How Much Data Does Uber Use?

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 Uber data usage and how to minimise it. How much data does Uber use? Uber doesn’t provide any official figures … Continued

How Much Data Does Amazon Music Use?

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 three subscription levels: Amazon Music Free: a free service that gives limited access to songs, podcasts and playlists, accompanied … Continued

How to Multitask on an iPhone

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 videos simultaneously, all without the hassle of switching back and forth between screens. How to multitask between apps … Continued

2degrees: Rated NZ’s No.1 Business Telco

Canstar’s latest research highlights the important role technology plays in running a small businesses in Aotearoa: 46% of firms say their main selling channel is online, up from 37% five years ago 21% of businesses say they’re already using AI, and a further 42% plan to use AI 79% of business owners say that technology … Continued

Best Music Streaming Services NZ

Streaming has changed how we consume media. For both the good and bad. Where once artists had to sign big-name record deals, they can now easily upload it themselves and gain viral success. Of course, in the process, they often make very little money, due to the minuscule fractions of a cent that each play … Continued

Xero: Rated NZ’s No.1 Accounting Software

For the sixth year in a row, Xero’s legions of loyal customers have rated it No.1 for delivering outstanding customer satisfaction, products, service and value. Canstar Blue’s Accounting Software Award has been running since 2019. And over that time our researchers have surveyed thousands of Kiwi small business owners about the accounting software products they … Continued

How to Watch the Olympics in NZ

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 Olympics. Sky Sport Now If you don’t have a Sky subscription, you can watch sports through Sky’s streaming … Continued

What is Electric Kiwi Broadband and is it a Great Deal?

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 as free or cut-price streaming services. And, Electric Kiwi broadband is only available to existing Electric Kiwi customers … Continued

What is Mighty Mobile?

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 the One network, so offers premier coverage across the country. Typically, many unlimited data plans from other telcos come … Continued

What is Rocket Mobile?

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 40Mbps Unlimited … Continued