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Telstra leads the pack with the widest 5G coverage, reaching 87% of the Australian population . Whether in cities or regional areas, Telstra delivers reliable coverage and competitive speeds. Optus focuses on household connectivity, now covering over 2.1 million homes .
After months of waiting, 5G is available to consumers in Australia, but only in selected areas. Customers can access 5G mobile from providers such as Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Southern Phone, Aussie Broadband and Boost Mobile, with 5G home broadband also available from a range of telcos including Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, TPG, iiNet and Internode.
They help fill coverage gaps, improve network reliability, and handle high data traffic. In cities, more than 60% of 5G base stations are small cells, placed on rooftops, lampposts, and building facades. These mini base stations are crucial for delivering consistent 5G speeds in crowded areas like stadiums, shopping malls, and business districts.
Telstra 5G network access is included on each of the telco’s mobile broadband plans, and on all of its available SIM-only mobile plans. However, 5G speeds are currently capped at 150Mbps for prepaid mobile customers.
