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Telstra launches Starlink satellite plans: Should you ditch the NBN?

Posted by January 17th 2025

Telstra's new Satellite Home Internet plans are finally available to residential customers, giving Aussies in regional areas a new option for faster and more reliable internet. Originally announced in July 2023, Telstra's satellite plans include broadband …


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Boost Mobile takes on ‘less trusted’ telcos with NBN launch

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Popular prepaid provider Boost Mobile is finally making the move into broadband, announcing plans to begin offering high-speed NBN plans to Aussie customers. The challenger telco — which offers SIM-only mobile service on Telstra’s nationwide network …



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Why so many homes are switching to Aussie Broadband for NBN

Posted by March 15th 2024

Aussie Broadband continues to kick goals in its quest for nationwide NBN domination, according to new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report shows that …



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NBN Co’s new plan to boost your internet speed for FREE

Posted by May 20th 2025

NBN Co has unveiled plans to offer even more value to customers jumping on its free fibre upgrade program. The company is proposing to boost download speeds by up to five times faster on selected …


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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Another ultra performance

Posted by March 20th 2024

Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs and features Samsung has kind of hit the limit when it comes to the flashy features, so it’s no surprise that its focus would be on extras …


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Tangerine hacked: Personal info of 230,000 customers exposed

Posted by February 22nd 2024

Tangerine is the latest Aussie telco to suffer a major data breach, after the personal details of 232,000 customers were stolen by hackers.  Tangerine said in a statement that the hack occurred February 18, with management …



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Cut your internet bills: Australia’s cheapest NBN plans

Posted by February 21st 2024

This where Canstar Blue comes in. If you're on the hunt for the very cheapest NBN plans from providers big and small, we've got you covered. Using our extensive NBN database, we've picked out the …


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Upgrade to fast NBN with TPG, score $250 off your bill

Posted by February 13th 2024

Ready for faster home internet, but concerned about paying more on your broadband bill? TPG's newest deal for upgrading customers offers superior speeds, as well as a sweet discount on plan prices. For a limited time, …


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Motorola Moto G84 5G review: Great quality, low price

Posted by February 20th 2024

Buy Moto G84 5G Motorola Moto G84 5G features and specs Motorola’s G series has offered a range of great quality phones for a cheaper price point, and the Moto G84 5G is no exception, especially thanks …


New financial hardship rules from the ACMA

Regulator cracks down on telcos failing struggling customers

Posted by February 7th 2024

Telco customers experiencing financial hardship will have improved safeguards, thanks to new industry rules to be introduced from late March. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced it will begin to hold telcos to …



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OVO Energy giving away keys to a brand-new Tesla

Posted by February 1st 2024

EV lovers rejoice! OVO Energy is once again giving away a brand-new Tesla to one lucky customer who makes the switch to the provider. The promotion not only includes a Tesla Model 3, but also $2,000 in energy …




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Best phone cases in Australia 2024

Posted by January 24th 2024

There are lots of different designs and phone case styles to choose from, especially if you have a more popular device like an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S device — however it may be harder …


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OPPO releases budget-friendly A79 5G made for entertainment

Posted by January 19th 2024

Buying a new quality phone on a budget has never been easier, thanks to brands like OPPO — a manufacturer that continues to focus on its cheap phone range. The latest release in OPPO’s budget-friendly A …


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The best trade-in deals for the Samsung Galaxy S24

Posted by January 19th 2024

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S24 series is here, but these premium phones don't come cheap. With prices beginning at $1,399 for the base Galaxy S24 — and up to $2,799 for the high-end Galaxy S24 …