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.
Posted by February 26th 2025
KEY POINTS To configure your modem you can try to connect it to your NBN service, enter the gateway IP address in your browser and login with the provided credentials. Make sure your modem is …
Posted by February 26th 2025
KEY POINTS An NBN connection box connects your modem to the NBN. NBN connection boxes are provided, maintained and installed for free by NBN Co, though some non-standard setups may have a fee. A range …
Posted by December 5th 2024
Canstar Blue compares the fastest internet plans in Australia. Tired of slow download speeds? Find out how fast you can go and what it will cost you.
Posted by September 30th 2025
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.
Posted by October 18th 2024
If you're shopping around for anything home internet related, you've probably seen the acronym ISP floating around. But you may be wondering what those three letters actually mean. Essentially, an ISP is your go-to retailer for …
Posted by October 15th 2024
What is the LBN? It sounds very similar to the NBN, but the fact is LBN is its own network, servicing a range of homes and businesses. In this article, Canstar Blue explores what LBN …
Posted by October 1st 2025
If your home is lucky enough to receive NBN, there are a few things to know about speed tiers. Find out which speed best suits you with Canstar Blue.
Posted by February 26th 2025
High-speed broadband has arrived, but without the right router you may not get the best value out of your new NBN plan.
Posted by September 24th 2024
With the NBN rollout complete but with some homes scoring a speed and connection upgrade, but when it comes to upgrading to a better NBN plan, you may not benefit from the network’s full potential …
Posted by September 17th 2025
While the first round of the rollout technically concluded in 2020, upgrades are still being conducted across the country to give more Aussies access to the fastest and most reliable internet speeds possible. This whole …