Posted by October 1st 2024
If you are signed up to Telstra (or considering signing up to Australia’s largest telco) and you have or are planning on getting a new phone, you might be wondering: is my phone locked to …
Posted by October 1st 2024
There's plenty to consider when you get a new SIM card. It could be coupled to a new phone on a plan; it could be a smaller SIM to fit into a new phone; or …
Posted by October 1st 2024
As much praise as the high-end Samsung models have received in recent years, the more affordable devices have been proven to pack a similar punch to the premium range. Read on with Canstar Blue to …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Gone are the days of phone plans with limited call and text inclusions, with unlimited standard national calls and SMS pretty much standard across postpaid and prepaid plans. Thanks to the constant improvement in smartphones …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
If you’re planning on buying a new iPhone, it can be hard to decide which iPhone is going to be best for you. Do you go with the latest phone, or do you go with …
Posted by October 10th 2024
In a sea of competition, many providers piggyback off of the Optus network to deliver outstanding value. Find out which ones are the best with Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 2nd 2024
Learn about the Australian telco industry, and which providers might be the best fit for you in terms of features and coverage.
Posted by March 25th 2024
Having access to a warranty or insurance can give people peace of mind when it comes to accidental loss or damage of your phone. However, insurance doesn’t always cover everything, and adding on the extra …
Posted by March 22nd 2024
Popular prepaid provider Boost Mobile is finally making the move into broadband, announcing plans to begin offering high-speed NBN plans to Aussie customers. The challenger telco — which offers SIM-only mobile service on Telstra’s nationwide network …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
If you’re looking to cut costs and don’t use your phone too much, you might want to look at a $10 phone plan. While your choices might be limited compared to more expensive plans, there …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
It goes without saying that the sheer size of Australia makes finding mobile reception outside of the coastal fringes can be hit and miss. If you’re away from a city or large regional town you …
Posted by March 14th 2024
Samsung is going all out with its 2024 Galaxy A series, announcing two new additions — the Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G. Both phones feature a new step up in quality, at …
Posted by October 11th 2024
Phone plans have changed a lot in the past few years, with big chunks of data now available at relatively cheap prices. The big three telcos, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, tend to be the most …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
However, with more flip phones entering the Australian market in recent years, it might feel a little overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some of the flip phones currently available in Australia …
Posted by February 29th 2024
Which telcos operate Australian call centres and which send your calls overseas? Canstar Blue explores an often difficult subject to discuss.
Posted by October 2nd 2024
That’s why it can be frustrating when you run out of data, so it’s always handy to know how much data you have left, instead of wondering if you’re about to be left high and …
Posted by March 20th 2024
Buy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs and features Samsung has kind of hit the limit when it comes to the flashy features, so it’s no surprise that its focus would be on extras …
Posted by February 22nd 2024
Tangerine is the latest Aussie telco to suffer a major data breach, after the personal details of 232,000 customers were stolen by hackers. Tangerine said in a statement that the hack occurred February 18, with management …
Posted by October 2nd 2024
Rather than having to memorise some random new number, or put up with porting your current number, some providers allow you to choose your own mobile phone number, with varying degrees of customisation. However, four …
Posted by October 11th 2024
If you’ve just come out of a lengthy phone contract, or you’re just looking for a better BYO phone deal, a SIM-only plan may be a great way to save some money and get access …