Articles by Jasmine Gearie, Ecommerce Editor

Jasmine Gearie was previously an Ecommerce Editor at TechRadar Australia, with a primary focus on helping readers find the best mobile and NBN plans. During her time with TechRadar, she also reported on important telco news in Australia, and helped track down tech deals to help readers save money.

Articles by: Jasmine Gearie

Optus, Elon and the plan to overhaul Australia’s rural connectivity problem

By Jasmine Gearie published 13 July 23

Optus has revealed it’s partnering with Elon Musk’s Starlink to try and solve Australia’s mobile black spots.

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Prime Day deals under AU$100: our top 10 picks

By Jasmine Gearie published 12 July 23

Act fast Amazon Prime Day ends at midnight on July 12, and if you’re looking for a bargain, our editors have selected the top 10 deals available now.

Telstra joins forces with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring better internet to rural Aussies

By Jasmine Gearie published 3 July 23

Australians living in rural and remote areas of the country have limited internet options, but Telstra has partnered with Starlink to offer a new option.

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Regional Australia’s NBN speeds have surged in past year, according to ACCC

By Jasmine Gearie published 29 June 23

The average speed of fixed wireless plans has grown significantly in the past year in a huge win for regional Aussies.

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Want a Tesla? Kogan is giving you the chance to win a Model 3

By Jasmine Gearie published 29 June 23

Kogan is giving one of its First members the chance to win a brand-new electric car, here’s what you need to do to enter.

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Forget the Google Pixel Tablet – the Samsung Tab S8 just scored a huge discount

By Jasmine Gearie published 26 June 23

Aussie deals The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 is now available for the lowest price we’ve ever seen, with one more week of EOFY sales to go.

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State of Origin Game 2 live stream: how to watch NSW vs Queensland from anywhere

By Jasmine Gearie published 21 June 23

News State of Origin Game 2 will kick off tonight in Queensland – here’s our guide on how to live stream it from wherever you are.

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Tszyu vs Ocampo live stream: how to watch boxing from anywhere

By Jasmine Gearie published 18 June 23

News Tim Tszyu is risking it all to face Carlos Ocampo on the Gold Coast, Australia – here’s how to watch the fight from anywhere.

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You could be saving over a grand on your NBN plan, report reveals

By Jasmine Gearie published 14 June 23

Research by financial comparison site Mozo has revealed switching NBN plans could save you more than AU$1,000 on your internet bill.

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Aussie Broadband outmuscles Telstra and Optus for speed, according to new report

By Jasmine Gearie published 9 June 23

An Opensignal report has found that Aussie Broadband was over 100Mbps faster than its rivals in peak download speeds.

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Aussie Broadband makes a clean sweep of Mozo’s People’s Choice Awards for NBN

By Jasmine Gearie published 7 June 23

Smaller providers have come out in front in Mozo’s annual People’s Choice Awards, with some surprising winners.

Best iPhone 13 mini plans in Australia (December 2025)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 1 June 23

Compared Looking for a smaller device? The iPhone 13 mini is still available, though stock is drying up and it may not be worth your money.

Nathan Cleary of the NSW Blues is tackled by the Queensland Maroons during game three of the State of Origin 2022.

State of Origin Game 1 live stream: how to watch NSW vs Queensland from anywhere

By Jasmine Gearie published 31 May 23

News State of Origin is back for 2023, and the series opener starts tonight in Adelaide – here’s where to watch from wherever you are.

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eBay Plus Weekend 2023: huge savings on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo, AirPods and more

By Petra Player, Jasmine Gearie last updated 28 May 23

Aussie Deals eBay Plus Weekend is here from Thursday, May 25 until Sunday, May 28, and fresh deals are available each morning.

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Optus customers can get 50% off Netflix subscription for three months

By Jasmine Gearie published 24 May 23

Netflix’s password sharing crackdown has hit Australia, but Optus has a nifty way to save for your first three months.

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Telstra mobile plans to increase by up to AU$6 a month from July

By Jasmine Gearie published 17 May 23

Telstra customers will soon be paying more for their mobile plan, adding to pressure during a cost-of-living crunch.

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This is your chance to grab a Dyson V11 vacuum cleaner at its lowest price yet

By Jasmine Gearie published 17 May 23

Click Frenzy 2023 Click Frenzy has delivered the best deal on the Dyson V11 to date, but it’s only available until midnight tonight (May 18).

Optus is still copping the most complaints for mobile service in new TIO report

By Jasmine Gearie published 10 May 23

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s report for Q3 2023 shows Optus’ mobile customers are an unhappy lot, seven months on from the data hack.

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Price hike on popular 50Mbps NBN plans could be coming soon

By Jasmine Gearie published 3 May 23

Australia’s consumer watchdog has rejected NBN Co’s proposed revision to its pricing structure, but has agreed a price rise to NBN 50 plans is “reasonable”.

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Telstra and Optus thrash Vodafone for 5G speed in latest report

By Jasmine Gearie published 28 April 23

Independent analyst Opensignal finds Vodafone has less than half the 5G download speed of its competitors.

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Scammers stole over AU$3 billion from Australians in 2022 – here’s what to look for

By Jasmine Gearie published 17 April 23

Australians lost a record amount of money to scams last year, with investment scams stealing the most money.

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ACCC’s NBN report proves gamers paying for top speeds are wasting money

By Jasmine Gearie published 5 April 23

Australia’s consumer watchdog finds a faster NBN plan won’t necessarily fix your lag problems.

Kogan’s exclusive members-only sale promises tons of tech for less

By Jasmine Gearie published 30 March 23

Aussie Deals Kogan’s offering up to 60% off a huge range of items for its First members between March 31 and April 6.

24,000 regional Aussies just got access to the NBN’s fixed wireless for the first time

By Jasmine Gearie published 30 March 23

NBN Co has announced thousands more Australians no longer have to use its slow satellite service to get internet at home.

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Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II worth picking up at 25% off?

By Jasmine Gearie published 20 March 23

Aussie Deals Canon’s EOS R6 Mark II only launched in November 2022, and is now available for its lowest price yet.

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