Cheapest 5G plan on Telstra network

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  brendanm on 27/12/2020 - 08:31

  Why would you need 5g for under 10gb a month?

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    MrFizz on 27/12/2020 - 08:37

    I’m very interested in ‘new’ tech and want to check out the speed differences. Also, thinking about 5G broadband as a solution and want a test run.

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      brendanm on 27/12/2020 - 08:59

      The only way to access Telstra 5g is with Telstra.

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        MrFizz on 27/12/2020 - 09:04

        Yup, aware of this. The best I can think of is 12 month JB plan $59 with $400 voucher which makes the effective cost around $25/month…

        I’m wondering if anyone has any other/cheaper ways. I’d prefer not to sign up for a 12 month contract…

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          [Deactivated] on 27/12/2020 - 09:25

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          @MrFizz: you won't be getting 5g then.

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            realfancyman on 27/12/2020 - 16:34

            @[Deactivated]: This plan includes 5G

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          brendanm on 27/12/2020 - 10:09

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          @MrFizz: Get the $59 plan when they do the $500 voucher. Sell voucher for $450. $21.5 a month. That's what I did. Insanely cheap for the service and reception. Otherwise you can do prepaid, but you will pay more for less.

          Also, 4g is faster than most peoples NBN, I'm not near a tower, and just got 100/12 on a speedtest. Though on 5g I get 500+/100. Unless you are downloading massive things all the time, you won't see that much difference.

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            MrFizz on 27/12/2020 - 10:13

            @brendanm: Thanks for that.

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      AustriaBargain on 27/12/2020 - 13:02

      You're not wrong. What's the point of having the fastest phone on the planet if you're throttled by 4G. You should want the fastest internet possible too to match your fast new phone.

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  redforever on 27/12/2020 - 09:05

  If you just want a test, you can get a prepaid sim pack for a month. I am quite certain it has access to 5G.

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    pantsparty on 27/12/2020 - 09:35

    I have 5G access on my Telstra prepaid sim.

    If you just want a test run sign up for the cheapest sim only plan from Telstra and cancel after the first month. Will only cost $40 or $50 for the month and gives you time to play around with it.

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    AustriaBargain on 27/12/2020 - 13:02

    My prepaid telstra sim shows 5G symbol, same as my plan Telstra esim.

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  MrFizz on 27/12/2020 - 14:53

  Thanks for your help everyone

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  srhardy on 30/12/2020 - 09:56

  is boost (on telstra) 5G?

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  skycood on 01/01/2021 - 15:42

  Officeworks currently sell Telstra $30 Prepaid SIM for $15

  or

  $40 Pre-Paid SIM Starter Kit for $20 by Telstra Online

  activate before 1st Feb 2021 you will get 5g access. Don't know It will keep or lose 5G access after that date.

  If you want a long-term option, Telstra Online sell $300 Pre-Paid SIM Starter Kit for $260. But here is cheaper.
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/588596

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    MrFizz on 02/01/2021 - 08:14

    Cheers mate!