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Cheapest Samsung phone

What is the cheapest Samsung phone in Australia?

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 …


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Mobile data: What is it and how much do you need?

Posted by March 27th 2025

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 …


iPhone 14 vs 15 buying guide

iPhone 14 vs 15 Buying Guide

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 …


What is data banking

What is data banking?

Posted by April 1st 2025

Are you getting the best value for money from your mobile phone or broadband plan? Data rollover could be the answer. Find out more at Canstar Blue.


Australian telco industry explained

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.


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Boost Mobile takes on ‘less trusted’ telcos with NBN launch

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 …


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$10 mobile phone plans in Australia

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 …




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Best phone plans with lots of data

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 …


Best flip phone

Best flip phone of 2024

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 …



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How to check your data usage

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 …


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Another ultra performance

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 …


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Tangerine hacked: Personal info of 230,000 customers exposed

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 …



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Optus SIM-only phone plans

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 …


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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.