5G Enabled Plans and Download Speeds

5G network access included

5G network access is now available as standard on all of our plans and download speeds are capped on our 4G and 5G networks as follows:

Recharge	Expiry Period	Download speed up to
$5-$15	7 days	150Mps
$22-$45	28 days	150Mps
$55	28 days	250Mps
$70	28 days	Uncapped
$230-$365	12 months	150Mps

Download Speed FAQs

What does the capped download speed mean for me?

As all speed cap options are great for video streaming, browsing, social media and hot-spotting a single device you should be able to continue doing what you usually do, and enjoy the same or similar mobile experience you do today. If you need to hot-spot multiple devices, or regularly transfer large files, you may benefit from uncapped download speeds. Your capped download speed is the maximum potential download speed for data included in your recharge. Typical speeds may often be slower and will vary due to factors such as location, distance from the base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download/upload destination. 5G is rolling out in selected areas and available with a compatible device. Check 5G coverage in your area.

How do I test what speeds I’m getting on 5G?

Test your mobile connection and speed performance. Your data allowance will not be impacted by this test. Please make sure Wi-Fi is turned off when testing. To access 5G, you’ll need a 5G compatible device in a 5G coverage area.

How do I access 5G?

You need three things to access 5G:

An active prepaid recharge
A 5G compatible device
Be in an area which has 5G coverage (check out our coverage map)

How do I find out which areas are covered by 5G?

Check out our coverage map.

Tags: Help & support

Previous article Next article

Things you need to know

All data offers are valid for new customers only who activate a value SIM or $2 SIM and recharge for the first time by 29 April 2024. $35-$70 Offers: For new customers only, who activate $35-$70 SIM (first recharge is included) or $2 SIM and recharge for the first time from 30 January 2024 - 29 April 2024. More

Data offers: Data offers are valid for new customers only who activate a value SIM (includes first recharge) or $2 SIM and recharge for the first time from 29 April 2024 - 01 July 2024.

$365 SIM sale: Online only offer, valid on $365 SIM purchases and for new customers only. SIM includes first rehcarge; discount does not apply to subsequent recharges. Limited to one promotional item per customer. Offer valid from 9am 23 April 2024 and ends 11.59pm (AEDT) 20 May 2024.

$35-$70 Recharge/SIM: First recharge by 29 April 2024 and third recharge by 01 July 2024.

$230 & $300 Recharge/SIM: First recharge by 29 April 2024.

$365 Recharge/SIM: First recharge by 29 April 2024.

250Mbps/150Mbps speed cap: Speed cap applies to 4G and 5G networks. Your capped download speed is the maximum potential download speed for data included in your recharge. Factors that affect typical speeds include location, distance from base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download/upload destination.

5G is rolling out in selected areas and available with a compatible device. In non 5G coverage areas, you'll automatically switch to 3G or 4G.

Rollover unused data to use within your next recharge when you recharge $22, $35, $45, $55 or $70.

UNLTD® Calls and Texts includes national calls and text (SMS & MMS) to standard national numbers. Excludes calls and texts (inc. MMS) to international numbers, satellite and premium numbers (eg. 19xx numbers), operator assisted calls (most 12xx numbers) and all use overseas.

UNLTD International calls includes calls from Australia to standard numbers in the selected countries. 300/1200/3600 mins includes calls to standard international numbers from Australia. 300/1200/3600 texts includes standard texts (SMS & MMS) to eligible countries. Both exclude premium services and video calls. For a complete list of included calls and destinations go
to boost.com.au/international

$35 - $70 Recharge/SIM pack includes the following international inclusions: Unlimited international standard calls to the following 20 destinations: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam. Plus 300 mins of standard calls to the following 30 destinations: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, UAE. Plus 300 standard texts to eligible countries.

$230 Recharge/SIM pack includes the following international inclusions: Unlimited international standard calls to the following 20 destinations: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam. Plus 1200 mins of standard calls to the following 30 destinations: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, UAE. Plus 1200 standard texts to eligible countries.

$300 Recharge/SIM pack includes the following international inclusions: Unlimited international standard calls to the following 20 destinations:Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam. Plus 3600 mins of standard calls to the following 30 destinations: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Mexico, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, UAE. Plus 3600 standard texts to eligible countries.

Boost Extras: An active recharge is required to use a $5 or $20 Data Pack. Service provided by Telstra Limited ABN 64 086 174 781. For personal use only. Telstra Fair Play Policy applies. For full consumer advice including Critical Information Summaries and Privacy Policy, please click here. Telstra will be switching off 3G in 2024. After switch off you will still be able to access the Telstra Mobile Network provided your handset is 4G voice enabled and 4G 700MHz compatible. Find out more.

Roaming: Available in 40 countries. Your pack is active from the time of purchase and will expire at the same time on the last day. Call minutes include incoming & outgoing calls. Included calls and texts exclude premium, satellite and video calls and messages. Terms of use

Most searched

Support Article

5G Enabled Plans and Download Speeds

5G network access included

Download Speed FAQs

Things you need to know