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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (May 2025)

Posted by May 6th 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, …


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (May 2025)

Posted by May 5th 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 …


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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (May 2025)

Posted by May 5th 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 …


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What is the cheapest Vodafone phone plan?

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Over the years, Vodafone has grown to be one of Australia's largest telcos and is now the third-largest mobile network across Australia. While it was the last of the three big telcos to launch its …


Vodafone vs Optus: Phone plans compared

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Don’t want Telstra? Optus or Vodafone might be the telco for you. But where can you find the best? Compares prices and features with Canstar Blue.


Prepaid SIM Cards Compared

Prepaid SIM Cards Compared

Posted by May 1st 2025

Instead of billing you after the expiry period like postpaid plans, prepaid plans give you more flexibility. Packed with commitment-free value, there are some awesome deals going on prepaid SIM cards these days, which is …


Phone Plans for Seniors & Pensioners

Phone plans for seniors and pensioners

Posted by May 1st 2025

Compare the cheapest mobile phone plans for Australian seniors and pensioners from ALDI Mobile, Amaysim & Telstra in this Canstar Blue review.


12 Month Phone deals

12-month mobile plans and deals

Posted by May 1st 2025

Looking for a postpaid plan, but not ready to commit to a two-year contract? 12-month phone plans have become hot alternative to 24-month plans, meaning that it’s a competitive marketplace and a consumer’s playground. With …


Best phone plans on Vodafone Network

Phone Plans & Deals for Students

Posted by May 2nd 2025

Compare student phone plans and deals from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other telcos in this Canstar Blue review.



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Best mobile phone plans for kids

Posted by May 1st 2025

What are the best phone plans for kids? Canstar Blue compares good mobile options for children and provides tips on what to look for.



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The best prepaid phone plans with unlimited data

Posted by April 29th 2025

While unlimited data is a staple in the home internet world, unlimited data phone plans are a little harder to come by. Fortunately, the big three major Aussie telcos have all recognised the need for …


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What is the cheapest unlimited data phone plan?

Posted by April 29th 2025

Unlimited data phone plans may still be few and far between, but several options have found their place in the Aussie mobile plan market. While it was once a niche and limited offering, there are …


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The best phone trade-in deals for the iPhone 16 series

Posted by April 24th 2025

KEY POINTS Customers can save hundreds of dollars on a new iPhone 16 when trading in their own handset through a telco. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all offer credit towards a new iPhone 16 when …


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The Google Pixel 9a is a lower-priced powerhouse

Posted by April 17th 2025

Hot on the heels on the iPhone 16e and the new Samsung Galaxy A Series, comes the latest lower-priced alternative to big-name flagship smartphones: the Google Pixel 9a. Google's Pixel 9 spin-off promises all-day battery …


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Best phone plans with lots of data

Posted by April 23rd 2025

KEY POINTS If you rely on your phone for streaming, social media or downloading when away from WiFi, you may need a phone plan with lots of data. Mobile plans are priced by data inclusions, …


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Optus mobile price rise: Will you pay more?

Posted by April 24th 2025

Optus customers are the latest group of Aussies to be hit with a price rise, with the telco quietly increasing costs across its range of postpaid mobile plans. Plans prices have jumped by $3 per month …


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How to check your data usage

Posted by April 15th 2025

Want to check your data usage but aren’t sure how? Learn how to check your data usage on Android and iPhone with this Canstar Blue guide.