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.


Are Vodafone phones unlocked?

Posted by June 13th 2024

If you’re considering purchasing a new phone from Vodafone, either on a plan or prepaid, you might be wondering if Vodafone phones are locked to its network. In this Canstar Blue guide, we reveal whether …


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What is the NBN?

Posted by May 21st 2024

When it comes to internet connections for homes and businesses across the country, there are a few different options for getting online, but many Aussies will find themselves turning to NBN for internet services. If you’ve …



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How to cancel your internet plan

Posted by May 17th 2024

Whether you’ve decided to switch internet providers, switch to a different internet type or you no longer want your internet service, cancelling your internet can vary between providers. In this guide, we take a look at …


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Best Samsung phone in 2024: Which one is right for you?

Posted by May 17th 2024

Samsung has been one of the leading smartphone brands for many years, often neck and neck with Apple’s iPhones for smartphone domination — and for good reason. When it comes to Android devices, Samsung has …


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Do you need a phone line for the NBN?

Posted by May 17th 2024

Having a phone line in the home may have been more common with older internet connections like ADSL. With the rise of the NBN, phone lines started to become obsolete, especially as many of us …


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FTTC NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 17th 2024

While the NBN might be the most popular way for Aussies to access the internet at home, each home may have a different experience depending on what NBN connection type they have. Fibre to the curb …


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FTTN NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 17th 2024

When it comes to choosing an NBN plan, the technology type used to connect your home to the NBN can have a big impact on what speeds and plans you can get at your home. Fibre …


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Best small smartphone in Australia

Posted by October 1st 2024

After years of big, chunky mobile phones, smaller, pocket-friendly phones became the standard once the technology could fit in a more compact package. However, with most of us now using smartphones to watch videos, scroll …


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Best phones for kids in Australia 2024

Posted by May 10th 2024

There comes a time for every parent when a very important decision has to be made — should I buy my child a mobile phone? These days it is inevitable that our children need access …