Telstra price changes

We’ve made some changes to our plan prices

Most of our postpaid mobile plan prices increased from 27 August 2024 and our Pre-Paid mobile plan prices increased from 22 October.

Providing customers access to Australia’s largest and most reliable mobile network is our priority. These price changes help us to keep investing in our mobile coverage and performance, as well as improving the reliability and security of services, while responding to increased usage on our network.

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Telstra price changes explained

We are increasing our mobile plan pricing

On 27 August 2024, we’ll be making changes to our mobile pricing.

What's changing:
  • Our Mobile Plan Basic will increase by $3 per month to $65 per month. Uncapped 4G & 5G download speeds within data allowance for use in Australia from 27 Aug 2024.
  • Our Mobile Plan Essential will increase by $3 per month to $75 per month.
  • Our Mobile Plan Premium will increase by $4 per month to $99 per month.
  • Our Mobile Bundle Plan (which is available on our Essential or Premium Upfront Mobile Plans) will increase by $2 per month to $52 per month.
  • Our Data Plan Large will not be available for purchase from 27 August 2024. Existing customers may continue on this plan. From 3 December 2024, the price will increase from $90 to $110 per month.

Note: Plan prices may change again going forward

What stays the same:
  • You'll continue to receive unlimited SMS, MMS and calls in Australia to standard Australian fixed and mobile numbers.
  • You'll still have a no lock-in month-to-month contract and no excess data charges for use in Australia.

What's next?

Your plan will be updated automatically from 27 August 2024. You don't need to do anything.

You can check or change your mobile or data plan in My Telstra.

Tips to keep your costs down

Bundle for a great deal

Add up to 5 bundle plans on your Essential or Premium Upfront Mobile Plan so the whole household can share data and get connected for less.

Pay less with points

Telstra Plus members can redeem points on devices, accessories and more at the Rewards Store. Eligibility criteria apply to join.

Trade in old devices

Trade in an eligible mobile phone, tablet or wearable for credit on your Telstra Bill. Trade-in powered by Assurant.

Plan prices: Your plan and add-ons may change (including price and inclusions), or we may move you to a new plan (which may cost more). If you don't like a change, you can change your plan or cancel your plan or add-ons. When you cancel, your service will be disconnected immediately. We won't refund any money you've already paid, and you'll need to pay out any remaining devices, accessories or services in full when you cancel.

Telstra 5G: Telstra currently offers 5G in select areas and is progressively rolling it out to other areas. In non-5G coverage areas, you’ll automatically switch to our 4G or 3G. Check coverage map.

Telstra will be switching off 3G on 31 August 2024. Before switch off, you can use handsets supporting 3G on 850MHz and 4G minimally on 700MHz and 1800MHz. See telstra.com/device for more information.After switch off you will still be able to access the Telstra Mobile Network provided your device is 4G voice enabled and 4G 700MHz compatible. Find out more: tel.st/goodbye3G


Plan speeds: Download speeds for your included data on the Basic Mobile plan are capped at 250Mbps on our 4G and 5G network (uncapped 4G & 5G download speeds within data allowance from 27 August 2024). Speeds may vary due to factors such as location, distance from the base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download/upload destination. For 5G coverage information, check coverage map.

Talk, text and data: Excludes calls, SMS and MMS to premium numbers, some satellite numbers, and use overseas.

Data usage: This plan comes with a data allowance to use in Australia. You won’t be charged if you go over your monthly data allowance. Instead, you can continue to access data up to speeds of 1.5Mbps. 1.5mbps isn’t suitable for HD video or high-speed applications, and means that some web pages, social media content and files may take longer to load). In addition, heavy data users (users in the top 1% of all data users) may experience slower speeds than other users during busy periods. The speeds you actually receive may vary depending on a range of factors including your device, location, number of users and download sources. Your data allowance is for personal use in a smartphone or tablet in Australia only and the FairPlay Policy applies.

Trade-In: Telstra Trade-In is managed by Assurant Services Australia Pty Ltd. To be eligible for Trade-In, you must be a Telstra consumer or small business customer aged 18+, with a post-paid service and have a device, tablet or smartwatch with us on an Upfront plan or with an existing 13-digit account number. Not available to customers with a ten-digit account number or Upgrade & Protect. Devices on Telstra Mobile Lease plans are ineligible. You may only trade in a device, tablet or smartwatch from Assurant’s list of eligible devices. The credit offer will vary depending on your device, tablet or smartwatch type, model and its working condition, and is subject to assessment. Credit applied by second bill, or to a nominated credit/debit card within 30 days for Upfront Mobile plans. For more details, see Telstra Trade-In.


Telstra Plus: Must be 18+ with an active service. Points are earned on payment for services or pre-paid recharge (excl. refunds, credits & late payment fees) and on paid component of Points + Pay. Points expire 3 years from earning. Marketing opt-in required (preferences can be changed). Excludes Telstra Enterprise and Corporate accounts. See the Telstra Plus program terms and conditions.

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