14th 2022
Motorola's first-ever 5G smartphone, the Motorola Edge, is now available to buy in Australia. First announced back in April, the Edge is Motorola's latest flagship device, offering premium specs and features in a 5G-ready package. If …
Posted by June 22nd 2022
Great news if you're a Telstra NBN customer: you may be getting a surprise speed boost in the coming weeks. Telstra has confirmed that it will be rolling out an NBN change that will see eligible …
Posted by October 14th 2022
While Australians have adjusted to the new norms of social distancing, working from home, and staying indoors, the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But despite most of us spending more time indoors and online than ever …
Posted by June 13th 2022
Struggling to get a Wi-Fi signal from the window to the wall in your home? Telstra's new Wi-Fi booster offers corner-to-corner coverage everywhere you need it - guaranteed. Telstra is offering NBN customers a the second-generation …
Posted by January 13th 2023
Just days after the NBN 250 announcement from MyRepublic, Vodafone has also confirmed it's throwing a hat in the high-speed broadband ring. The big-name telco has quietly launched two new, super-fast NBN plans, including a lightning-quick …
Posted by July 7th 2022
Telstra has unveiled a surprise mobile plan shake-up that will offer customers more data, but for a higher monthly price. Beginning Wednesday, 1 July 2020, all of Telstra's postpaid mobile plans will receive a data and …
Posted by July 7th 2022
Australians are no strangers to cheap mobile plans, but completely free mobile service is something that, until now, just hasn't been an option. Enter 'Zero Mobile' - an all-new mobile provider offering a base data …