{{Short description|none}} In [[telecommunications]], [[4G]] is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile communications standards. It is a successor to the third generation ([[3G]]) standards. A 4G system provides mobile "ultra-broadband" Internet access.<ref>{{cite web|title=Get ready for the 4G hype machine|first=William|last=Maher|date=15 September 2011|url=http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/272162,get-ready-for-the-4g-hype-machine.aspx|work=PC Authority|access-date=11 April 2012}}</ref> Major Australian telecommunications companies (colloquially known as "telcos"), and most resellers that use one of these major telcos, have been rolling out and continuing to upgrade 4G since 2011/2012.
==Networks==
{| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Operator ! Frequency<br />(MHz) ! Band ! Duplex<br />mode ! Notes ! Available Spectrum ! Currently Operating |- | [[Optus]] || 700 || 28 || FDD || Currently{{clarify timeframe|date=March 2019}} being rolled out nationwide || 10 MHz || Yes |- | Optus | 1800 | 3 | FDD | Currently operating in [[Brisbane]], [[Sydney]], [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]], [[Perth]], [[Melbourne]] and [[Adelaide]] | up to 15 MHz | Yes |- | Optus | 2100 | 1 | FDD | Currently used in [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]], [[Cairns]], [[Hobart]] and the [[Sunshine Coast, Queensland|Sunshine Coast]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2014/optus-brings-its-4g-to-darwin-for-the-first-time/ |title=OPTUS BRINGS ITS 4G TO DARWIN FOR THE FIRST TIME |publisher=Optus |date=2014-07-23 |access-date=2014-11-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105210218/https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2014/optus-brings-its-4g-to-darwin-for-the-first-time/ |archive-date=2014-11-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | up to 20 MHz | Yes |- | Optus || 2300 || 40 || TDD || First Deployment in [[Canberra]] with possible extensions to other capital cities by reusing current Vivid Wireless frequency. || up to 98 MHz || Yes |- | Optus || 2600 || 7 || FDD || Being rolled out nationwide.{{clarify timeframe|date=March 2019}} || 20 MHz || Yes |- | Optus || 3500 || 42 || TDD || Currently being deployed nationwide as a 5G band || Unknown|| No |- | [[Telstra]] || 700 || 28 || FDD || Currently used in major cities and branded as the 4GX Network. || 20 MHz || Yes |- | Telstra || 900 || 8 || FDD || Refarmed 2G Bandwidth used {{clarify span|for with|date=March 2019}} the 1800 MHz network for carrier aggregation. || 5 MHz || Yes |- | Telstra || 1800 || 3 || FDD || Currently operating in Australian capital cities and regional centres. ||10 to 20 MHz || Yes |- | Telstra || 2100 || 1 || FDD || Operating at selected locations where Telstra has the frequency from the previous 3Telstra partnership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/mobile_phone_frequencies|title=Australian Mobile Network Frequencies|website=whirlpool.net.au|access-date=2015-09-26}}</ref> ||10 to 20 MHz || Yes |- | Telstra || 2600 || 7 || FDD || {{None}}Expected to be replaced by 5G <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/about-us/investors/pdf%20F/2018-Annual-Report.pdf|title=Telstra Annual Report 2018|date=16 August 2018}}</ref>|| 40 MHz || Yes |- | [[Vodafone Australia|Vodafone]] | 850 | 5 | FDD | Rolled out nationwide. | 10 MHz in capital cities, 5 MHz in regional areas. | Yes |- | Vodafone | 1800 | 3 | FDD | Operating in metro areas and some regional areas. |up to 30 MHz | Yes |- | Vodafone | 2100 | 1 | FDD | Rolled out in metro areas and some regional areas. | 5 or 10 MHz | Yes |- | [[National Broadband Network]] Fixed Wireless | 2300 | 40 | TDD | Used in regional location only to provide the Fixed Wireless service | Unknown | Yes |- | [[National Broadband Network]] Fixed Wireless | 3500 | 42 | TDD | Not as widely deployed as Band 40 but used in some locations only to provide the Fixed Wireless service | Unknown | Yes |} * after analogue TV is switched off and digital TV is re-stacked.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Media+Centre/Media+Releases/2010/Optus+first+to+acquire+new+2100MHz+spectrum+licences+to+increase+3G+mobile+capacity+in+regional+Australia|title=Optus Press Release|publisher=Optus|year=2010|access-date=9 August 2012}}</ref>
===Carrier Aggregation===
====Optus==== In September 2014, Optus launched [[LTE Advanced#Proposals|LTE Carrier Aggregation]] in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Optus markets LTE Carrier Aggregation as "4G Plus". Optus combines two 20 MHz channels of 2.3 GHz spectrum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2014/09/22/optus-launches-lte-a-commercially-in-four-cities/ |title=Optus launches LTE-A commercially in four cities |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2014-09-22 |access-date=2014-11-08 |archive-date=2014-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026173419/http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2014/09/22/optus-launches-lte-a-commercially-in-four-cities/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In Brisbane, Optus has up to 4CA band combinations using Band 1, 3, 7, 28 and the total bandwidth is 55 MHz.
