Phone & Internet


Fibre rollout: What is Ultra-Fast Broadband Unbundling?

Posted by September 7th 2018

Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) “unbundling” has been in the news of late – and, as rollout of the fibre network continues around New Zealand, consumers may be wondering what this will ultimately mean when it comes …


The Best Shows on Lightbox NZ

Posted by June 14th 2018

For the most entertaining, thrilling and compelling programmes, streaming service Lightbox NZ has arguably the best on offer. While you might have to rent movies on Lightbox, it still offers plenty of award-winning television series …


The Best Shows to Watch on Netflix NZ

Posted by June 14th 2018

It’s the end of Daylight Savings. The days are getting shorter. The rain is more frequent and the temperature is cooler. If any of this makes you feel down, then you clearly are not watching …


The 5G Mobile Future: What can we expect?

Posted by August 23rd 2018

Firmly entrenched in the age of the smartphone, and amid the continued evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT), the fast-approaching rollout of 5G wireless networks is poised to usher in the next phase of …


Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus Review

Posted by August 23rd 2018

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, which will soon be finding their way onto retailer shelves, equipped with a range of camera-focused features, and with the emphasis firmly …


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Virtual, augmented and mixed reality explained

Posted by August 23rd 2018

Virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality technologies are arriving to market in their numbers. What are these technologies and how do they differ?



iPhone 8 & iPhone X launch in New Zealand

Posted by August 23rd 2018

Apple announced its release of the new iPhone on 12 September (California time), and it’s slated to be the biggest release since the original iPhone back in 2007. It’s the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, …


Slingshot vs Trustpower: Broadband Comparison

Posted by January 18th 2018

With two solid arrays of broadband plans on offer, Trustpower and Slingshot provide significant food for thought when deciding on your next internet plan.




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Vodafone launches new flexible prepaid plan

Posted by January 16th 2018

Vodafone NZ has launched a new prepaid plan that gives customers the option to choose from more than 200 variations of calls, texts and data.


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Fibre optic broadband could go further

Posted by August 23rd 2018

There is a proposal to ensure fibre optic cable broadband is extended further from urban areas to reach more rural parts of New Zealand.



Internet

Broadband data increases for Spark customers

Posted by December 21st 2017

Telco Spark says it is responding to increased data demands with a revamped range of plans including more data. Find out all the details at Canstar Blue.


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The Broadband Buying Guide

Posted by December 21st 2017

The internet is now an important part of everyday life, and low speeds can be very frustrating. To avoid this, read our broadband buying guide to get the best internet connection possible.


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Everything you need to know about Pokémon GO

Posted by November 9th 2018

Pokemon GO is taking the world by storm. What is it, and can your device handle it? Canstar Blue takes a look at what a future Pokemon champion needs to know.


Internet

Overview of New Zealand broadband deals

Posted by October 5th 2017

Canstar Blue has compiled a list of New Zealand’s best value broadband deals, from the cheapest plans to the unlimited data packages.