What type of 5G does Telstra use?

Most of our 5G base stations operate on the 3.6 GHz frequency band . Some sites also operate at lower frequencies also used for 3G and 4G. Telstra have a Scientific Licence for mmWave spectrum.

Here in Australia Telstra and Optus have all made significant progress on rolling out their 5G networks across the country. In June 2021, Telstra reported its 5G network had reached 75% of Australian homes. That’s with coverage live in over 2,7000 suburbs and over 200 cities and towns.

Major cities in Australia In Melbourne, Telstra has 5G mmWave spots at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Flinders Lane , while Optus 5G Max can be found at Abbotsford, Brunswick, Campbellfield, Fitzroy, and Huntingdale in Melbourne.

After months of waiting, 5G is available to consumers in Australia, but only in selected areas. Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and SpinTel customers can each access both 5G mobile and 5G internet, with 5G home broadband also available from TPG, iiNet and Internode.17 Kas 2021