====Telstra==== At the end of September 2014, Telstra has opted not to extend combined 900 MHz and 1800 MHz Carrier Aggregation service.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2014/09/23/telstra-to-focus-on-deploying-lte-a-using-700mhz-and-1800mhz-spectrum/ |title=Telstra to focus on deploying LTE-A using 700MHz and 1800MHz spectrum |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2014-09-23 |access-date=2014-11-08}}</ref>
In November 2014, Telstra launched LTE Carrier Aggregation (marketed as ''4GX'') in parts of Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and ten regional centres ([[Albany, Western Australia|Albany]], [[Ulladulla]], [[Murray Bridge, South Australia|Murray Bridge]], [[Narrawallee]], [[Shepparton]], [[Batemans Bay]], [[Swansea, New South Wales|Swansea]], [[Bunbury, Western Australia|Bunbury]], [[Port Macquarie]] and [[Chinchilla]]), bringing to 26 the number of communities with the service. The operator wants to bring "4GX" to at least 50 regional centres by New Year's Day. Telstra combines 20 MHz of 700 MHz spectrum and 20 MHz of 1.8 GHz spectrum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/telstra-unveils-4gx-using-both-low-and-higher-spectrum--1046963 |title=Telstra unveils faster 4GX service |publisher=Telecompaper |date=2014-11-03 |access-date=2014-11-08}}</ref>
====Vodafone==== Since 2015, [[Vodafone Australia|Vodafone]] has offered carrier aggregation across its main 4G bands, 850 MHz and 1800 MHz.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vodafone.com.au/media/4g-customers-fast-lane/|title=Vodafone 4G+ puts customers in fast lane|website=Media Centre | Vodafone Australia}}</ref>
===VoLTE=== {{clarify|date=June 2021}} Voice over LTE (4G) ====Telstra====
Telstra was the first carrier in Australia to launch VoLTE. The service was initially available on 6 phones (Four being iPhones and two being Samsung Galaxy's).<ref>{{cite web|title=Telstra VoLTE|url=https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/volte|website=Telstra|access-date=1 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428060736/https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/volte|archive-date=28 April 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Telstra have switched on the VoLTE on every one of their 4G networks across Australia. The VoLTE network is said to be clearer and provide up to 5 way voice calls.
====Optus====
Optus commenced the rollout of VoLTE across its 4G Plus mobile network in Australia's major capital cities in May 2016. <br /> The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge were the first devices available with Optus VoLTE, with more devices added in the future. Optus postpaid consumer and SMB customers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra CBD metros areas will be among the first to see the rollout of VoLTE.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2016/optus-launches-volte-to-major-australian-cities/ |title=OPTUS LAUNCHES VOLTE TO MAJOR AUSTRALIAN CITIES - Optus Media Releases |access-date=2017-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216134041/https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2016/optus-launches-volte-to-major-australian-cities/ |archive-date=2017-02-16 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
====Vodafone====
Vodafone conducted VoLTE trials in early 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vodafone.com.au/doc/Vodafone_VoLTE_Trial.pdf|website=Vodafone Press Release|access-date=1 October 2015|title=Vodafone 4G Calling: Successful Start to VoLTE Trials|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824031922/http://www.vodafone.com.au/doc/Vodafone_VoLTE_Trial.pdf|archive-date=24 August 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
== Frequencies ==
===700 MHz=== The 700 MHz band was previously used for analogue television and became operational with 4G in December 2014.
