Find out how much of Australia the Optus network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.
Optus mobile network coverage explained
Posted by October 18th 2024
Posted by October 18th 2024
Find out how much of Australia the Optus network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.
Posted by October 18th 2024
Despite most urban areas across the country having reliable 4G or 5G coverage, mobile phone black spots still affect many Australians. The Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) aims to eliminate these black spots. Read on …
Posted by October 18th 2024
If you’re running low on mobile data, find out where you can find free WiFi in all major Australian cities, including Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Posted by October 15th 2024
Casting your screen onto a larger screen, such as a TV, can be useful in professional and casual settings alike. But what is screencasting and how does it work? Canstar Blue explains how to cast …
Posted by October 15th 2024
Is your phone plan just not doing it for you? Canstar Blue is here to run through the process of cancelling your phone plan, whether you're with a big provider or a smaller telco. How do …
Posted by October 15th 2024
Find out how to change your provider without losing your number, plus the Australian emergency services numbers you should know.
Posted by October 11th 2024
WiFi calling is a feature that has been around for a while, however not all phones — and indeed, not all telcos — support WiFi calling. So, if you're wondering what is WiFi calling and how …
Posted by October 10th 2024
Phone plans come with expiry periods of between 7 and 365 days. But which offer the best value for money? Canstar Blue explains.
Posted by October 1st 2024
Samsung's newest Galaxy series smartphone is here — and it packs all of your fave features from the premium Galaxy S24 range into a more affordably-priced package. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — short for 'Fan …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Apple's 2024 iPhone series is official, with the tech giant unveiling four new high-end smartphones with upgraded features and specs. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come …
Posted by October 1st 2024
OPPO’s latest additions to its budget-friendly OPPO A series offer durability and quality, combined with OPPO’s signature sleek design style, for under $300 AUD. The OPPO A60 5G and OPPO A40 have both received MIL-STD 810H …
Posted by October 1st 2024
This is especially important to know if you're planning on holidaying overseas anytime soon, and will be picking up a SIM card to use on your travels. In this guide, we'll take you how to …
Posted by October 1st 2024
eSIMs are a quick and convenient way to sign up to a phone plan and Telstra has made it even easier thanks to the ability to set up your new phone plan with an eSIM …
Posted by January 7th 2025
With a bumper-to-bumper ridesharing market in Australia, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to getting to where we need to be. While we have the big names such as Uber and DiDi available on …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Depending on your telco and phone plan, a few things can happen if you run out of mobile data — including excess usage fees or slowed speeds. If running out of data is a regular occurrence, …
Posted by March 13th 2025
If you’re considering a new iPhone, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to buy the latest release, and to know if the upgrades are worth the generally more expensive price. In this guide, …
Posted by September 20th 2024
Gaming often gets a bad rap for being a data drain, especially when you’re playing on a mobile device. If you’re gaming on the go and away from WiFi, you’ll need a phone plan with …
Posted by September 17th 2024
With the iPhone 16 series now official and available to pre-order, thousands of Aussies will be comparing prices and plans to lock down the best iPhone offer. Straight out the gate, Vodafone has launched what …
Posted by March 10th 2025
Key points No data or low data plans can be useful for seniors, children or anyone who doesn’t use much data unless they are connected to WiFi. In Australia, there are very few no data …
Posted by March 10th 2025
Key points Having a locked phone means that your phone is tied to its original mobile network carrier and is not able to be used with another provider’s SIM card. You can check your phone’s …