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How to check your Optus balance

Posted by October 2nd 2024

This is why it can be handy to check your phone plan balance, so you can recharge or top up your plan when you're running low on data. If you're an Optus customer, using the …


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How do I port my mobile number?

Posted by October 2nd 2024

When done right, porting your mobile number should take no longer than an hour. But an hour can turn into days. Get the full lowdown at Canstar Blue.


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What is data roaming?

Posted by October 2nd 2024

Global roaming is convenient, but it can also be costly. So here are some ways you can avoid a nasty bill when you get back home.


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Satellite Phones and Plans in Australia

Posted by February 13th 2024

Satellite phones provide a vital link of communication for people in rural areas. Which satellite service is best? Canstar Blue reviews satellite phones.


Motorola Moto G84 5G review and buy

Motorola Moto G84 5G review: Great quality, low price

Posted by February 20th 2024

Buy Moto G84 5G Motorola Moto G84 5G features and specs Motorola’s G series has offered a range of great quality phones for a cheaper price point, and the Moto G84 5G is no exception, especially thanks …



New financial hardship rules from the ACMA

Regulator cracks down on telcos failing struggling customers

Posted by February 7th 2024

Telco customers experiencing financial hardship will have improved safeguards, thanks to new industry rules to be introduced from late March. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced it will begin to hold telcos to …


5G vs NBN

5G vs NBN: Is 5G better than NBN?

Posted by February 5th 2024

It's full steam ahead for 5G in Australia, with the next-gen mobile technology able to reach speeds of well over one gigabit (that’s 1000Mbps!). In comparison, the NBN continues to be met with controversy — …


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Telstra Plus Rewards Explained

Posted by February 6th 2024

Telstra may be one of the most expensive providers in the country, but that price comes with some serious perks, notably Telstra Plus Rewards. No doubt if you’re a Telstra customer you’ve heard of the …



Samsung Care

What is Samsung Care and is it worth getting?

Posted by October 3rd 2024

Samsung phones can be expensive, but with how important technology is in our modern lives, you may be wondering if insurance for your device is worth it. Here's our guide to Samsung Care, Samsung Care+, …



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Best phone cases in Australia 2024

Posted by January 24th 2024

There are lots of different designs and phone case styles to choose from, especially if you have a more popular device like an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S device — however it may be harder …


OPPO A79 5G phone

OPPO releases budget-friendly A79 5G made for entertainment

Posted by January 19th 2024

Buying a new quality phone on a budget has never been easier, thanks to brands like OPPO — a manufacturer that continues to focus on its cheap phone range. The latest release in OPPO’s budget-friendly A …


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The best trade-in deals for the Samsung Galaxy S24

Posted by January 19th 2024

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S24 series is here, but these premium phones don't come cheap. With prices beginning at $1,399 for the base Galaxy S24 — and up to $2,799 for the high-end Galaxy S24 …


Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra plans and deals

Posted by October 3rd 2024

The brand has also been awarded Canstar Blue’s 2024 award for Most Satisfied Customers — Smartphones after taking out the same award in 2023, proving that Aussies find a lot to love about Samsung’s phones. If …


What is family data sharing

Best family mobile plans and shared data plans

Posted by May 29th 2024

Compare Telstra, Vodafone and Optus data sharing plans. Most plans are eligible and the service is free in many cases. Review data sharing plans at Canstar Blue.



How fast is 5G

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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What is the cheapest phone plan from Optus?

Posted by January 11th 2024

Optus offers both prepaid and postpaid SIM-only plans, along with new smartphones which can be bundled with a postpaid mobile plan. But what can you expect from Optus when it comes to value for money? While …