⚠️ Telstra's 3G network has now shutdown. Text '3G' to 3498 to check your device. Incompatible handsets will be blocked from accessing the network, more info here
5G stands for 5th generation mobile network. It is the latest generation of mobile network technology and the next mobile network evolution, following 3G and 4G technologies.
The 5G mobile network can hold up to 10 times the information-carrying capacity of the current 4G network.
Therefore, the 5G mobile network provides users with higher mobile data speeds¹, improved connection ability, and lower latency.
5G is now available on selected MATE mobile plans!¹ MATE uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks. The network capability of MATE’s mobile solution has access to download speeds of 10Mbps up to a speed cap of 250Mbps on 5G. On 5G trial plans, download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. 5G upload speeds will typically be 1 to 40Mbps. Speeds may vary due to factors such as location, device capabilities, distance from the base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download/upload destination.
