Posted by January 9th 2025
Given Uber boasts plenty of features and live-tracking capabilities, it stands to reason that your Uber ride could eat into your phone plan’s data allowance. So, how much data does Uber use? Canstar Blue explores …
Posted by January 9th 2025
What is Amazon Music Amazon Music is a music streaming platform that boasts a library of 100 million songs, plus thousands of online stations and podcasts. Available on iOS, Android and Windows, Amazon Music comes in …
Posted by January 9th 2025
In this article, Canstar Blue explains how to multitask on an iPhone. What is multitasking on an iPhone? Multitasking is a powerful iPhone feature. It enables users to scroll seamlessly through recent activity, manage apps and watch …
Posted by January 9th 2025
If each person in your household has a separate endless data mobile plan, you could all be overpaying. By bundling the plans together on a group endless data plan under one provider, you could make …
Posted by December 17th 2024
Sure, unlimited talk and text is all well and good (if pretty standard), but these days data is the real deal-breaker. Whether you're video calling or streaming, Googling, TikToking, gaming or simply social-media scrolling, you …
Posted by December 6th 2024
If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.
Posted by December 16th 2024
Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 05/12/24 and don't include any limited-offer deals). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the …
Posted by August 2nd 2024
Competition in the wireless broadband market is fierce. The big broadband providers like wireless broadband technology because they don't have to pay to deliver their services over the fibre networks, which belong to other companies. And …
Posted by August 14th 2024
For most people, a standard 300/100Mbps fibre connection is fast enough for most online activities. But if your household is data hungry and regularly runs multiple devices to stream HD video or play online games, …
Posted by July 29th 2024
Are you paying too much to use your mobile? Telcos regularly update their phone plans, offering more data, calls and text for lower prices. So if you've not checked your phone deal for a while, …
Posted by July 24th 2024
How to watch full Olympic coverage in NZ If you already have Sky Sky is offering extensive Olympics coverage across 12 sports channels. You can add Sky Sport to your subscription for $42 a month during the …
Posted by August 14th 2024
Electric Kiwi broadband: What's on offer? No frills Just like Electric Kiwi's power deals, its broadband offerings are no-frills products. It only offers unlimited broadband over existing fibre connections. This means, no landlines or other perks, such …
Posted by July 2nd 2024
Mighty Ape offers high-speed unlimited data across mobile plans that come with a range of max data speeds. What is Mighty Mobile? Mighty Mobile is a pre-paid telco service from online retailer, Mighty Ape. It piggybacks on …
Posted by July 2nd 2024
What is Rocket Mobile? Rocket Mobile is a mobile-phone provider that offers a unique range of prepaid unlimited data plans that use One NZ's mobile network: Plan Data/Speed Talk/Text Hotspotting Cost (monthly) Rocket Starter Unlimited: at 2Mbps Unlimited NZ/OZ 10GB $30 Rocket Unlimited: at 10Mbps Unlimited NZ/OZ 20GB $40 Rocket Plus Unlimited: at …
Posted by May 30th 2024
A phone is an essential part of everyday life. But they can be expensive and knowing when to upgrade can be tough. In this article, Canstar Blue provides a guide to buying a new phone. Should …
Posted by April 24th 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 April 11th 2024
In this guide, we break down the big differences between the iPhone 14 vs iPhone 15, and which phone’s features and price will be best for your needs. iPhone 15 vs 14 features and specs: Quick …
Posted by March 28th 2024
This latest line-up of Galaxy A series phones offers extras not seen in the A series before, including more premium materials and security features. “With the Galaxy A series, we are expanding our latest technologies to …
Posted by March 15th 2024
What are the new costs? Until recently, Xtra Mail was free for Spark broadband customers, and $5.95/month for everyone else. However, from May 16, the cost of Xtra Mail will be increasing. Spark broadband, mobile or landline …
Posted by March 15th 2024
Getting their sticky little fingers on their first mobile phone is a right of passage for kids. For them, it's a sign of their growing independence. And for Mum and Dad, it affords peace of …