Whether you’re after an internet connection on the go, or you’re after a backup for when your home internet isn’t cutting it, there are plenty of providers offering mobile broadband plans.
As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra offers a selection of mobile broadband plans and devices to suit a range of user needs. Read on to find out more about Telstra mobile broadband, plans, devices and speeds, and whether these plans are right for you.
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Telstra mobile broadband plans
Whether you’re after a SIM-only data plan or a plan bundled with a device, There’s a range of Telstra mobile broadband plans available to choose from. If you’re after Telstra 5G mobile broadband plans, you’ll be able to access 5G on all of Telstra’s mobile broadband plans — provided you have Telstra 5G network access and a compatible device.
If you’re after a standard month-to-month plan, there are three no lock-in plans at different price points and with different data inclusions. These plans have uncapped 4G and 5G speeds and you can also share data between up to 10 eligible plans. There are also no excess data charges, which means once you use up your data allowance, you can keep using your plan at the capped speed of 1.5Mbps.
These plans are available either as a SIM-only data plan, or you can bundle with your choice of modem or dongle, which can be paid off over 12, 24 or 36 months, or purchased outright.
Telstra Mobile Broadband Plans
The following table shows a selection of published Telstra mobile broadband plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Small
min. cost $25 over one month |
30GB | $25 | |
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Medium
min. cost $58 over one month |
75GB | $58 | |
 View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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Telstra mobile broadband prepaid plans
In addition to the standard month-to-month mobile broadband plans, Telstra offers a selection of prepaid mobile broadband plans. These plans are available on either a 28-day or 12-month expiry period and plans can be bundled with a prepaid dongle or modem (which you’ll buy upfront), or you can keep it as a SIM-only data plan.
All of these prepaid plans include access to the Telstra 4G and 5G mobile networks, but speeds are capped at 150Mbps.
What about Telstra 4G mobile broadband plans?
While 4G network access is included on all Telstra mobile broadband plans, there are no set 4G-only mobile broadband plans on offer. However, many of the modems that Telstra offers to bundle with the month-to-month plans along with all the prepaid modems, are 4G compatible only, so if you choose one of those modems, you’ll only be able to use the 4G network.
Compare mobile broadband plans
If you want to see what kind of value-for-money you can get from a Telstra mobile broadband plan, the below table compares a range of mobile broadband plans from other providers.
Mobile Broadband Plans Compared: 100GB+
The following table shows a selection of published 100GB and over mobile broadband plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $34.90 over first month |
100GB | $34.90 | Go to Site |
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Medium 100GB
min. cost $35 over one month billing period |
100GB | $35 | |
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min. cost $49.90 over first month |
200GB | $49.90 | Go to Site |
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min. cost $60 over one month billing period |
120GB | $60 | Go to Site |
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min. cost $64.90 over first month |
400GB | $64.90 | Go to Site |
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min. cost $780 over 12 month plan period |
100GB | $65 | Go to Site |
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Large 400GB
min. cost $70 over one month billing period |
400GB | $70 | |
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min. cost $70 over one month billing period |
220GB | $70 | Go to Site |
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Large
min. cost $90 over one month |
400GB | $90 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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Mobile Broadband Plans Compared: Over 50GB
The following table shows a selection of published mobile broadband plans with 50GB – 100GB of data on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $40 over first month |
70GB | $40 | Go to Site |
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min. cost $480 over 12 month plan period |
50GB | $40 | Go To Site |
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SIM Only 50GB
min. cost $40 over 28 day billing period |
50GB | $40 | |
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min. cost $40 over one month billing period |
45GB | $40 | Go to Site |
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Medium
min. cost $58 over one month |
75GB | $58 | |
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SIM Only 90GB
min. cost $60 over 28 day billing period |
90GB | $60 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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Mobile Broadband Plans Compared: Under 50GB
The following table shows a selection of published mobile broadband plans with less than 50GB of data on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Small 20GB
min. cost $15 over one month billing period |
20GB | $15 | |
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min. cost $180 over 12 month plan period |
7GB | $15 | Go To Site |
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SIM Only 7GB
min. cost $15 over 28 day billing period |
7GB | $15 | |
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min. cost $20 over first month |
30GB | $20 | Go to Site |
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Small
min. cost $25 over one month |
30GB | $25 | |
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min. cost $300 over 12 month plan period |
15GB | $25 | Go To Site |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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Telstra mobile broadband devices
Telstra offers a range of mobile broadband devices that can be bundled with a month-to-month or prepaid mobile broadband plan. However, the devices available will differ depending on whether you go prepaid or month-to-month.
Here are the devices available to bundle with a month-to-month Telstra mobile broadband plan:
- Telstra 5G Hotspot (5G)
- Telstra 4GX Hotspot (4G only)
- Telstra 4GX USB modem (4G only)
- Inseego MiFi X Pro 5G (5G)
- Netgear Nighthawk M6 (5G)
- Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro (5G)
These devices are available over a 12, 24 or 36-month payment period, or to buy outright, and you’ll then bundle with a month-to-month mobile broadband plan.
Telstra offers a much smaller range of devices to bundle with a prepaid plan, all of which are 4G only. You can choose from the Telstra Pre-Paid 4GX Hotspot, the Telstra 4GX MF833v USB or the Telstra Pre-Paid 4GX WiFi Plus.
Telstra mobile broadband speed
Typically with mobile broadband, you should be able to reach download speeds of between 20Mbps and 100Mbps on a 4G connection, but faster download speeds of up to 1Gbps are now possible if you live in an area with 5G network coverage and have a compatible device. However, a range of factors, such as devices, networks and location, can impact mobile broadband speeds.
Keep in mind that the prepaid mobile broadband plans have speeds capped at 150Mbps, whereas month-to-month plans include uncapped speeds. So, if you want to take advantage of the fast speeds 5G is capable of, you might want to choose a plan with uncapped speeds.
Is Telstra mobile broadband right for me?
Mobile broadband is a great option if you need access to the internet on the go, whether you travel for holidays, work or just tend to get out and about a lot — after all, that’s what it was designed for. However, it also makes a good backup for your home internet if you find that you regularly have issues with your home internet connection or if you have high internet usage needs and want to avoid congestion.
Telstra’s selection of mobile broadband plans and devices, along with the fact that you can choose month-to-month or prepaid, could make it much easier to find a mobile broadband plan to suit your needs. Of course, it helps to consider what you’ll be using mobile broadband for and whether a Telstra plan will work for you before signing up.
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