Phone & Internet

Where to Watch FIFA Women’s World Cup

Posted by February 13th 2024

Buying in-person tickets to the Women's World Cup is a pretty straightforward process, but with so many streaming services, finding where you can stream the games is a bit more difficult. Fortunately, there are a …


TV Buying Guide: Exploring Different Types of TVs

Posted by February 13th 2024

In the bustling TV market, it's crucial to understand the different types of TVs available in New Zealand, so you can make informed decision when hitting the shops. This comprehensive buying guide takes you through …


What is starlink? Satellite broadband

Starlink Satellite Internet: All You Need to Know

Posted by August 14th 2024

A sky-high internet network is here in New Zealand. Rolled out by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, Starlink offers faster broadband internet to rural and remote communities without the need for a fibre connection. Utilising …


What is Sky Broadband?

Posted by February 13th 2024

Broadband bundles have, of course, become pretty standard fare in recent times. However Sky Broadband stands out from the crowd by bundling super-fast broadband with its satellite Sky TV service. From mobile, electricity and entertainment-focused broadband …


How to Watch Sky Sport in NZ

Posted by February 13th 2024

Offering a huge selection of sports from both at home and overseas, Sky Sport delivers 12 dedicated sports channels, including ESPN, plus plus plenty of pop-up channels for special events. From local league to Formula …


Which provider has the best mobile coverage?

Which Provider Has the Best Mobile Coverage?

Posted by June 11th 2024

Currently One (formerly Vodafone) is heralding its collaboration with SpaceX, which promises to provide 100% mobile coverage across the country. It plans to deliver SMS and MMS coverage by the end of 2024, and data, …


Broadband Hacks for Cheaper Internet

Posted by June 15th 2023

Home internet bills can add up over time, so you want to ensure you're getting bang for your internet buck and the cheapest broadband deal. Canstar Blue reveals a few broadband hacks to cut the …


Samsung’s New Budget-Friendly Galaxy A Series Phones

Posted by April 11th 2023

This latest phone line-up sees more 5G compatible devices launching at cheaper price points. This is great news for customers wanting future-proofed devices, and also ensures that those with lower budgets will also have access …


Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review

Posted by March 3rd 2023

It’s no secret that Samsung produces some of the best smartphones that money can buy. But that also means that some of its best features are included in some rather pricey packages, such as the …


Best Router For Ultra-Fast Broadband

How to Pick the Best Router For Ultra-Fast Broadband

Posted by June 12th 2024

If you want to make the most of your souped-up ultra-fast broadband (UFB) home broadband connection, you'll need a router that can handle the pace. It's all well and good signing up for a new …


Best iPad? Which iPad Should You Choose?

Posted by June 20th 2023

If you're shopping for a new iPad it can be hard to know where to start. The iPad family of tablets has steadily expanded over the years. And Apple's current line-up spans a range of …


5G Mobile Phone

5G Mobile: Is it Time to Upgrade Your Smartphone

Posted by February 10th 2023

Will 2023 be the year of 5G mobile? As the hype continues to build, will this be the year you finally get connected with the latest in mobile networking technology? While many smartphone users are already …


Best Rural Broadband Plans NZ

Best Rural Broadband Plans NZ

Posted by June 15th 2023

What is rural broadband? Rural broadband refers to specific broadband products (most commonly wireless broadband) catered for those outside of the standard broadband network. For example, while fibre is by far the go-to option for most urbanites, …




Why Is My Internet So Slow?

Why Is My Internet So Slow?

Posted by August 14th 2024

Are you the problem? First things first, it pays to run an internet speed test. This will quickly tell you if the problem is your internet, or if it's you. Or, at the very least, someone …



Family watching TV

4K or 8K, LCD or OLED? A Guide to TV Displays

Posted by December 9th 2024

If you're in the market for a new TV, you'll no doubt have come across an abundance of acronyms designating various display type attributes. In tackling this at times tricky TV terminology, a good starting …


How to Move Internet to a New House

How to Move Internet to a New House

Posted by June 15th 2023

In the past, moving your broadband connection when moving house was a pain. More often than not you'd be waiting days, or even weeks, for a technician to come over and get things set up …


iPhone 14 Pro Review

iPhone 14 Pro Review

Posted by December 12th 2022

Author: Emma Bradstock Apple is clearly at a point where it’s producing the best phones it currently can with the tech available, but each year’s iPhone release usually offers more incremental changes than major updates. That’s …