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Telstra (5G Network) $15pm for 5GB Data Only Plan (Casual Month to Month) - 1.5mbps Once Included Data Allowance Is Exceeded

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Telstra (5G Network) $15pm for 5GB Data Only Plan (Casual Month to Month) - 1.5mbps Once Included Data Allowance Is Exceeded
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gingerscale on 31/08/2019 - 23:28 telstra.com.au (6876 clicks)
Last edited 01/09/2019 - 12:17 by 2 other users

Currently the cheapest plan that slows down to 1.5mbps when going over the data limit.

No contract, month to month. No Calls + Text

$15pm - 5GB
$25pm - 10GB
$50pm - 50GB
$75pm - 100GB

Monthly Data Allowance to use in Australia. No excess data charges in Australia, continue to access data at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps once included data allowance is exceeded.

Whats Included

  • 5G Network Access Free and automatically included until 30 June 2020. A 5G compatible device is required.
  • Data-free Apple Music
  • Data-free live sports For details, visit telstra.com.au/tv-movies-music/sports-offer
  • Free Telstra Air. You can access free Wi-Fi data at Telstra Air® hotspots in Australia and Fon spots overseas. Download the Telstra Air app or visit telstra.com/air to activate

Not Included

  • Overseas usage
  • Content charges (including third party charges)
Mobile Mobile Broadband Plan

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  • yjun355 on 01/09/2019 - 10:05

    Is this 1.5 good enough for WhatsApp calls?

    • fozzie on 01/09/2019 - 16:02

      WhatsApp implements WebRTC technology and the Opus codec. The minimum requirement for a WhatsApp call is 64 kbps. You should also be able to video call with that speed

  • captain smash on 01/09/2019 - 10:14
    +1

    “5G Network Access Free and automatically included until 30 June 2020. A 5G compatible device is required.“

    Woah, that’s a bonus

  • QuicheLorraine on 01/09/2019 - 10:19

    I'll be jumping across to this plan the moment Optus kill off unmetered Netflix and Spotify streaming on my $20/2Gb tablet plan.

    • gingerscale on 02/09/2019 - 20:21
      +2

      Isnt your netflix limted to 1.5Mbps anyway? this will give you more data, $5 cheaper and unlimited data for everything once your data runs out. unless you are talking a plan that included calls and texts

  • ens1402 on 01/09/2019 - 10:24

    Reminds me of Bigpond plans 10 years ago….

  • ChadHominem on 01/09/2019 - 10:46
    +2

    I've been living off of a 10gb plan with peace of mind data as my main WiFi to keep my internet connected devices not just attached to a ghost network. I was surprised to find that the capped 1.5Mbps data was good enough for me to watch Netflix US/UK through a VPN and get 480p/720p.

    Even more surprised to find I could play games online while livestreaming at 1080p60. Still haven't worked out how that's possible with 1.5Mbps upload, but not complaining.

    • FutureTech on 01/09/2019 - 22:08
      +1

      Hooray for today's compression technology

    • fozzie on 16/09/2019 - 09:34

      Hi, so you use this via a key or tablet? That’s insane. Good on you as it would save you lots of money

  • Houseofstark on 01/09/2019 - 11:00
    -5

    Guys, this is not a “plan” this is an add-on FYI.
    You add it onto your existing plan (which at the moment is minimum $45/50). So for $65 a month it’s not really great value, Optus and Vodafone has very similar plans for a lot cheaper

    • daniesaurs on 01/09/2019 - 11:13

      You don't need other plans to go on this.

    • Thundaja on 01/09/2019 - 11:21

      It is a plan. You can walk in and sign up to one without any other Telstra services.

    • Nousernamehere on 01/09/2019 - 11:33

      Guys, this is not a “plan” this is an add-on FYI.

      No, it isn’t. This is a stand-alone plan, no idea where you’re getting that it’s only an add-on.

      Edit: Should refresh the post before replying 10 minutes after it’s already been answered 😂

    • Okayy on 09/11/2019 - 01:21

      Don’t give wrong information

  • sharkfan12 on 01/09/2019 - 13:33

    Anybody knows how the data allowance works with Telstra air. Does using neighbours Telstra air chew into the data allowance. And what's the typical speed when using Air?

