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.


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Is it better to buy a phone outright or on a plan?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Buying a smartphone is always exciting, but it can also be a confusing prospect. Depending on which phone you’re looking at, it can be an expensive purchase and for many of us, spending thousands of …


OPPO A60 5G and OPPO A40 cheap phones

OPPO’s A60 5G and A40 offer durability and style for under $300

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 …


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Are Optus phones unlocked?

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 …


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Telstra eSIM: Everything you need to know

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 …


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What to do when you run out of data

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, …


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iPhone 16 vs 15 buying guide

Posted by October 1st 2024

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, …


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How do I know if my phone is unlocked?

Posted by October 1st 2024

The telco industry is extremely competitive, with smaller MVNOs offering a variety of plans at different prices. To ensure you have the most flexibility, it may be worth ensuring that your phone is unlocked. So, …



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Tough but pretty: Meet the budget-friendly OPPO A80 phone

Posted by October 1st 2024

OPPO, one of the leading brands in the affordable smartphone space, has released its latest phone in the budget-friendly A series — the OPPO A80. The OPPO A80 is a phone that is built to last, …


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How to get free or data-free streaming on your phone

Posted by October 1st 2024

There's no doubt that the way we've used our phones in the past few years has changed drastically. Ever since streaming giants Netflix and Stan launched in Australia back in 2015 — alongside the technology to …