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Telstra Optus Vodafone TPG (Vodafone 5G network) iiNet (Vodafone 5G network) Internode (Vodafone 5G network) SpinTel (Optus 5G network)
Telstra says users can expect 378Mbps average download speeds, but that speeds can range between 50Mbps and 600Mbps. Telstra’s 5G home internet plan is contract-free. You’ll just need to return your modem if you leave if your first two years. Otherwise, you’ll have to pay a hardware fee. The first, more affordable option has speeds capped to 100Mbps, making it similar to an NBN 100 plan. Optus says you can expect typical evening speeds of 83Mbps during busy hours. Alternatively, you can opt for a more expensive uncapped “Entertainer” plan, where speeds can go as fast as network conditions allow. Optus reports typical evening speeds of 225Mbps for this plan. Optus’ uncapped “Entertainer” plan also includes a standard Netflix subscription at no extra cost. Both these plans are contract-free, but you’ll need to pay out your modem if you leave in your first three years. This is equivalent to $16 for each month left in your three-year term. The first is capped to speeds of 50Mbps, while the second more expensive option is capped to 100Mbps. This makes them pretty similar to NBN plans, and in both cases, they’re cheaper than Vodafone’s equivalent NBN options. Existing Vodafone mobile customers can save a further $5 per month on any Vodafone 5G home internet plan. Vodafone 5G home internet plans are contract-free. You’ll just need to return your modem if you leave within the first three years. If you don’t, you’ll need to pay a modem fee. TPG doesn’t disclose typical evening speeds for these plans, so we’d expect them to be a bit slower during peak hours. These plans are contract-free, but once again, you’ll need to return your modem if you leave in your first three years. Otherwise, there’s a non-return fee. TPG 5G home internet is powered by the Vodafone network. iiNet 5G home internet is powered by the Vodafone network. Internode 5G home internet is powered by the Vodafone network. You can pick between a more affordable option capped to 100Mbps, or a more expensive uncapped option with typical evening speeds of 225Mbps. If you cancel your SpinTel plan, you’ll need to return the modem - no matter how long you’ve been with the telco. Telstra, for example, will only sell a select number of 5G internet plans per postcode, to avoid congestion. You can also use the interactive map below as a guide for 5G availability in your area. Ensure the 5G box is ticked, then cycle between Optus, Telstra and Vodafone networks to see what’s available at your home address. On the other hand, if you get an uncapped plan from Telstra or Optus, speeds can exceed 200Mbps. In our testing, we’ve seen 5G home internet speeds over 400Mbps on Telstra. Fixed line networks like the NBN have a much larger capacity than wireless networks like 5G, and as such, are less prone to issues like congestion. Optus is the main exception to this, and you’ll pay a hardware fee if you leave in your first three years.
