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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Best phone plans with lots of data

Posted by October 11th 2024

Phone plans have changed a lot in the past few years, with big chunks of data now available at relatively cheap prices. The big three telcos, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, tend to be the most …


Best flip phone

Best flip phone of 2024

Posted by October 2nd 2024

However, with more flip phones entering the Australian market in recent years, it might feel a little overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the flip phones currently available in Australia …


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Who are the biggest internet providers in Australia?

Posted by February 28th 2024

Now that the NBN (National Broadband Network) has been rolled out to most of the country, it has vastly changed the landscape of internet in Australia. The NBN is an Australian owned and operated fixed-line …



The Best Modems for Mobile Broadband

Best 4G Mobile Broadband Modems in Australia

Posted by February 28th 2024

Whether you have home wireless internet as an alternative to the NBN in your home, or if you’re looking to a mobile broadband plan to take when travelling or to supplement your home internet during …


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How to check your data usage

Posted by October 2nd 2024

That’s why it can be frustrating when you run out of data, so it’s always handy to know how much data you have left, instead of wondering if you’re about to be left high and …


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Another ultra performance

Posted by March 20th 2024

Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs and features Samsung has kind of hit the limit when it comes to the flashy features, so it’s no surprise that its focus would be on extras …


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Optus SIM-only phone plans

Posted by October 11th 2024

If you’ve just come out of a lengthy phone contract, or you’re just looking for a better BYO phone deal, a SIM-only plan may be a great way to save some money and get access …


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How to check your Optus balance

Posted by October 2nd 2024

This is why it can be handy to check your phone plan balance, so you can recharge or top up your plan when you're running low on data. If you're an Optus customer, using the …


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WiFi extenders and boosters review and guide

Posted by February 14th 2024

But when it comes to actually looking at what’s available, where should you start looking, and what should you be looking for? Find out all you need to know about WiFi extenders with this Canstar …