Telstra internet review

Our verdict: Telstra’s internet plans are feature-packed and offer some of the fastest speeds around. However, its premium prices might not suit all budgets.

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Pros

  • Some NBN include a modem with 4G/5G backup and home phone line
  • Offers NBN alternatives such as Starlink satellite and 5G home internet plans
  • Fast, reliable speeds on NBN plans
  • Free NBN fibre upgrade for eligible customers
  • Option to save money on 'internet-only' NBN plans

Cons

  • More expensive than other providers
  • If you sign up for an NBN plan with a modem, cancel within 24 months, and fail to return it on time, a modem non-return fee will apply.

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Telstra NBN Basic (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn25
25/4
Mbps
$85
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Basic (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn25
25/4
Mbps
$93
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Essential (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn50
50/17
Mbps
$95
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Premium (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn100
100/17
Mbps
$99
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Premium (NBN 500 internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn500
500/40
Mbps
$99
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Essential (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn50
50/17
Mbps
$109
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Premium (NBN 500 with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn500
500/40
Mbps
$113
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Premium (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn100
100/17
Mbps
$113
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Ultimate (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn750
750/40
Mbps
$119
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Ultrafast (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn1000
815/80
Mbps
$129
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Ultimate (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn750
750/40
Mbps
$129
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Ultrafast (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
No special offer
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Nbn1000
815/80
Mbps
$139
per month
No special offer
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from over 40 providers, we evaluate pricing, speeds, data allowances and plan features. Each factor is weighted and combined to generate a score out of 10 — helping you quickly spot the most competitive plans on the market. Read the full breakdown.

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Telstra 5G Home Internet
Home wireless
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300/30
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$85
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We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from over 40 providers, we evaluate pricing, speeds, data allowances and plan features. Each factor is weighted and combined to generate a score out of 10 — helping you quickly spot the most competitive plans on the market. Read the full breakdown.

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Features Data allowance Price Description
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Telstra Upfront Data Plan Small
Mobile broadband
Full Telstra network
Month-to-month
  • 4G/5G network
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO device
30GB
30GB
$25
per month
$0 setup fees, $25 min. total cost
$25 per month
$0 setup fees, $25 min. total cost
$25/mth for first 12 months, then $30/mth. Use promo code XMAS5​. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra Prepaid $39 Data Plan
Mobile broadband
Full Telstra network
28 Days contract
  • 4G/5G network
  • 28 Days expiry
  • BYO device
25GB
25GB
$39
per 28 days
$0 setup fees, $13 min. total cost
$39 per 28 days
$0 setup fees, $13 min. total cost
$13 on activation, then $39/recharge (ends 29 Dec 2025) + 55GB/recharge for first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Activate by 2 Mar 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra Prepaid $49 Data Plan
Mobile broadband
Full Telstra network
28 Days contract
  • 4G/5G network
  • 28 Days expiry
  • BYO device
35GB
35GB
$49
per 28 days
$0 setup fees, $49 min. total cost
$49 per 28 days
$0 setup fees, $49 min. total cost
75GB/recharge for first 3 recharges, then 35GB/recharge. T&Cs apply. Activate by 2 Mar 2026
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Telstra Upfront Data Plan Medium
Mobile broadband
Full Telstra network
Month-to-month
  • 4G/5G network
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO device
100GB
100GB
$60
per month
$0 setup fees, $60 min. total cost
$60 per month
$0 setup fees, $60 min. total cost
$60/mth for first 12 months, then $65/mth. Use promo code XMAS5​. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra Prepaid $180 Data Plan
Mobile broadband
Full Telstra network
12 Month contract
  • 4G/5G network
  • 12 Month expiry
  • BYO device
150GB
150GB
$180
per 12 months
$0 setup fees, $180 min. total cost
$180 per 12 months
$0 setup fees, $180 min. total cost
150GB on activation, then 70GB/recharge. Activate by 2 Mar 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra Prepaid $350 Data Plan
Mobile broadband
Full Telstra network
12 Month contract
  • 4G/5G network
  • 12 Month expiry
  • BYO device
310GB
310GB
$310
per 12 months
$0 setup fees, $310 min. total cost
$310 per 12 months
$0 setup fees, $310 min. total cost
$310 on activation, then $350/recharge (ends 29 Dec 2025) + 310GB for first recharge, then 220GB/recharge. Activate by 2 Mar 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Features Data allowance Typical download speed Price Rewards Description
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Telstra NBN Fixed Wireless Basic (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $240. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
23Mbps
nbn®25
23Mbps
nbn®25
$85
per month
$0 setup fees, $85 min. total cost
$85 per month
$0 setup fees, $85 min. total cost
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Fixed Wireless Basic (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
23Mbps
nbn®25
23Mbps
nbn®25
$93
per month
$0 setup fees, $93 min. total cost
$93 per month
$0 setup fees, $93 min. total cost
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Fixed Wireless Essential (internet only)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $240. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
68Mbps
nbn®75
68Mbps
nbn®75
$95
per month
$0 setup fees, $95 min. total cost
$95 per month
$0 setup fees, $95 min. total cost
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra NBN Fixed Wireless Essential (with modem and phone line)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
68Mbps
nbn®75
68Mbps
nbn®75
$109
per month
$0 setup fees, $109 min. total cost
$109 per month
$0 setup fees, $109 min. total cost
100,000 Telstra Plus bonus points for new services. Ends 29 Dec 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Telstra internet review: Our verdict

If you're looking for a premium, feature-packed internet plan, Telstra has you covered. It boasts reliable speeds, a strong brand reputation and a home phone line with unlimited calls on select NBN plans.

