Instead of relying on a fixed-line technology like most NBN connections, 5G can provide an entirely wireless internet solution with lightning-fast speeds using the same mobile towers that supply internet to our phones.
While 5G isn't everywhere yet, many Aussies can get a 5G home internet connection right now. It's faster than the older 4G home wireless internet and even cheaper than some NBN plans.
Best 5G home internet plan in Australia
Each month, our team of product experts selects the best 5G home internet plan. Here's this month's pick for the best deal:
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Optus
Editor's Pick
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
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We look for the best price over 12 months; this factors in any discounts that might end after a honeymoon period.
We consider which plan 5G home internet plan has the fastest typical evening speeds. We only consider plans with uncapped speeds.
We look at the plan with the best coverage and also consider other things like the number of support channels.
In case this plan doesn't appeal to you, here's how it compares to other uncapped 5G home internet plans in our database:
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Optus
Editor's Pick
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
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SpinTel
5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (240Mbit)
$89/mth
+ $25 Upfront
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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Telstra
Premium 5G Home Internet - 1TB
$95/mth
Min. cost $95
Link not supplied
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Yomojo
5G Internet Max
$95.90/mth
Min. cost $95.90
Link not supplied
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Can I get a 5G home internet plan?
To get 5G home broadband, you need to be within a telco's 5G footprint. Check the map below to view 5G coverage in your area.
This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.
Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.
Most of Australia's major city centres already have access to the 5G network. Network operators are in the process of expanding the network into more areas, but it will take time.
5G availability doesn't guarantee access to 5G home internet. For example, it's Telstra's policy to only sell a certain number of plans per postcode in order to reduce the risk of congestion.
"The majority of 5G home internet providers won't charge you for the 5G home wireless modem. Instead, they'll require you to return it in 'good working condition' if you don't stay connected with them. This is usually over a period of 24 or 36 months.
"If you cancel the plan during that period and don't return the modem, or return it in a damaged condition you may need to pay a fee. This fee is usually the full cost of the modem."
Dylan Crismale, Digital Content Editor
How fast are 5G home internet plans?
5G network technology has achieved speeds of well over 1Gbps in lab tests, but in reality, average data transfer speeds depend on several factors, including:
- Your plan – some 5G plans have speed caps of approximately 25Mbps, 50Mbps or 100Mbps, while others are uncapped. Most plans don't specifically state their speed cap, but all should list "typical evening speeds", reported by the provider
- Your coverage – how good is 5G coverage at your address?
- Your neighbourhood – some providers limit the number of 5G home internet plans per postcode or per tower
- Your surroundings – any obstacles between you and the nearest 5G tower
- Congestion – more traffic can slow the service down (including special events like sporting matches and concerts, etc.)
When you compare 5G to 4G, it does usually travel a shorter distance, especially at very high frequencies, and can have a hard time penetrating walls.
Most speed-capped plans naturally max out at around 25Mbps, 50Mbps or 100Mbps, as written on the tin, but there's a lot more variance when it comes to faster options.
5G home internet plans by speed
Compare 5G home internet plans in WhistleOut's database by speed:
If you choose a plan with speeds up to 25Mbps, you'll get the equivalent of an NBN 25 plan. Speeds may be slower during peak hours. These plans may not be the best value in the long term as they're quite expensive for the speeds you get. It is worth noting Vodafone's plan has a maximum speed of 20Mbps.
Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans with speeds up to 25Mbps:
If you decide to choose a plan capped at 50Mbps, this means it's the equivalent of NBN 50, however, you may experience slightly slower speeds during peak hours. This is a great option if you're either conscious of the price or you know you won't use over 50Mbps.
Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans capped at 50Mbps:
If you choose a plan capped at 100Mbps, this means it's the equivalent of an NBN 100 plan, however, you may experience slightly slower speeds during peak hours. This is a great option for households with multiple members who regularly connect to the internet at the same time.
Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans capped at 100Mbps:
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TPG
Editor's Pick
5G Home Broadband Premium
$34.99/mth
Min. cost $34.99
Link not supplied
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iiNet
5G Home Broadband Premium
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
Link not supplied
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Vodafone
5G Home Internet Premium Plan
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
Link not supplied
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Optus
Optus Plus Everyday Fast 5G
$64/mth
Min. cost $64
Link not supplied
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Yomojo
5G Internet 100
$75.90/mth
Min. cost $75.90
Link not supplied
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Three telcos currently offer uncapped plans. These can go as fast as network conditions allow but exact speeds will depend on your coverage and congestion. Generally, though we have found 200Mbps is a pretty safe average.
