Posted by June 11th 2025
Streaming TV services have taken over. Where once Netflix stood alone, countless more have joined. Apple TV+, Disney+, Neon, Prime Video, and even TVNZ+ have all become strong competitors, fighting for a share of our …
Posted by June 10th 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 …
Posted by March 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 …
Posted by March 20th 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 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, …
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 …
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 …
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 February 28th 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 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 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 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 …