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TPG vs Telstra: NBN plans compared

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Shopping around for the NBN plan that fits your needs is important. You don't want to be paying for a plan that doesn't match your needs, whether that is paying too much for a plan …



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4G Home Internet Plans in Australia

Posted by January 18th 2024

The NBN is well and truly the number one choice in the internet world for Australians, but as with any avenue of internet connectivity, it certainly has its downfalls. There are a couple of alternatives, …



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Prepaid internet and mobile broadband plans

Posted by January 18th 2024

One of the best ways you can manage your mobile broadband use is by getting a prepaid mobile broadband plan — that being a plan that you pay for in advance, typically on a month-to-month …


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5G speed: How fast is 5G in Australia?

Posted by January 23rd 2024

Here in Australia, the three major telcos have been busy building their 5G networks, with parts of cities now covered by Telstra and Optus and Vodafone, while manufacturers are rolling out 5G-capable devices. But there’s also a lot of confusion around …


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Telstra bundle plans compared: Internet and entertainment

Posted by January 9th 2024

Telstra is arguably Australia's most all-inclusive telco, especially if you’re looking for an entertainment bundle for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you're after a home internet plan or a mobile phone plan, there are …



NBN battery explained

Posted by December 21st 2023

If you’re one of the lucky souls to be on a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) NBN connection, your NBN installation might also include a battery pack to weather any power outages. However, as with …


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NBN upload speed explained

Posted by January 11th 2024

It’s easy to overlook upload speed given its smaller number compared with the bigger numbers associated with download speeds, which are often the main selling point of NBN plans. But your upload speed might be …


What is Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) NBN?

Posted by December 20th 2023

FTTP stands for fibre to the premises and is one of the rarer types of NBN connection. Review speeds, plans & prices on FTTP connections with Canstar Blue.




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5G vs 4G: What’s the difference?

Posted by August 27th 2024

If you're happy using 5G networks, you may be wondering just how 4G is different. Fortunately, we've answered some of your most-asked questions about 5G and 4G, covering everything from speeds, to prices, to network …


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Not good enough: Regulator slams Telstra over new billing blunder

Posted by December 6th 2023

Australia’s largest telco, Telstra, has paid $24 million in penalties and refunds after the consumer watchdog found that it had wrongly billed over 6,000 customers — the majority of which were small businesses. An Australian Communications …


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A review of VoIP phone services in Australia

Posted by July 10th 2024

Voice over Internet Protocol can be a cost effective way to replace your home landline. Find out what VoIP services to look out for in Australia at Canstar Blue


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What are the NBN alternatives?

Posted by November 27th 2023

Tired of the NBN? Review and compare alternative internet providers using their own network, such as Life Wireless, Spirit & Lightning with Canstar Blue.


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Home Wireless Broadband vs NBN

Posted by November 15th 2023

With the NBN rollout essentially complete, it’s safe to say that the once contentious Australia-wide internet connection is now the most common way to get online. That being said, there are some people who prefer …


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How fast is mobile broadband? 5G & 4G speed

Posted by November 21st 2023

If you're working from home, travelling often, or need to use the internet a lot for your job, it's great to have mobile broadband, even just as a backup in the bottom of a drawer …