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Optus
Editor's Pick
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
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SpinTel
5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (240Mbit)
$89/mth
+ $25 Upfront
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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Telstra
Premium 5G Home Internet - 1TB
$95/mth
Min. cost $95
Link not supplied
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Yomojo
5G Internet Max
$95.90/mth
Min. cost $95.90
Link not supplied
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Optus
Optus' typical evening speeds (between the times of 7pm and 11pm) are 50/11Mbps (Everyday Plan), 87/15Mbps (Fast Plan) and 230/20Mbps (Superfast Plan).
Telstra
Telstra has three 5G home internet plans. The Basic 5G Internet plan has reported typical evening speeds of 22Mbps downloads and 5Mbps uploads. The Essential 5G Internet plan lists 43Mbps for downloads and 15Mbps for uploads. And the Premium 5G Internet plan has reported typical evening speeds of 297Mbps downloads and 35Mbps uploads.
Vodafone
Vodafone has three 5G home internet plans. The 5G Home Internet Basic plan has reported typical evening speeds of 19Mbps for downloads and 2Mbps for uploads. The Home Internet Plus plan has 50Mbps downloads and 16Mbps uploads. And the 5G Home Internet Premium plan lists 100Mbps downloads and 18Mbps uploads.
TPG and iiNet
TPG and iiNet each have two plans, which are identical in terms of reported typical evening speeds. The slowest plans have 50Mbps downloads and 16Mbps uploads, while the fastest plans list 100Mbps for downloads and 18Mbps for uploads.
SpinTel
SpinTel has just two 5G home internet plans. The slowest quotes 50Mbps typical evening download speeds and the fastest 240Mbps. The telco doesn't list typical evening speeds for 5G home broadband uploads.
Yomojo
Yomojo has three plans, named based on their speed caps (but not their typical evening speeds). The 5G Internet 50 plan has typical evening download speeds of 42Mbps and uploads of 11Mbps. The 5G Internet 100 plan lists 75Mbps for downloads and 15Mbps for uploads. And the 5G Internet Max plan is uncapped for downloads, reporting 255Mbps typical evening download speeds and 20Mbps for uploads.
Which providers offer 5G home internet plans?
The number of providers selling 5G internet plans has remained steady over the last few years. There are far fewer options than there are NBN providers. At the time of writing, there are seven providers in WhistleOut's database offering 5G internet plans, including:
- iiNet
- Optus
- SpinTel
- Telstra
- TPG
- Vodafone
- Yomojo
SpinTel and Yomojo's home internet plans are powered by Optus' 5G network, while iiNet and TPG's plans are powered by Vodafone's 5G network.
5G home internet plan prices start as low $30 per month and can cost up to $96 per month. The price you pay depends on your provider and your choice of speed.
Nowadays, 5G home internet comes in four rough speed tiers, with downloads capped to around 25Mbps, 50Mbps, 100Mbps, and uncapped. The 25Mbps, 50Mbps and 100Mps are your cheaper options. Telstra's plans all come with a 1000GB data allowance, after which speeds are slowed to 1.5Mbps (which will only support limited internet activity like basic browsing) until your next billing cycle. Other providers don't place download limits, but Telstra's 1000GB is unlikely to be a problem for most households.
Here's a better breakdown of the 5G home internet plans on offer from each of the eight providers in our database.
| Provider | Approx. speed tiers | Modem included? | Network |
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| iiNet | 50Mbps, 100Mbps | Yes | Vodafone |
| Optus | 50Mbps, 100Mbps, Uncapped |
Yes | Optus |
| SpinTel | 50Mbps, 250Mbps | No, rental | Optus |
| Telstra | 25Mbps, 50Mbps Uncapped | Yes | Telstra |
| TPG | 50Mbps, 100Mbps |
Yes | Vodafone |
| Vodafone | 20Mbps, 50Mbps, 100Mbps |
Yes | Vodafone |
| Yomojo | 50Mbps, 100Mbps, Uncapped |
Yes | Optus |
5G home internet modem conditions
You'd be forgiven for thinking things were just as straightforward as the NBN when it comes to 5G home internet modems. While it's typical that a customer might buy a modem from their NBN provider (or go the BYO modem route) they're usually included in 5G home internet plans – for "free", and the provider will insist you use theirs.