    • CC123 on 01/09/2019 - 13:49
      +1

      Anybody knows how the data allowance works with Telstra air.

      I think it uses your home internet allowance. If you have unlimited, you get unlimited Telstra Air. Not entirely sure how it works if you have a Sim Only plan or mobile broadband plan.
      With fixed internet (Cable, NBN, etc) it's your monthly data allowance.

      Does using neighbours Telstra air chew into the data allowance.

      No it doesn't

      what's the typical speed when using Air?

      It's very unstable but barely 1mbps. 3mbps if you are lucky.

  • nedski on 01/09/2019 - 14:11
    -4

    Jesus, deals like this is going to put a lot of pressure on the NBN with their crazy CVC pricing model.

    • Nousernamehere on 01/09/2019 - 18:00

      How?

      • dheywood on 02/09/2019 - 08:01
        +4

        In the same way BMW are concerned about the push bike market killing their sales.

  • trustnoone on 01/09/2019 - 15:15

    Totally looking at getting this, just realised I'm still paying $90 a month for Vivid wireless which is also capped around 1.5MBPS (though I usually get a little bit more). This is not only cheaper but at least I'll get a few weeks of super fast speed as well!

    • Mrgreenz on 01/09/2019 - 17:49
      +2

      This deal is 1.5mbps (0.2MBps) when capped, vivid wireless is 12mbps (1.5MBps) standard afaik.

      I'm on the $70 vividwireless plan, now optus

      • trustnoone on 01/09/2019 - 23:05

        Oh jeez, thanks for the heads up, I almost jumped on it already. Cheers for that mate.

  • fozzie on 01/09/2019 - 16:10
    +2

    Telstra is quite silly not offering Esim! I bet a lot of iPhone users would totally get this, coupled with dodo unlimited calls/sms @$5 a month!

    • T-man on 01/09/2019 - 23:05

      Ya, it makes me thinking how to utilise Telstra data sim with either Optus or Vodafone sim only plan. I just need the cheapest sim to make calls and use this sim for data.

    • T-man on 14/09/2019 - 19:04
      +1

      Telstra finally supported esim, wo ho…

      • fozzie on 15/09/2019 - 10:55

        Yes I know, it starts on 20/09

  • nzthunderboy on 01/09/2019 - 16:27

    Does this come with free dead birds as some may say?

    • mapax on 01/09/2019 - 16:48

      Possibly microbats too. But it doesn't really matter either way, the powers have said it's safe therefore it's happening.

  • MementoMori on 01/09/2019 - 16:31

    This could be an interesting proposition for someone who gets Telstra Air signal in their living room…

    I assume the Telstra Air connection is not speed shaped even once you're over your data limit?

    What are peoples experience with Telstra Air in terms or speeds and dropouts / reconnects?

    It's crazy I get a few bars of Telstra Air (and don't even know where the payphone is near me) yet I can't get a signal from my lounge room to my bedroom due to think concrete/brick internal walls.

    • MementoMori on 01/09/2019 - 16:40

      OK, answering my own question here a little… from reddit

      "I use Telstra Air as my "home wifi".

      Some problems you'll have:
      - Having to log in anywhere between every 1 minute and every 1 hour and having all your connections severed in the meantime
      - Not being able to connect to the Internet if you get home and your neighbours' friends are using the hotspot
      - Any unencrypted websites you visit can be spied on by anyone within range
      - Someone too cheap to pay for Internet can clone your MAC address and use your data
      - It's pretty slow unless you're really close to the access point"

      I wonder if you can get around this having your router 'auto log' back in?

      Also, I found out that Telstra Air is also provided by other peoples home modems at 2 Mpbs down / 1 up.

      • dcep on 01/09/2019 - 21:58

        the one from payphone pink booth is unlimited speed/quota that requires login as well

        anyone know if possible to get router to rebroadcast telstra AIR wifi as personal home wifi for multiple device use ?

    • Steptoe on 01/09/2019 - 19:28

      You can get AIR with long life prepaid if that’s you thing.

      • dcep on 01/09/2019 - 22:00

        do you know if there is a way to get router rebroadcast AIR wifi as personal home wifi for simultaneous use on multiple devices ?