But this comes at a price as Telstra's plans are some of the most expensive around.

While Telstra's NBN plans are its core internet product, the telco giant also offers home wireless broadband and data SIMs too.

About Telstra

Telstra is Australia's largest telecommunications and technology company, offering a full range of communications services.

  • It was formed in 1975 as a government-owned company and became privately operated in 2006.
  • Telstra made high speed broadband available to the public through its cable service in 1996 and launched BigPond (an internet service provider) in November of the same year.
  • In 2000, Telstra launched ADSL broadband and NBN plans in 2012.
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"I've been a Telstra internet customer for 5 years and I very rarely have an issue with speed or connectivity. It's so reliable and holds up to the demands of a busy family of 5 with two adults working from home plus tween/teenage children with high data usage. I've never had a surprise bill. The My Telstra app is a great user experience and I love that every time I pay my bill I accumulate Telstra Plus Member points. I've purchased an iron and Woolworths gift voucher this year using points."

Kate Boddington
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What do Australians think of Telstra NBN?

  • 3.9/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction - lower than the average of 3.93
  • 4.2/5 for Trust - higher than the average of 4.08
  • 3.82/5 for Customer Service - lower than the average of 3.93

Based on Telstra NBN scores in Finder's 2024 & 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

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Value for money

Telstra's plans come with the kind of bells and whistles you expect from a premium provider.

Some plans include a modem with 4G back-up (only a handful of providers offer this), a phone line with free calls to Australian numbers and maximum speeds across most NBN plans.

However, this comes at a cost as Telstra's NBN plans are usually among the most expensive in their respective speed tiers according to the plans in Finder's database.

  • Keep in mind: Telstra NBN plans cost about $10–$30 a month above the average price on Finder.

Telstra also doesn't charge any set-up fees for standard installation if you sign up online.

Watch out for:

  • Telstra's NBN modem is available for purchase when you sign up for an internet only NBN plan. If you signup to an NBN plan with modem and cancel your Telstra service before 24 months are up, you can return it for free if it's in good condition. Otherwise it will cost you $200.

Telstra's 5G home internet plan uses its 5G network and promises average download speeds of 336Mbps, much faster than its NBN 100 or NBN 250 plans.

This is great value, so long as you can get consistent speeds. This isn't always guaranteed when using a mobile network for your internet connection.

It has a data cap of 1000GB, whereas other providers offer unlimited data on their home wireless plans. It's still a generous allowance though, as Telstra believes it will allow you to stream HD videos for 350 hours, which works out to be around 11 hours a day during a month.

If you exceed your 1000GB for the month, your download speed will be slowed to 25Mbps and your upload speed to 5Mbps.

Watch out for:

  • A modem is included for new customers who stay connected for 24 months. If you cancel before 24 months, you must return the modem in good working order. If you don't return your modem or it's not returned in good condition, you may be charged a non-return fee of $400.
  • You will need to live in an area with sufficient Telstra 5G coverage to purchase the plan.

Unlike most mobile broadband providers that offer under 200GB a month, Telstra is one of only a few providers in Finder's database that offers big data caps on its Upfront plans of up to 400GB.

These plans come with 5G access too, making them strong choices for portable and fast data.

If you go over your data allowance before the month is out, your speed will be capped at 1.5Mbps.

If you want prepaid mobile broadband, Telstra has that too, but the speed is capped on some plans at 150Mbps.

Telstra also has long expiry data plans which work out a little cheaper than its 28-day prepaid plans, though its Upfront data plans still present the best value overall.

Telstra offers the option to buy a portable modem along with your data plan, which you can pay off in 12-, 24- or 36-month instalments. Some are just the size of a small dongle to help you get internet on the go.

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Performance

In September 2025, Telstra came First (out of 11 providers) in the ACCC Measuring Broadband Australia report. It delivered maximum speeds 104.6% of the time during the busy hours of the day (7pm–11pm), which was Telstra's best ever result in the report.

With Telstra's score of over 100%, that means it always delivers the advertised speeds on its plans during busy hours of the day.

  • Why this matters: The ACCC report helps consumers see which NBN providers are reliable in delivering their advertised speeds.

Telstra has ranked consistently in the top 4 in these reports since December 2020, meaning it's one of the more reliable providers out there when it comes to speed.