The catch? You'll need to stay with that provider for a period of time before it's actually yours. This is typically a period of two or three years, with the condition that if you leave before the time is up, you'll need to return the modem in "good working order" or pay out the remaining value prorated to the number of months remaining. Some providers will waive the fee entirely if you return the modem within a short period.
SpinTel is one provider that bucks the trend; it will offer you a modem to rent for $10 per month, plus postage. At the time of writing, here are the modem conditions for each 5G home internet provider in WhistleOut's database:
| Provider | Minimum term | Non-return fee after cancellation |
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| iiNet | 36 months | $300 if modem not returned within 21 days |
| Optus | 36 months | Max. $468 ($13 per month remaining) |
| SpinTel | N/A | $530 if not returned within 21 days |
| Telstra | 24 months | $200 if modem not returned within 2 days |
| TPG | 36 months | $300 if modem not returned within 21 days |
| Vodafone | 36 months | Max. cost $396 ($11 per month remaining), fee waived if returned within 30 days |
| Yomojo | 24 months | Max. $456 ($19 per month remaining) |
Is 5G home internet a good NBN alternative?
When it comes to 5G vs the NBN, 5G home internet plans are designed as alternatives to the NBN or other fixed-line internet connections. A 5G home internet connection can certainly replace individual NBN connections, but it doesn't outmode the NBN outright. Fixed line networks, such as the NBN have a much larger capacity than wireless networks like 5G, and as such, are more resistant to issues such as congestion.
However, larger spectrum availability – especially in the higher frequencies used for mmWave 5G – will help make 5G a more viable alternative to NBN. The greater amount of spectrum a telco holds, the less chance of congestion, which is especially important when trying to replace a fixed line connection.
One other aspect to consider is price. NBN plans go up in price each year, unless you shop around, you can always expect at least one price increase per year. Mobile networks cost operators lots in maintenance as well, but the end impact on the consumer tends to be picked up by mobile phone customers, rather than 5G home internet users.
There are several 5G home wireless plans available (even at 100Mbps) that are cheaper than some NBN 50 plans. At the same time, NBN plans now have maximum theoretical speeds of between 500Mbps and 2,000Mbps so they far exceed the capabilities of what a 5G plan can offer. You'll need to have a Hybrid-Fibre Coaxial (HFC) or Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection type to get NBN plans with speeds greater than 100Mbps at your address.
Find your NBN Technology Type
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If you have the option, it could be worth comparing 5G and NBN at your address.
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$57.99/mth
Min. cost $57.99
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Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN 50/20
$64.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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Belong
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN Premium – Unlimited
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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Dodo
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Editor's Pick
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
$67.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
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Flip
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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Kogan Internet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Gold Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN500
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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Belong
FTTP, HFC
NBN Fast – Unlimited
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Speedy Max NBN 500/50
$59.90/mth
Min. cost $59.90
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
Editor's Pick
nbn500 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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Flip
FTTP, HFC
Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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SpinTel
FTTP, HFC
Home Turbo 500/50
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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FAQs
Do I need a modem for 5G home internet?
Yes, all of these plans require a 5G modem. You will need to use the modem supplied by your provider, as they use different technology than normal internet modems.
Do 5G home internet plans come with a phone line?
No, 5G home internet plans don't include a phone line. You'll need to use your mobile to make phone calls.
Is 5G home internet portable?
No, 5G home internet is not offered as a portable internet solution. In some cases, trying to use it as such may violate the terms of service. Most providers require you to only use your 5G home wireless service at your nominated home address. Some modems may even be geolocked.
If you are moving homes, reach out to your provider to see if 5G is available in the area you're moving to and if you're able to keep your plan.
For a portable internet service, consider a mobile broadband plan with an internet dongle.
Is 5G home internet unlimited?
Most 5G internet providers offer unlimited data plans. Telstra is the only exception, where you'll have a monthly allowance of 1TB.
Alex Choros
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