Posted by October 3rd 2024
Did you or a family member get a new phone this Christmas, but aren’t sure which SIM-only plan you should sign up to? Or maybe you’re just looking for a new plan to see if …
Posted by May 14th 2024
The details of phone plans can be confusing, particularly finding the right SIM card to fit into your phone. We explain the different types of SIM cards.
Posted by December 21st 2023
Gone are the days of slow dial-up internet connections and blurry 144p YouTube clips. Now, the popular video streaming giant offers more playback-quality options and lets its viewers watch the latest blockbuster trailer or viral …
Posted by April 23rd 2024
In the premium phone market mostly dominated by Apple and Samsung, Google has been steadily gaining on both brands to offer a competitive premium phone experience at a lower starting price. While the Pixel 8 …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
A subscriber identity module, otherwise known as SIM card, is needed to connect your phone to your provider's network and essentially identifies the phone as yours. This then gives the device the ability to make …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Boost Mobile is a tiny telco utilising the Telstra network. But does it offer better value than the old guard? Canstar Blue reviews Telstra and Boost phone plans.
Posted by January 31st 2024
Apple has finally achieved a fairly streamlined iPhone 15 line-up, with its 2023 range allowing customers to mix and match their choice of screen size and features. The iPhone 15 Plus is the super-sized version …
Posted by April 23rd 2024
While Apple seemed to cool it on the big features and upgrades for the iPhone 15 series — with the exception of the introduction of USB C charging — the iPhone 15 Pro still offers …
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 4th 2023
It’s that time of year where, if you haven’t already started thinking about your Christmas shopping, you might want to start. While budgets may be a little tighter this year, there’s some good news if you’re …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Previously, many providers would shed international credit from their plans entirely, but now, international texts and minutes are almost a standard expectation from providers. If you need to call overseas a fair bit, or you …
Posted by November 29th 2023
Just in time for the gift-giving season, Motorola has dropped a new addition to its popular, value-packed Moto G series. The Moto G84 5G is a striking smartphone with a big display, all-day battery and …
Posted by October 4th 2024
Instead of billing you after the expiry period like postpaid plans, prepaid plans give you more flexibility. Packed with commitment-free value, there are some awesome deals going on prepaid SIM cards these days, which is …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Mobile phone plans come in two varieties – prepaid and postpaid services. Which offer the best value, and where can you find the cheapest prices?
Posted by November 23rd 2023
Without data, you can't use social media on the go, not to mention check emails or watch YouTube - you're basically restricted to calls, texting (provided calls and texts are unlimited), and any other data-free …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Global roaming can really add up if you use your phone plan as you normally would in Australia, which can end up with phone bill of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You can always …
Posted by November 20th 2023
If you’re looking to save on a new smartphone, The Good Guys are offering a range of discounts on Motorola and Samsung phones this Black Friday. You can pick up discounts on the ticketed price of …
Posted by November 23rd 2023
If you’re on a prepaid phone plan, there’s one thing that will always be on your mind – data (and if you’re on a postpaid plan, data might still be a concern too). The last …
Posted by October 3rd 2024
Find out how much of Australia the Vodafone network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.
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 …