Posted by January 18th 2024
It started with a harmless subscription to Netflix to see what all the fuss was about. Blink, and suddenly you’re tied up in eight different subscriptions and twelve different storylines – and you can’t bring …
Posted by January 12th 2024
Naked broadband is a great option for households who no longer what a home phone line. So where can you find the best deals? Compare plans at Canstar Blue.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Posted by January 8th 2024
Vodafone is kicking off the new year with a new incentive for customers: the launch of its ‘Refer a Friend’ program. This program offers incentive for existing Vodafone customers to refer friends and family to …
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 …
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 …
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.
Posted by July 3rd 2024
Compare NBN bundles from service providers including Telstra, TPG and Optus in this Canstar Blue review. How to find the best bundle!
Posted by December 13th 2023
NBN Co has announced a further 400,000 homes and businesses will be eligible for its free fibre upgrade program, bringing the total number of addresses earmarked for super-fast NBN to more than three million. The expanded …
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 …
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 …
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
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.
Posted by November 16th 2023
Getting your home or office space connected to the quickest possible internet speeds can be of the utmost priority to many Australians. 5G has made this goal that much more accessible, as the successor to 4G. So …
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 …
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 …
Posted by November 22nd 2023
Ever had moments where you find your WiFi has dropped out when moving from one room to another? While WiFi can be convenient, there is a limit to how far it can reach, not to …
Posted by November 10th 2023
Optus has issued an apology to customers for Wednesday's nation-wide network outage, blaming a "cascading failure" for the incident. But frustrated customers aren't yet entitled to refunds or compensation, despite going without phone or internet …