Mariam Gabaji is a tech and utilities expert at Finder with 12+ years of experience as a journalist. She's committed to helping households cut through the industry jargon and save money on their bills. Mariam’s widely reported on news that includes covering Australia's energy crisis and how households can navigate during these tougher times. She also closely monitors mobile and internet price changes and covers the 'why' so households can follow the trends and understand why they're being impacted and by how much. She was a finalist in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards for Best Telecommunications Journalist for her work. You'll also find her reporting on the launches of flagship phones from the likes of Apple and Samsung and then reviewing the handsets after to see if they're worth the money.
Her expertise is often featured in media including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS and Money Magazine.
To contact Mariam for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.
Expertise
- Energy
- Mobile
- Broadband
- Consumer tech
Experience
- Contributor at Yahoo Finance
- School Entrepreneur of the Year mentor in collaboration with Generation Entrepreneur
- Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for telco, solar and energy innovation categories
- Invited contributor and thought-leader with London-based consumer and behavioural insights agency, Canvas8
- Completed a Telecoms Technology course led by Dr Tony Eyers
Education
- BA (Hons) Broadcasting & Journalism from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia
Featured publications
Latest articles by Mariam Gabaji
251 articles written by this author
Google Pixel 8a review
Verdict: The Pixel 8a is everything you’d want in a mid-range phone and more.
![Google Pixel 8a review](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/GooglePixel8a-supplied-450x250-1.jpg)
Wholesale energy prices surge – more power pain for households?
It's too soon to tell but things aren't looking good.
![Wholesale energy prices surge – more power pain for households?](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/Energypricessurge_450x250-1.jpg)
Optus drops free mobile plan trial: What’s the catch?
Some people with older handsets may miss out.
![Optus drops free mobile plan trial: What’s the catch?](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/Optusfreemobiletrial_450x250.jpg)
Gas bills are going up, up, up from 1 August in these states. Sigh.
Because life isn't expensive enough already.
![Gas bills are going up, up, up from 1 August in these states. Sigh.](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/gasbillsgoingup_450x250.jpg)
Aussie Broadband launches self-service, affordable NBN plans. Good or just okay?
It's getting steamy in the NBN space.
![Aussie Broadband launches self-service, affordable NBN plans. Good or just okay?](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/AussieBBlaunchesBuddyTelco_450x250.jpg)
The best Aussie Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-order deals worth $1,300+
Will you fold or flip?
![The best Aussie Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-order deals worth $1,300+](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/ZFold6ZFlip6preorderdeals_450x250.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 price, specs and features: Yay or nay?
Yay or nay?
![Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 price, specs and features: Yay or nay?](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/Samsungunpacked2024_450x250.jpg)
Hold the phone! Telstra hikes mobile plan prices…and Boost Mobile and Belong
Here we go again.
![Hold the phone! Telstra hikes mobile plan prices…and Boost Mobile and Belong](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/Telstramobilepricehikes_450x250.jpg)
Vodafone, Hubbl team up to make your TV addiction a little easier to manage
Yay or nay?
![Vodafone, Hubbl team up to make your TV addiction a little easier to manage](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/07/VodafoneHubblteamup_450x250.jpg)
Ouch! NBN prices rising this month at Aussie Broadband, Exetel, Tangerine & more – here’s why
Here we go again.
![Ouch! NBN prices rising this month at Aussie Broadband, Exetel, Tangerine & more – here’s why](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/06/NBNpricesgoingup_450x250.jpg)