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Posted by June 30th 2025
Key points The average internet bill in Australia is around $85 per month for NBN. The average home wireless broadband plan is $73 per month and mobile broadband is $57 per month. Prices for NBN …
Posted by June 30th 2025
Another household bill spike is on the horizon, with NBN Co set to change its wholesale pricing from July 1. The network operator confirmed in early May that it plans to raise average prices on its …
Posted by June 27th 2025
Australia's consumer watchdog has named Telstra as the current best-performing fixed-line NBN provider. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its quarterly Measuring Broadband Australia update, which analyses the average busy hour performance of …
Posted by June 24th 2025
Survey finds nearly one quarter of Australians say they’ve never checked to see if they could change plans or providers to save on household bills
Posted by June 19th 2025
New rules finalised today will help make energy bills fairer, by limiting fees, price hikes and unreasonable conditions.
Posted by June 19th 2025
The June sale season is a great time to bag serious bargains on not just appliances, fashion and homewares, but also smartphones. Telcos and manufacturers alike are slashing prices on devices and plans this end …
Posted by June 18th 2025
Australia's 2025 end of financial year sales have kicked off, and bargain hunters already know there's no better time to score savings on everything from fashion to furniture. But if you're looking to cut down …
Posted by June 12th 2025
Looking to trim your grocery bill? This week’s half-price specials at major supermarkets could help you save big on everyday essentials. From pantry staples to household favourites, here’s what’s on offer to help you shop …
Posted by June 9th 2025
If you've been eyeing a top-tier cordless vacuum cleaner but holding off because of the price, now might be the time to make your move. Dyson has just slashed the price of its Cyclone V10 …
Posted by June 3rd 2025
iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …
Posted by June 3rd 2025
Choosing the best mobile plan 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 …
Posted by June 3rd 2025
If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …
Posted by June 3rd 2025
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.
Posted by June 3rd 2025
Compare the best value NBN plans on each speed tier using Canstar Blue's unique Value Score methodology. Find the best NBN plans for you.
Posted by June 11th 2025
Which appliances are the most expensive to run in the home? Read on to find out with this Canstar Blue guide.
Posted by May 30th 2025
In this article, Canstar Blue explains the difference between standing offer electricity plans and market offer electricity plans.
Posted by June 30th 2025
Household power bills are set to rise by up to $228 in the next financial year as the energy regulators today announced the final default market prices for 2025-26. From July 1, the annual cost of …
Posted by May 23rd 2025
Aussie households could save more than $5,000 in 2025, just by switching providers for their household bills, or making simple changes at the supermarket, new research from Canstar Blue has revealed. Canstar Blue compared prices across …
Posted by May 22nd 2025
Do you find it hard to get snuggly in Winter, worrying about your power bill? Canstar Blue has some tips to help cut your winter power bill.
Posted by May 20th 2025
More cost of living pain is on the way for potentially millions of households, with Australia's biggest telco announcing sweeping price changes across both phone and internet plans. Telstra will adjust its suite of residential postpaid …