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The best phone trade-in deals for the iPhone 16 series

Posted by April 24th 2025

KEY POINTS Customers can save hundreds of dollars on a new iPhone 16 when trading in their own handset through a telco. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all offer credit towards a new iPhone 16 when …



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The Google Pixel 9a is a lower-priced powerhouse

Posted by April 17th 2025

Hot on the heels on the iPhone 16e and the new Samsung Galaxy A Series, comes the latest lower-priced alternative to big-name flagship smartphones: the Google Pixel 9a. Google's Pixel 9 spin-off promises all-day battery …


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (April 2025)

Posted by April 16th 2025

Choosing the best mobile plan is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …


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Optus mobile price rise: Will you pay more?

Posted by April 24th 2025

Optus customers are the latest group of Aussies to be hit with a price rise, with the telco quietly increasing costs across its range of postpaid mobile plans. Plans prices have jumped by $3 per month …


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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (April 2025)

Posted by April 2nd 2025

If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …


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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (April 2025)

Posted by April 2nd 2025

iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …




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Unlimited data iPhone plans compared

Posted by March 26th 2025

If you're planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series — or just want a good deal on an iPhone — you're going to need the right data plan. The iPhone 16 range offers more …



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TPG, Vodafone and iiNet increasing NBN prices

Posted by March 26th 2025

TPG, Vodafone and iiNet NBN customers may soon be hit with a bigger broadband bill, thanks to new price increases from parent company TPG Telecom. From March 26, monthly prices on selected plans will jump as …




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Origin Everyday Rewards: What is it and how does it work?

Posted by March 26th 2025

KEY POINTS Origin and Everyday Rewards have partnered to give new and current customers the chance to earn up to 19,000 and 5,000 Everyday Rewards points respectively by signing up, switching to or renewing select …



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What is the average internet bill per month?

Posted by March 13th 2025

Key points The average internet bill in Australia is $76 per month for NBN. Costs for home wireless and mobile broadband internet bills are typically cheaper than NBN. Prices for NBN plans vary from around …



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Guide to power outages in Australia

Posted by March 7th 2025

In this guide, Canstar Blue discusses power outages in Australia, including how to find power outages in your area.