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 September 23rd 2022
For Australians looking for an affordable alternative to the big-name telcos, Belong has become a standout provider in the NBN space. But if you're currently on a Belong NBN plan - or considering switching to …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Better late than never: Optus has finally jumped on the 'unlimited data' bandwagon, joining Telstra and Vodafone in offering endless data use on all postpaid mobile plans. While this means that Optus' excess data charges are …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its 11th report into real-world NBN performance, tallying data on the biggest providers to see which telco offers the fastest speeds. This quarter's report covers the …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Australia's 5G rollout is well underway, and with thousands of Aussies now experiencing faster mobile speeds in serviced areas, it's no surprise that 5G connectivity has come to the mid-range phone market. The latest manufacturer …
Posted by November 26th 2020
Telstra is heading to court - and facing $50 million in fines - after admitting to breaches of consumer law that saw over one hundred Indigenous customers signed to unaffordable phone plans. The Australian Competition and …
Posted by October 9th 2024
In a world of big iPhone plans and 24-month phone contracts, it's easy to assume that the major telcos have forgotten about prepaid mobile. However, big-name provider Vodafone has put effort into revamping its prepaid options, recognising that there's …
Posted by September 5th 2023
Sustainable and online-only telco Felix Mobile is officially live in Australia, marking TPG and Vodafone's first combined move into the competitive low-cost SIM-only market. With a focus on green-friendly values and a single, simple plan, Felix …
Posted by January 19th 2024
TPG now owns iiNet, but both offer competitive ADSL and NBN plans starting from just $30. Find out which one reigns supreme in Canstar Blue’s review.
Posted by June 20th 2022
Aussies have long-known AGL as one of the country's biggest providers of gas and electricity, but the energy giant has now made the jump into the telco world with a range of flexible and competitive …
Posted by October 17th 2022
In news that's set to stir up the Aussie mobile market, Optus has not only announced plans to acquire leading smaller telco Amaysim, but will also launch another all-new digital-only mobile brand. Optus is clearly focused …