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Customer service

Telstra makes it easy to get in touch with its support team. You're able to:

  • Call up the customer support line. Technical support is available Monday to Friday, 7am to 11pm AEST, while if you have billing and account enquiries, you can call Monday to Friday between 8am and 7pm AEST.
  • Head into a Telstra store and chat in person with someone there.
  • Send a message via the My Telstra app.
  • Live chat on the Telstra website.
  • Send a message on the Telstra Facebook or Twitter social media pages.

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) covers complaints data from phone and internet customers. In the 2023 Annual Report for the financial year ending June 2023, Telstra:

  • Had 40.42% of all complaints, which was the most out of all providers. But considering Telstra is the most popular broadband provider according to Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker, this is not surprising.
  • Saw a 35.7% decrease in complaints from the previous financial year.

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Bonus features

Telstra's plans come with a bunch of bonus features that help it stand out.

4G back-up modem

All Telstra modems have 4G back-up.

If there's an NBN outage in your area, you'll be switched over to 4G mobile data as a back-up within a few minutes. The speed is capped at a maximum of 25Mbps download and 5Mbps upload. You also need to be in a 4G coverage area.

30-day satisfaction guarantee

If you're a new Telstra home internet customer and aren't happy with your service within the first 30 days, you can request a full refund of any fees you've paid and cancel the connection with no obligations.

Home phone line included on some plans

Telstra is one of the few providers that not only give a home phone line on select NBN plans, but also provide you with unlimited local and national calls at no extra cost. You also get 30 minutes of standard calls overseas.

Telstra Plus rewards

Telstra customers get benefits and earn Telstra Plus reward points whenever they pay their bill. These points can be used towards discounted tech, appliances, concert tickets and more.

How does Telstra compare?

As the NBN 50 plan is the most popular internet plan in Australia, Finder has gathered together some of the major providers so you can see how Telstra compares to them on this speed tier.

ProviderTypical evening speedPriceLearn more
Telstra50Mbps$95/month
Read review
TPG50Mbps$84.99/month
View plans
Optus50Mbps$95/month
View plans
AGL50Mbps$94/month
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iiNet50Mbps$84.99/month
View plans
Aussie Broadband50Mbps$93/month
Read review
Belong50Mbps$88/month
View plans
Tangerine50Mbps$84.90/month
View plans

How to switch to Telstra

If you've settled on a Telstra plan that suits you, you just need to go to Telstra's website to enter your address to finalise your purchase. This will tell you if the plan you want is available at your address.

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What if I'm moving house?
If you're already a Telstra customer, you can book a move and it'll handle it all for you. Telstra advises that if you book your move before 1pm Monday to Friday, you'll get your service connected within 2 business days.

You should give your current provider some warning in case there's a notice period for cancelling your old service. You don't want to get stuck paying for 2 services. That's even though Telstra says it will notify your old provider if you switch.

For more details on the process, check our guide to switching broadband providers.


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    LynetteMarch 15, 2023

    Are there any discounted plans for pensioners??

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    RogerDecember 7, 2018

    only require a landline phone as am elderly

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      JohnDecember 11, 2018Finder

      Hi Roger,

      Thank you for reaching out to finder.

      The page we are on gives you an overview of plans that include a landline phone. If you just wish to get a landline phone, you may need to contact the provider directly to check if this plan is available. Hope this helps!

      Cheers,
      Reggie

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    JenniferNovember 23, 2018

    Is Fibre to the premises available to my address in Werribee or is it Fibre to the node or fibre to the curb.

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      JohnNovember 23, 2018Finder

      Hi Jennifer,

      Thank you for reaching out to finder.

      Depending on the provider you are going with for the switch to NBN, you may clarify this with them on how the fibre will be connected. Hope this helps!

      Cheers,
      Reggie

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    garrySeptember 27, 2018

    I would like our phone changed over, without internet connection.

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      JoshuaSeptember 30, 2018Finder

      Hi Garry,

      Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. :)

      If you want to get your phone changed, you may want to get in touch with your current carrier first. They could suggest to you your available options. If in case you want to check other options from other providers, refer to our handpicked mobile plans. You can also use our phone plan comparison to search for the mobile plan that suits you.

      I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out again.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Cheers,
      Joshua

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    PeterFebruary 8, 2018

    Nbn, shows as available, my home is a 120 acre block. Coverage map while covering a lot of the block, doesn’t come anywhere near the house( it is in the shadow of a hill.)
    Can see the light on top of Mt Blackwood.
    What are my options as an existing Telstra customer for nbn?

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      MayMarch 1, 2018Finder

      Hi Peter,

      Thanks for your inquiry.

      Telstra offers NBN plans in areas where connection to the NBN is available. As an existing customer, if you want to switch to the NBN , you may refer to our list of Telstra NBN plans & bundles to compare your plan options. Once you have chosen a particular plan, you may then click on the “Go to site” button and you will be redirected to Telstra’s website where you can proceed with your application or get in touch with Telstra directly so they can assist and guide which connection is best for you.

      Cheers,
      May

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