Which Telstra plans include 5G access

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 17 November 2022

Telstra's approach to 5G can be a little bit confusing. Unlike with past network upgrades, not all customers will automatically have 5G connectivity at maximum speeds. Instead, Telstra is only granting full speed 5G access to customers with a high enough minimum monthly spend. Customers on cheaper plans will be cut get capped 5G speeds instead.

Telstra 5G on postpaid mobile plans

All of Telstra's Upfront mobile plans have 5G connectivity. Its cheapest option - the $58 per month "Basic" plan - is capped to speeds of 250Mbps. That's about a quarter of the maximum speeds 5G speeds on the Telstra network. Telstra's other two plans have uncapped 5G speeds:

Telstra's SIM-only plans with 5G are as follows:

#1	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront SIM Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $37/mth off your first 4 months on a new Upfront Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply $74.00/mth Min. cost $24 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $24	Link not supplied
#2	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront SIM Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $42/mth off your first 4 months on a new Upfront Essential Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply $84.00/mth Min. cost $42 Link not supplied	$84.00/mth Min. cost $42	Link not supplied
#3	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront SIM Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $50/mth off your first 4 months on a new Upfront Premium Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply $99.00/mth Min. cost $49 Link not supplied	$99.00/mth Min. cost $49	Link not supplied

And here are some of the 5G phones you can get on Telstra:

Apple

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $132.30/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $132.30/mth

Min. cost $2,135.80

Apple

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $137.86/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $137.86/mth

Min. cost $2,335.96

Apple

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $143.41/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $143.41/mth

Min. cost $2,535.76

Apple

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $148.97/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $148.97/mth

Min. cost $2,735.92

Apple

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $165.63/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $165.63/mth

Min. cost $3,335.68

Apple

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $171.19/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $171.19/mth

Min. cost $3,535.84

Apple

7.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

6 Plans from $171.19/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $171.19/mth

Min. cost $3,535.84

Apple

7.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

6 Plans from $182.30/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $182.30/mth

Min. cost $3,935.80

Apple

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $198.97/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $198.97/mth

Min. cost $4,535.92

#10

Apple

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $204.52/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $204.52/mth

Min. cost $4,735.72

#11

Apple

7.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

6 Plans from $204.52/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $204.52/mth

Min. cost $4,735.72

#12

Apple

7.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

6 Plans from $237.86/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $237.86/mth

Min. cost $5,935.96

#13

Apple

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

6 Plans from $117.02/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $117.02/mth

Min. cost $1,585.72

#14

Apple

6.1 inch display
Rear Camera: 48MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

6 Plans from $101.47/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $101.47/mth

Min. cost $1,025.92

#15

Samsung

7.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 50MP
Front Camera: 10MP

Choose

6 Plans from $148.97/mth

Choose

6 Plans from $148.97/mth

Min. cost $2,735.92

Telstra 5G on prepaid mobile plans

No Telstra prepaid plans have 5G currently. Here are a few prepaid plans on the Telstra network with 5G connectivity. These plans are all capped to speeds of 250Mbps.

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply $12.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$12.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#2	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick Unlimited Plan S 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $28 Mobile Plan 12GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $35 Recharge 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Telstra 5G on mobile broadband

As with mobile plans, you'll need to be a Medium plan - valued at $55 per month - or better to get 5G connectivity on a Telstra mobile broadband plan. Customers on Telstra's small or extra small plan can only access 4G.

Telstra's mobile broadband plans with 5G are as follows:

Mobile Broadband
100GB Data
Deal: Get 50% off Upfront Data plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.

$68/mth

Min. cost $34

Link not supplied

$68/mth

Min. cost $34

Link not supplied

Telstra 5G on prepaid mobile broadband

As with prepaid mobile plans, Telstra prepaid mobile broadband plans do not currently have 5G. There are no providers on the Telstra network selling prepaid 5G mobile broadband plans.

What about Telstra MVNOs?

A few Telstra MVNOs - including Belong, ALDI Mobile, and Woolworths Mobile have 5G available on select plans. Belong's plans are speed capped to 100Mbps, while the other providers have a 250Mbps speed cap.

Here's a selection of the Telstra-powered provider plans with 5G you can currently get.

Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply $12.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$12.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $28 Mobile Plan 12GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
EZEE Mobile	EZEE Mobile EZEE Starter Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 5G Mobile Network in selected areas $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 15GB 5G Mobile SIM 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site
Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Saver 5G Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
More	More 15GB 5G Mobile SIM 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $33.00/mth Min. cost $33 Link not supplied	$33.00/mth Min. cost $33	Link not supplied
Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 25GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 30.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $35 Recharge 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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