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.


Do i need NBN for internet

Do I need NBN for internet?

Posted by May 10th 2024

Just because it’s the most popular — and perhaps easiest — way to connect to the internet, it doesn’t mean you have to use NBN for your home internet. In this guide, we’ll cover those …


MVNO and MVNOs in Australia

What is an MVNO in Australia?

Posted by October 1st 2024

You can easily find phone plans from a range of MVNO providers, including Telstra MVNOs and Optus MVNOs, but does a phone plan with an MVNO offer the best value for money? In this guide, …


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Best internet for travelling Australia

Posted by April 19th 2024

Thankfully, there is still remote internet access in Australia, no matter your internet usage needs. In this guide, we take a look at your options for internet while travelling Australia. The best internet for travelling Australia Travelling …


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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review: More premium, lower price

Posted by April 22nd 2024

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G features and specs Samsung’s Galaxy A series spans from cheaper phones to the mid-range market. One of its latest additions, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G offers a more premium experience but at …


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NBN phone lines explained

Posted by April 16th 2024

The Fibre Phone (your NBN phone service) has been introduced as a new way to make your phone calls. Learn how it works and if it's worth buying.


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Are Telstra phones unlocked?

Posted by October 1st 2024

If you are signed up to Telstra (or considering signing up to Australia’s largest telco) and you have or are planning on getting a new phone, you might be wondering: is my phone locked to …


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How to activate your SIM card

Posted by October 1st 2024

There's plenty to consider when you get a new SIM card. It could be coupled to a new phone on a plan; it could be a smaller SIM to fit into a new phone; or …


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FTTB NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 10th 2024

If your home is connected via an FTTB NBN connection and you want to know more about this connection type and the FTTB plans available to you, read on to compare a range of FTTB …


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What is the cheapest Samsung phone in Australia?

Posted by October 1st 2024

As much praise as the high-end Samsung models have received in recent years, the more affordable devices have been proven to pack a similar punch to the premium range. Read on with Canstar Blue to …


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Mobile data: What is it and how much do you need?

Posted by October 1st 2024

Gone are the days of phone plans with limited call and text inclusions, with unlimited standard national calls and SMS pretty much standard across postpaid and prepaid plans. Thanks to the constant improvement in smartphones …