====Optus==== Optus announced trials of its 4G 700 MHz network in [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] and [[Perth central business district|Perth]] CBDs on 21 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2014/optus-turns-on-its-first-commercial-700mhz-4g-network-in-darwin-and-perth/ |title=OPTUS IS TURNING ON ITS FIRST COMMERCIAL 700MHgZ 4G NETWORK IN DARWIN AND PERTH |publisher=Optus |date=2014-07-21 |access-date=2014-07-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726233032/https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2014/optus-turns-on-its-first-commercial-700mhz-4g-network-in-darwin-and-perth/ |archive-date=2014-07-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> <br /> The 700 mhz network was made active on January 1, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2015/dont-4get-australia-optus-has-you-covered/ |title=Don't 4Get Australia, Optus has you covered |website=Optus Media Centre |access-date=2015-02-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206023249/https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2015/dont-4get-australia-optus-has-you-covered/ |archive-date=2015-02-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
====Telstra==== In July 2014 Telstra announced a trial of 4G services in the 700 MHz spectrum in [[Perth]], [[Fremantle]], [[Esperance, Western Australia|Esperance]], [[Mildura]], [[Mount Isa]] and [[Griffith, New South Wales|Griffith]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telstra.com.au/aboutus/media/media-releases/telstra-launches-future-of-4g-in-perth-mildura-griffith-and-mt-isa.xml |title=Telstra launches future of 4G in Perth, Mildura, Griffith and Mt Isa |publisher=Telstra |date=2014-07-21 |access-date=2014-07-21}}</ref> Service launched in November 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/telstra-unveils-4gx-using-both-low-and-higher-spectrum--1046963 |title=Telstra unveils faster 4GX service |publisher=Telecompaper |date=2014-11-03 |access-date=2014-11-03}}</ref> This band is the basis for the '4GX' brand.
====Vodafone==== Vodafone acquired some residual spectrum on this band.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vodafone.com.au/media/vha-acquires-2-x-5mhz-of-spectrum-in-the-700-mhz-band-auction/|title = VHA acquires of 2 x 5MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHZ ban}}</ref> Their license commences on 1 April 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/Newsroom/Newsroom/Media-releases/sold-acma-completes-high-value-spectrum-auction |title=Sold! ACMA completes high-value spectrum auction |website=ACMA |access-date=2017-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190318070718/http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/Newsroom/Newsroom/Media-releases/sold-acma-completes-high-value-spectrum-auction |archive-date=2019-03-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===850 MHz=== The 850 MHz band was operated as a 3G network by Telstra and as a 4G network by Vodafone.
Vodafone switched on the 4G 850 network on in Adelaide on 6 October 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/telecoms-and-nbn/65614-vodafone-turns-on-4g-in-adelaide|title = ITWire - Vodafone turns on 4G in Adelaide}}</ref> By the end of 2014 all other capital cities were switched over to 4G, and in Q2 2016 all regional sites were activated on 4G on this band.
Telstra has also turned off its 4G 850 MHz equipment and that spectrum will be refarmed for 4G &/or 5G purposes.
===1800 MHz=== The 1800 MHz band is currently operated as a 4G network by Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. It had previously been used as a 2G network.
====Optus==== Optus has now installed their 4G networks in all the capital cities and thousands of regional areas, and markets that they currently cover 86% of the Australian population with their 4G Plus Network<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.optus.com.au/shop/mobile/network/4g|title=OPTUS 4G PLUS MOBILE NETWORK|publisher=Optus|date=July 1, 2015|access-date=18 July 2015}}</ref>
====Telstra==== Telstra was the first mobile phone network to operate 4G and 2G in the same band. Their 4G network covers capital cities and some regional areas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/network-information/4g/ |title=Telstra 4G (LTE) on the Next G Network |website=Telstra |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207145300/http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/network-information/4g/ |archive-date=7 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
====Vodafone==== The Vodafone 4G network was first to live in selected metro areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, and the outer metro areas of Wollongong, Gold Coast, Newcastle and Geelong from June 12, 2013. The 1800 MHz network has since been expanded to include all capital cities and major outer metro areas, and a rollout has begun for some regional areas.
===2100 MHz=== This band is commonly used for 3G services on Telstra and Optus, with only a very limited rollout on 4G. Vodafone have begun completely refarming their 2100 MHz coverage from 3G to 4G.
