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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (July 2025)

Posted by July 3rd 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 (July 2025)

Posted by July 3rd 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 (July 2025)

Posted by July 3rd 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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The best EOFY phone plan and smartphone deals 2025

Posted by July 11th 2025

Note: The EOFY sales period is finished for 2025. Some of the deals listed below may have now expired. The June sale season is a great time to bag serious bargains on not just appliances, fashion …



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Telstra increasing NBN and mobile plan prices from July

Posted by May 20th 2025

More cost of living pain is on the way for potentially millions of households, with Australia's biggest telco announcing sweeping price changes across both phone and internet plans. Telstra will adjust its suite of residential postpaid …





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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 July 2nd 2025

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


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12-month mobile plans and deals

Posted by July 2nd 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 …


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Phone plans and deals for students

Posted by July 2nd 2025

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



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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 …