Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.
Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara 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.
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken aim at NBN pricing, claiming that affordability has become a serious barrier to entry for Australian broadband customers. ACCC Chair Rod Sims discussed the issues with current NBN pricing …
Posted by June 10th 2022
Apple TV+ will offer on-demand streaming and original content from Oprah, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, and more.
Posted by October 17th 2022
With all the hype over Samsung's just-announced Galaxy S10 line - including the upcoming Galaxy S10 5G - it's been easy to overlook the Korean tech company's fifth big smartphone unveiling: the Galaxy Fold. And …
Posted by February 24th 2022
Telco regulatory body the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its latest report into customer service performance from Aussie mobile and internet providers, giving a small glimpse into just how (and how well!) major …
Posted by July 27th 2022
Way back in April of 2017, Aussie telco TPG announced its intentions to take on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone by building its own Australia-wide mobile network. Almost two years later - and less than six months …
Posted by April 12th 2023
After months of speculation, Samsung has confirmed its world-first foldable smartphone will launch later this year. First glimpsed in November at Samsung’s own Developers Conference, the as-yet unnamed device is now expected to arrive in the …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Australia’s consumer watchdog has expressed concerns about the proposed merger between telco giants TPG and Vodafone, citing a detrimental impact on price competition. The two companies confirmed their intentions to merge into a single telecommunications firm …
Posted by January 29th 2024
Ever wished there was a Netflix, but for sports? If you’re tired of forking out for Foxtel, or unsatisfied with the sports action now available from free-to-air networks, new streaming service Kayo Sports could be …
Posted by July 27th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has today released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report, giving Aussies a useful insight into which NBN plans offer the best real-world speeds - and TPG has claimed the …
Posted by October 14th 2022
Factory resetting your iPhone means you start from scratch, making it easier to sell your phone, or hand it down to a loved one. Find out how to with Canstar Blue.