Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar Blue’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.
She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.
You can read more of Tara's published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Telstra is making moves to scrap traditional postpaid phone bills, launching a new set of 'upfront' mobile plans that require customers to pay in advance - just don't call them prepaid. The telco has quietly unveiled …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Several months after launching a small suite of NBN plans, leading energy provider AGL is continuing its move into the Australian telco market. The company has officially announced AGL Mobile, a new range of SIM-only …
Posted by August 27th 2024
Compare student phone plans and deals from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and other telcos in this Canstar Blue review.
Posted by May 29th 2024
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone range is finally here, offering three brand-new Android phones with 5G capability. And if you're looking to pick up any of the new phones on a telco plan, Optus …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Samsung has announced the first major smartphones of 2021, the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 range. These much-anticipated devices include the standard S21, the S21+, and premium S21 Ultra, and each phone is now available …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
The first hot smartphones of 2021 are finally official, with Samsung confirming its Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices are coming to Australian shores ASAP. Featuring an eye-catching new design, professional grade …
Posted by August 22nd 2022
Review the best phone plans with data free music streaming from providers such as Telstra, Boost, Optus & Virgin Mobile with Canstar Blue.
Posted by September 23rd 2022
For Australians looking for an affordable alternative to the big-name telcos, Belong has become a standout provider in the NBN space. But if you're currently on a Belong NBN plan - or considering switching to …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Better late than never: Optus has finally jumped on the 'unlimited data' bandwagon, joining Telstra and Vodafone in offering endless data use on all postpaid mobile plans. While this means that Optus' excess data charges are …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its 11th report into real-world NBN performance, tallying data on the biggest providers to see which telco offers the fastest speeds. This quarter's report covers the …