Posted by October 11th 2023
There are three major NBN connection types that account for most connections: Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) and Fibre to the Node (FTTN), in order of the (generally) fastest to …
Posted by November 13th 2023
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 October 3rd 2023
Telstra has confirmed plans to increase pricing across its home NBN range, with its most popular unlimited plan set to rise to $100 per month from November. Australia's biggest telco has quietly announced the changes via …
Posted by October 3rd 2023
There could be high internet traffic in your area or through your provider, you could have devices on your local network soaking up your bandwidth, or you could simply have a slow plan. On top …
Posted by September 21st 2023
How much electricity does it take to charge a laptop and what does this cost? Canstar Blue breaks down the cost of charging different laptops.
Posted by September 20th 2023
Australia's media regulator has issued Starlink with a very public slap on the wrist, calling out the satellite internet service for failing to comply with Aussie telco industry guidelines. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …
Posted by September 21st 2023
Fast-growing broadband provider Swoop has entered the mobile plan space, recently launching a small suite of postpaid options at competitive prices. The telco has unveiled four new SIM-only plans, with prices beginning from $15 per month …
Posted by January 22nd 2024
5G in Australia: key points 5G is a next-generation mobile technology that offers faster-than-ever speeds for mobile phones, tablets, and more. Telstra, Vodafone and Optus have switched on 5G in limited areas, and are currently …
Posted by September 6th 2023
The ongoing NBN fibre upgrade rollout has shown plenty of love to standalone dwellings, by giving homes and businesses the option to upgrade to fast Fibre to the Premises technology. But for renters and homeowners …
Posted by December 14th 2023
With the NBN rollout completed, and many Aussies already on an NBN plan, it’s important to understand what the different speed tiers are and what they mean for your household's internet needs. While NBN Co …
Posted by August 30th 2023
NBN Co's fight to win back rural customers — and fend off rival satellite service Starlink — is far from over. But in good news for the network, the company's newly-launched Sky Muster Plus Premium …
Posted by July 26th 2023
Eight of Australia's biggest and most well-known telcos have been slapped with formal warnings from the communications regulator, after failing to give customers adequate notice before restricting their service. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …
Posted by July 3rd 2023
In a case of if you can't beat em', join em', Telstra has announced it is has entered into a world-first partnership with SpaceX's Starlink satellite service. The newly-signed agreement will make Telstra the first and …
Posted by October 6th 2023
Home internet provider Swoop is running a refer-a-friend discount that gives new and old customers the chance to score FREE broadband for a full six months. The telco is rewarding customers with a $15 per month …
Posted by June 13th 2023
With the current cost of living squeezing household budgets to the max, it appears many Aussies are cutting costs by downgrading their NBN plan. According to data released by Australia's biggest consumer watchdog, thousands of …
Posted by July 21st 2023
Trying to stream your favourite show, but the Wi-Fi signal in your room is lacking? A Wi-Fi range extender or powerline adaptor could be the answer.
Posted by June 9th 2023
A range of telcos are slashing prices on internet plans for new customers, with savings on a range of plans up for grabs. If you're in the market for a better, cheaper, or faster internet …
Posted by June 2nd 2023
It may be the start of winter, but Optus is coming in hot with a bevy of end-of-financial year deals across new phones, internet plans, tablets and more. Bargain-hunting buyers can save hundreds on premium …
Posted by June 1st 2023
Aussie Broadband is ringing in the new financial year with a full 12 months of savings on its lightning-fast internet plans – as well as up to two months' free across its SIM-only mobile plans. New …
Posted by May 29th 2023
Great news if you’ve been eyeing off a fast NBN plan, but have been put off by the big price tag. Some of Australia’s most well-known internet providers are cutting costs on their speediest NBN …