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Best Mobile Phone Plans with International Calling

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 …


Moto G84 5G phone in Marshmallow Blue

Motorola’s Moto G84 5G is a luxe-feel phone for under $400

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 …



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Optus International Roaming Review & Guide

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 …



Vodafone Coverage Map Explained

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.


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Optus apologises, offers customers bonus data after network outage

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 …


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Small telcos report record sales as customers leave Optus

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, …


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Samsung’s new A05s packs in great value for under $300

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 …



Tangerine and More launch eSIM phone plans

Tangerine and More now offer eSIM for mobile customers

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 …


No contract phone plans

No Contract Phone Plans

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.


Kogan Mobile phone plan discounts

Save up to $25 off your phone plan with Kogan Mobile

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 …



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Vodafone launches international in-flight data roaming

Posted by October 27th 2023

With international travel well and truly back in full swing, telcos are jumping to address the long-time customer pain point of overseas roaming bill shock. There's plenty of plans on offer for Aussies once they …


OPPO Find N3 fold phone

OPPO banking on foldable phones with the new Find N3

Posted by November 15th 2023

The big phone announcements keep coming and this time it's from OPPO. The brand's latest addition to its premium Find series is the foldable OPPO Find N3. Earlier in the year, OPPO released the Find …


Motorola Moto G54 5G release

Motorola’s Moto G54 5G offers premium phone tech for $299

Posted by October 23rd 2023

In a sign that new technologies are becoming more affordable than ever, Motorola has announced its latest budget-friendly phone, the Moto G54 5G. As the name suggests, this phone includes 5G connectivity, but it’s the …


Samsung Galaxy S23 FE plans and deals

The best Samsung Galaxy S23 FE plans and deals

Posted by October 12th 2023

Samsung’s latest ‘fan edition’ phone is here — the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is available to buy outright from retailers and on a plan from participating telcos. A more budget-friendly version of the standard Samsung Galaxy …



OPPO A58 phone release

OPPO releases the OPPO A58 for under $300

Posted by October 5th 2023

It’s a busy time of year for premium smartphones, with the most recent iPhone 15 series and Google Pixel 8 series taking much of the limelight, and even Samsung coming out with its new Samsung …