Phone & Internet

Person playing pokemon go in street

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.





electricity

Telco Review sets new direction

Posted by August 23rd 2018

Government announces telecommunications regulation changes. How will these changes affect you?







Netflix making inroads into New Zealand

Posted by January 16th 2018

Netflix is growing at extreme rates worldwide. In New Zealand alone, one in ten already have a subscription according to new research



A guide to global roaming

Posted by January 16th 2018

Roaming data is very useful, but very expensive. Here are some tips to keep your phone bill under control when you're overseas.


Tips for avoiding excess data

Posted by January 16th 2018

Data can be expensive, and often we go over our limit without noticing. Here are some great tips to help you better manage your data usage.


What is the “Do Not Call” register?

Posted by November 1st 2018

If you are tired of telemarketers calling at inconvenient times, then you will be glad to know there is a way to remove yourself from their call list.


Do you binge-watch TV?

Posted by September 20th 2017

Online TV lets us watch entire seasons of quality shows. For many of us though, it can be quite difficult to pace ourselves.


Person using landline to make call

The demise of the landline

Posted by November 2nd 2018

With the growing popularity of mobile phones and internet communications, the humble landline has seen very dramatic declines in New Zealand households.



5 Very Expensive Phone Cases

Posted by January 16th 2018

Phone cases are pretty cheap, right? Well check out the hefty price tags on these cases.