Posted by October 1st 2024
If you are signed up to Telstra (or considering signing up to Australia’s largest telco) and you have or are planning on getting a new phone, you might be wondering: is my phone locked to …
Posted by March 10th 2025
Switching telcos and in need of a new SIM card? Here's everything you need to know about how to activate a SIM card in your phone.
Posted by October 1st 2024
As much praise as the high-end Samsung models have received in recent years, the more affordable devices have been proven to pack a similar punch to the premium range. Read on with Canstar Blue to …
Posted by August 11th 2025
Gone are the days of phone plans with limited call and text inclusions, with unlimited standard national calls and SMS pretty much standard across postpaid and prepaid plans. Thanks to the constant improvement in smartphones …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
If you’re planning on buying a new iPhone, it can be hard to decide which iPhone is going to be best for you. Do you go with the latest phone, or do you go with …
Posted by April 1st 2025
Are you getting the best value for money from your mobile phone or broadband plan? Data rollover could be the answer. Find out more at Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 30th 2025
Learn about the Australian telco industry, and which providers might be the best fit for you in terms of features and coverage.
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 …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
If you’re looking to cut costs and don’t use your phone too much, you might want to look at a $10 phone plan. While your choices might be limited compared to more expensive plans, there …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
It goes without saying that the sheer size of Australia makes finding mobile reception outside of the coastal fringes can be hit and miss. If you’re away from a city or large regional town you …
Posted by March 14th 2024
Samsung is going all out with its 2024 Galaxy A series, announcing two new additions — the Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G. Both phones feature a new step up in quality, at …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
However, with more flip phones entering the Australian market in recent years, it might feel a little overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the flip phones currently available in Australia …
Posted by February 29th 2024
Which telcos operate Australian call centres and which send your calls overseas? Canstar Blue explores an often difficult subject to discuss.
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 …
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 …
Posted by March 10th 2025
Providers like Amaysim, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone let you choose your own mobile number. Find out how to do it with Canstar Blue
Posted by July 24th 2025
If you’ve just come out of a lengthy phone contract, or you’re just looking for a better BYO phone deal, a SIM-only plan may be a great way to save some money and get access …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
This is why it can be handy to check your phone plan balance, so you can recharge or top up your plan when you're running low on data. If you're an Optus customer, using the …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
Global roaming is convenient, but it can also be costly. So here are some ways you can avoid a nasty bill when you get back home.
Posted by February 13th 2024
Satellite phones provide a vital link of communication for people in rural areas. Which satellite service is best? Canstar Blue reviews satellite phones.