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The Best SuperGold Broadband & Phone Deals for Seniors

Posted by October 21st 2025

A SuperGold card is packed full of super benefits and discounts beyond just free public transport. It can even help you stay connected by earning exclusive discounts on phone and broadband plans. What’s on offer? When Canstar …


Best Mobile Phone Deals in NZ (October 2025)

Posted by October 9th 2025

Below we cover the best deals from mobile phone providers across prepaid and monthly plans. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Kiwi Mobile For new …


What is Hyperfibre broadband and how does it work?

Best Broadband Deals in NZ (October 2025)

Posted by October 9th 2025

Below we cover the best deals from broadband providers across fibre and wireless plans. The award we think delivers the best value is our Deal of the Month! Deal of the Month: Mercury Mercury is offering six …


AppleCare+ NZ: Is it Worth the Cost?

Posted by October 22nd 2025

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 …


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Starlink Satellite Internet: All You Need to Know

Posted by October 23rd 2025

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 a growing ecosystem of low-orbit satellites, Starlink is, as …


Fastest Broadband in New Zealand

Posted by October 24th 2025

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, …


NZ’s Cheapest Broadband Plans

Posted by September 3rd 2025

If you’re on the hunt for a cheap broadband internet plan, what should you look out for? Compare providers with Canstar Blue.


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Best Phone Plans for Kids

Posted by October 20th 2025

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 …


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NZ’s Cheapest Phone Plans

Posted by October 24th 2025

Below is a round-up of the current mobile plans costing $50 per month and below (all figures correct as of 03/09/25). Or, if you'd rather get an overview of the best endless data plans, regardless of …


Best Endless Data Phone Plans.

Best Endless Data Mobile Plans

Posted by October 20th 2025

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 …


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Cheapest Group Endless Data Plans in NZ

Posted by October 21st 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 …


What Is a Good Internet Speed for My Household?

What Is a Good Internet Speed for My Household?

Posted by October 23rd 2025

Whether you're streaming, scrolling social media, gaming, video calling, or all of the above, you'll need an internet connection that can keep it all running smoothly. So how fast should your internet be, and what …


What is YouTube Premium?

Posted by October 23rd 2025

Most Kiwis have watched a video on regular, free-to-view YouTube. But the streamer also has subscription service, YouTube Premium, which comes with extra features, as well as a price tag. Canstar explores how YouTube Premium stands …


Free Streaming Services: What’s On Offer?

Free Streaming Services: What’s On Offer?

Posted by October 23rd 2025

Video streaming has changed the way we consume media. No longer do we sit around the family TV set, same time each week, and eagerly consume the latest episode of our favourite show. Instead, we …


Which provider has the best mobile coverage?

Which Provider Has the Best Mobile Coverage?

Posted by October 24th 2025

KEY POINTS There are three mobile network providers in New Zealand: 2degrees, One NZ and Spark. In major population centres, each provides good 4G coverage. However, nationally, Spark offers the widest coverage in places you'd …


Best Roaming Plans NZ

Best Roaming Plans NZ

Posted by October 24th 2025

What is roaming? Roaming (commonly referred to as global roaming, international roaming or data roaming) is when your phone uses another provider's network to use functions such as calling, SMS, and mobile broadband (data) when your …


Best Music Apps for Android Phones

Posted by February 28th 2025

There are numerous apps for Android phones that cater to all musical and audio tastes. However, given there are so many options, it can be difficult to know which apps are worth downloading. In this article, …


What is Electric Kiwi Mobile?

Posted by February 13th 2025

Electric Kiwi started as an independent utility company offering just great power deals. Since then Electric Kiwi has grown, and now offers mobile, power and broadband. And its dedication to great prices and customer service …


Mobile Market Breakdown: Which Mobile Network Does Your Provider Use?

Which Mobile Network Does Your Provider Use?

Posted by October 24th 2025

If you're on the hunt for a new mobile deal, there's a range of different providers to choose from. However, if you dig a little deeper, you'll quickly realise that they're all using the same …


How Much Data Does Apple Maps Use?

Posted by January 9th 2025

Apple Maps is the co-pilot for many iPhone users looking to find their way to a destination. However, if you use the app to navigate and retrieve live traffic updates, the data consumed in the …