Emma Bradstock

Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for over five years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University and has a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media.


New financial hardship rules from the ACMA

Regulator cracks down on telcos failing struggling customers

Posted by February 7th 2024

Telco customers experiencing financial hardship will have improved safeguards, thanks to new industry rules to be introduced from late March. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced it will begin to hold telcos to …



Samsung Care

What is Samsung Care and is it worth getting?

Posted by October 3rd 2024

Samsung phones can be expensive, but with how important technology is in our modern lives, you may be wondering if insurance for your device is worth it. Here's our guide to Samsung Care, Samsung Care+, …


Selection of phone cases

Best phone cases in Australia 2024

Posted by January 24th 2024

There are lots of different designs and phone case styles to choose from, especially if you have a more popular device like an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S device — however it may be harder …


OPPO A79 5G phone

OPPO releases budget-friendly A79 5G made for entertainment

Posted by January 19th 2024

Buying a new quality phone on a budget has never been easier, thanks to brands like OPPO — a manufacturer that continues to focus on its cheap phone range. The latest release in OPPO’s budget-friendly A …


Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans and deals

Posted by October 3rd 2024

The brand has also been awarded Canstar Blue’s 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers — Smartphones after taking out the same award in 2023, proving that Aussies find a lot to love about Samsung’s phones. If …




Prepaid Mobile Broadband

Prepaid internet and mobile broadband plans

Posted by January 18th 2024

One of the best ways you can manage your mobile broadband use is by getting a prepaid mobile broadband plan — that being a plan that you pay for in advance, typically on a month-to-month …


How fast is 5G

5G speed: How fast is 5G in Australia?

Posted by January 23rd 2024

Here in Australia, the three major telcos have been busy building their 5G networks, with parts of cities now covered by Telstra and Optus and Vodafone, while manufacturers are rolling out 5G-capable devices. But there’s also a lot of confusion around …