        • ESEMCE on 24/09/2019 - 08:15
          +1

          I used a Laptop with Internet Sharing and Log In.
          Laptop connects to Telstra Air, Ethernet to router to share the Laptop's connection.

  • DarkOz on 02/09/2019 - 08:05

    I am not getting a 5G ready phone to use as a hot spot but I'd love to get a 5G compatible modem to use this for the kids. What are the cheap 5G compatible modems that I could buy to use this? Anything between $200 - $300? I am not going anywhere near the $1,000 HTC HUB!

    • AssociatedTomGum @ Telstra on 02/09/2019 - 08:28
      +1

      You don’t need a 5G modem to use this plan. Just buy a prepaid wireless telstra modem which can be found for $30 from woolies or Coles.

      • DarkOz on 02/09/2019 - 09:03

        Didn't it say "5G compatible device is required?" I already have a Huawei B525 modem but the quota always run out before the last week. Need this one for the kids to video stream all day long when data runs out.

        • AssociatedTomGum @ Telstra on 02/09/2019 - 09:43
          +1

          Works fine for me on my Huawei B525.

          5G compatible device is only required if you want to connect to the 5G frequencies. 4G is plenty fast.

          • DarkOz on 02/09/2019 - 09:47

            @TomGum: Thanks. That's great to know. I thought 5G is required and didn't want to chance it without confirmation.

  • Supercool on 02/09/2019 - 08:29

    The hard part about this is convincing the wife

    • DarkOz on 02/09/2019 - 09:07

      This is what the wife prefers, so don't be soft!

  • CDG on 02/09/2019 - 08:53
    -4

    shit plan!!

  • musicinbed69 on 02/09/2019 - 17:32

    So putting this in a phone works?

    edit: you guys say supposedly so.

    What I'm worried about though is the inability to receive sms. is that really true? ugh. so many places use sms messaging to confirm appointments. but it sure does sound nice to just pay $15 a month and never have to worry about data again.

    • gingerscale on 03/09/2019 - 00:02

      got a duel sim phone?

  • zappa on 03/09/2019 - 21:38

    Last time I looked 12gb / 12000mb was listed as "excessive use" on the "unlimited" plans under the fairplay policy- has anyone had any luck going way over that on this plan? Thanks!

    • gingerscale on 03/09/2019 - 22:28
      +1

      Whirlpool users have used over 100gb. theres no limited unless its in a congested area and they they may slow your speed more. but i nmy experence no issues using close to 50gb at 1.5mbps

      • zappa on 03/09/2019 - 22:36

        Thanks @gingerale95 - amazing deal in that case, cheers!

  • nicrankin on 04/09/2019 - 14:56

    So I’ve just got my sim today on the 5GB $15 plan and it’s showing “unlimited” next to local calls and local texts in the my plan section of the Telstra 24x7 app.
    I know the CIS says there is no included calls or texts, I wonder if that will change as it also says I’ve got 1 day left on the current billing period.

    • gingerscale on 05/09/2019 - 00:11

      Take a screenshot and tell them to do it or else

      • nicrankin on 05/09/2019 - 14:09

        I've got the sim for an ipad so won't even get a chance to test it. I might try a text in a phone to see if I get charged. It still says unlimited calls and texts and it's just started a new billing period.
        Here is the screenshot from the 24x7 app https://xur.li/2lCERAE

        • db1 on 06/09/2019 - 06:31
          +2

          Calls and texts are charged at prepaid rates and billed additionally to the data plan. Also was told by Telstra that the sim cannot be used in a phone and they may remove the offer.
          I had a bit of trouble just getting the sim ordered, Telstra is so complex and a simple task is often made very difficult, way too many automated processes.
          For those interested, I used up my 5GB data after 3 days and my capped speeds were a solid 1.6Mbps up and down. Have been streaming netflix and youtube with no issue, just the occasional buffer. I have the sim in a 4G router and find it working well enough as long as your expectations are reasonable. If you mainly just web browse or email then this plan is suitable for that purpose. I’m guessing it will depend on your area and congestion levels.

