Telstra: verified facts and rating

Commercial 5G: Yes Checked 2026-10-30

telstra.com.au

3

Mobile operators 3 of 5

64/100

Score breakdown

Network50
Cost48
Service100
Transparency100

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Telstra against the market

The dot is the company, the line is the median of all companies in this ranking.

Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)100205205 · median 130

Telstra strengths and weaknesses

Pros

  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Runs its own radio network
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Human support stated as 24/7

Cons

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All facts

FactValueSourceChecked
Listed by the regulatorNot verified—
Own radio networkYes
Telstra operates Australia's largest mobile network
telstra.com.au2026-10-30
Commercial 5GYes
Our 5G network reaches over 80% of Australians
telstra.com.au2026-10-30
Stated population coverageNot verified—
Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)205
$44 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan, 28 Day Plan, 20GB (plus activation bonus 30GB on first three recharges, activate by 2 November), unlimited calls and texts, no contract, prepaid; $2 SIM Kit · 47.14 AUD · index 100 = 23 AUD (Moose Mobile)
telstra.com.au2026-10-30
Commercial 4GYes
predicted 4G and 5G coverage
telstra.com.au2026-10-30
eSIMYestelstra.com.au2026-10-30
International roamingYestelstra.com.au2026-10-30
Self-care appYestelstra.com.au2026-10-30
24/7 human supportYes
Billing, payments and account enquiries: Monday to Sunday, 24/7; Faults and technical support: Monday to Sunday, 24/7; Product, sales, plans and offers: limited hours
telstra.com.au2026-10-30
Tariff terms publishedYestelstra.com.au2026-10-30
Complaints procedure publishedYestelstra.com.au2026-10-30

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