Posted by April 23rd 2024
In the premium phone market mostly dominated by Apple and Samsung, Google has been steadily gaining on both brands to offer a competitive premium phone experience at a lower starting price. While the Pixel 8 …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Boost Mobile is a tiny telco utilising the Telstra network. But does it offer better value than the old guard? Canstar Blue reviews Telstra and Boost phone plans.
Posted by January 31st 2024
Apple has finally achieved a fairly streamlined iPhone 15 line-up, with its 2023 range allowing customers to mix and match their choice of screen size and features. The iPhone 15 Plus is the super-sized version …
Posted by April 23rd 2024
While Apple seemed to cool it on the big features and upgrades for the iPhone 15 series — with the exception of the introduction of USB C charging — the iPhone 15 Pro still offers …
Posted by July 2nd 2025
If you're happy using 5G networks, you may be wondering just how 4G is different. Fortunately, we've answered some of your most-asked questions about 5G and 4G, covering everything from speeds, to prices, to network …
Posted by December 4th 2023
It’s that time of year where, if you haven’t already started thinking about your Christmas shopping, you might want to start. While budgets may be a little tighter this year, there’s some good news if you’re …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Previously, many providers would shed international credit from their plans entirely, but now, international texts and minutes are almost a standard expectation from providers. If you need to call overseas a fair bit, or you …
Posted by November 29th 2023
Just in time for the gift-giving season, Motorola has dropped a new addition to its popular, value-packed Moto G series. The Moto G84 5G is a striking smartphone with a big display, all-day battery and …
Posted by August 11th 2025
Mobile phone plans come in two varieties – prepaid and postpaid services. Which offer the best value, and where can you find the cheapest prices?
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Global roaming can really add up if you use your phone plan as you normally would in Australia, which can end up with phone bill of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You can always …
Posted by November 20th 2023
If you’re looking to save on a new smartphone, The Good Guys are offering a range of discounts on Motorola and Samsung phones this Black Friday. You can pick up discounts on the ticketed price of …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Find out how much of Australia the Vodafone network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.
Posted by November 10th 2023
Optus has issued an apology to customers for Wednesday's nation-wide network outage, blaming a "cascading failure" for the incident. But frustrated customers aren't yet entitled to refunds or compensation, despite going without phone or internet …
Posted by November 10th 2023
Optus mobile and internet services may be back online, but the fallout from the headline-grabbing outage continues. Ten million Optus customers were left without phone or broadband access for up to 12 hours on Wednesday, …
Posted by November 15th 2023
The latest release from Samsung’s Galaxy A series is the Galaxy A05s. Offering a quality experience but at the sub-$300 price point, if you’re in the market for a new phone but don’t want to …
Posted by November 9th 2023
Update 9/11/2023: Optus mobile and internet services have now been restored across the country. Optus advises customers that a modem or device restart may be required to reconnect; if you’re a customer and still experiencing …
Posted by November 7th 2023
More and Tangerine are the latest telcos to jump on on the eSIM bandwagon, offering an easier and more sustainable alternative to a traditional SIM card. One of the barriers to signing up to a new …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
Compare no lock-in contract, month-to-month mobile phone plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other providers at Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 31st 2023
If you’re looking to cut costs on your bills, switching to a new phone plan could help you make some savings. Not only can you save if you switch to a cheaper plan (provided that …
Posted by October 27th 2023
Keen for a new phone or mobile plan with a feel-good factor? The sustainability-first Green Friday shopping event is back for 2023, and two popular prepaid providers are offering customers some great savings on refurbished …