          • dcep on 14/09/2019 - 10:28

            @db1: does the billing starts after sim order, or there is activation step later ?

            do you need settings for 4g router , or pop in the sim and it just works ?

            thanks.

  • fozzie on 11/09/2019 - 01:32

    Hey folks according to whirlpool Telstra will supports esim on iPhone. From 20/09/19 Can someone on here comment whether they could have this plan added to their iPhone (after 20/09)?

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/thread/3qlwv4x9?p=13

  • OrangeBJ on 11/09/2019 - 14:41

    Sorry for my nerd. How can I buy this? Online or in store? Since there no payment link in OP.

    • gingerscale on 11/09/2019 - 23:33
      +1

      Instore or online if you go to their wireless Broadband sim section

    • Steptoe on 13/09/2019 - 10:40
      +1

      Buy via Cashback links for extra saving.

      • dcep on 14/09/2019 - 10:38

        what's the cashback link ?

        cashrewards ? only applies to selected plans, don't think this 1 is eligible ?

        thanks

        • Steptoe on 16/09/2019 - 23:26

          Shopback tracked $35 Cashback for this monthly plan.

          • dcep on 17/09/2019 - 04:41

            @Steptoe: Thanks.

            Tried to order online but got error - unable to complete order, please proceed to nearest telstra store.

            :(

            • Steptoe on 26/09/2019 - 19:48

              @dcep: That is likely only ID/employment verification. The store can continue your application to maintain the Cashback

    • OrangeBJ on 13/09/2019 - 12:50

      Thanks all!

  • paulaus on 16/09/2019 - 22:45

    might give it a shot. So about 90 minutes to download a 1gb file at 1.5mbps does that sound right.

  • randomrandom on 21/09/2019 - 12:13

    Why credit check for a prepaid plan? i do not want a credit check hit for buying a prepaid plan. Thanks Telstra

    • mysterytal on 21/09/2019 - 12:16
      +1

      It's a contract. Although you pay in advance for the month any excess usage is charged in arrears.

      Calls are very expensive and will be billed. It's for data only.

      • randomrandom on 21/09/2019 - 12:18
        +1

        oh i get it, i thought its real prepaid where i have a choice to top up or not. Thanks a lot for making it clear.

  • jes on 25/09/2019 - 21:38

    hi anyone used this in a phone, does it work?

    • paulaus on 27/09/2019 - 21:19

      I ask via chat support and they said yes it can be used in a phone but not for calls and text.

  • Coatesy on 21/01/2020 - 14:10

    Hey guys,

    Will this work in an old phone as a hotspot device?

    • bazingaa on 30/04/2020 - 23:17

      yes,I am using

  • bazingaa on 30/04/2020 - 01:10

    Is anyone using Fetch TV with this after slowing down to 1.5Mbps?

    • gingerscale on 30/04/2020 - 20:10
      +1

      would work as long as its not updating in the background or any other device in your home is connected and loading. expect 360 or 480p

      • bazingaa on 30/04/2020 - 23:18

        Will it continously play with 480p or will the be intermediate stops for buffering 720p

        • gingerscale on 01/05/2020 - 19:09
          +1

          i would only expect 480 or even 360. Video apps dont like to keep stopping to buffer

  • 3per on 20/05/2020 - 09:43

    For those looking for call and sms, Telstra is also offering a 10aud off as well for mobile plans if you couldn't be bothered using a dual sim phone: https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/sim-only-plans#new

    Not that cheap, but still 10aud off

  • worldwidehappiness on 17/06/2020 - 00:34

    Does anyone know about this: "until 30 June 2020, then opt in for $15/month" How do you opt in? I can't find anything on the Telstra website or the critical information.

    • worldwidehappiness on 17/06/2020 - 10:43

      It seems to be about the 5G access. If you want the 5G to continue, it's opt-in (and I think you pay extra?). Otherwise, it continues with 3G/4G.

  • donnot on 17/06/2020 - 19:18

    Was just talking to one of the chat reps who advised me that there's an additional $10/month discount on the S/M/L plans for the first 12 months, bringing the 20GB S plan down to $15/month which is pretty reasonable IMO. Can't find any reference online - could be because I'm an existing customer?

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