====Telstra==== Telstra utilises its 2100MHz spectrum as a 4G capacity layer where it has compatible equipment installed.
====Vodafone==== Since 2015, Vodafone have offered limited coverage using 5 MHz of Band 1 (2100 MHz) spectrum in major regional cities. Starting in 2017, this coverage was increased by adding more locations with 10 MHz bandwidth in regional areas. From 2017 onwards, the 2100 MHz spectrum in metropolitan areas was reformed to 4G.
===2300 MHz===
====Optus==== Optus use 2300 MHz TD-LTE (Band 40) in big cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra, plus selected metropolitan locations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.optus.com.au/for-you/support/answer?id=1644&question=3g-or-4g-mobile-network-sim-card-compatibility|title=Support answers - Optus|website=www.optus.com.au}}</ref><br /> Optus first launched its TD-LTE network in Canberra in May 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2013/optus-to-roll-out-australias-first-multi-band-4g-network/ |title=Optus to roll out Australias First MULTI-BAND 4G Network |access-date=2017-05-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302122727/https://media.optus.com.au/media-releases/2013/optus-to-roll-out-australias-first-multi-band-4g-network/ |archive-date=2017-03-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
====Telstra==== Telstra mainly uses 2300 MHz (Band 40) for Private Customer networks mainly at remote Mine sites.
===2600 MHz===
====Optus==== Optus and Telstra trialled the 2600 MHz frequency in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itnews.com.au/News/370926,optus-to-start-2600mhz-lte-trials.aspx |title=Optus to start 2600MHz LTE trials |publisher=itnews |date=2014-01-30 |access-date=2014-06-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2014/05/15/telstra-notches-download-speeds-of-450mbps-in-lte-a-carrier-aggregation-test/ |title=Telstra notches download speeds of 450Mbps in LTE-A Carrier Aggregation test |publisher=TeleGeography |date=2014-05-15 |access-date=2014-06-18}}</ref> The service was launched in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/optus-expands-4g-service-to-200-additional-destinations--1041532 |title=Optus expands 4G service to 200 additional destinations |publisher=Telecompaper |date=2014-10-07 |access-date=2014-11-05}}</ref>
====Telstra==== Telstra uses 2600 MHz frequency band for 4G & 5G services.
====TPG==== TPG had initially surprised some by bidding in the auction as they had no infrastructure at the time. On 30 September 2015 TPG signed a deal with Vodafone Australia to gain access to Vodafone base stations. In return, TPG will provide Dark Fibre to Vodafone towers and also move their current mobile subscribers from the Optus network over to the Vodafone network.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vodafone, TPG forge $1bn partnership|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/vodafone-tpg-forge-1bn-partnership/story-e6frgakx-1227550220517}}</ref>
==4G sites (base stations)== As of 31 January 2024: * Optus has approximately 9,201 4G base stations in Australia<ref name=":0" /> * Telstra has approximately 11,707 4G base stations in Australia<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://oztowers.com.au/Statistics|title=Mobile Tower Statistics|date=2019-03-08|publisher=OzTowers.com|access-date=2019-03-08}}</ref> * TPG Vodafone has approximately 5,712 4G base stations in Australia<ref name=":0" /> * [[National Broadband Network|NBN]] has approximately 2,400 4G base stations in Australia<ref name=":0" />
==Performance== In its latest State of Mobile Networks for Australia report, mobile analytics company [[Opensignal|OpenSignal]] put Telstra in the lead when it comes to delivering the fastest 4G download, upload and overall speeds. Optus has Australia's most available 4G network, thanks to its LTE rollout. OpenSignal reports its users were able to find an Optus LTE signal 90.5% of the time. Vodafone had the best 4G and overall download speeds in Melbourne and had the lowest 4G latency.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.opensignal.com/reports/2018/11/australia/state-of-the-mobile-network|title=Australia, November 2018, State of Mobile Networks Report {{!}} Opensignal|website=www.opensignal.com|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref>
==Resellers== The following [[mobile virtual network operator]]s offer 4G services in Australia:
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-top:3em" |+ [[Telstra]] subsidiaries and affiliates using Telstra's LTE network |- ! Operator ! Launch date ! class="sortable" | Notes |- | [[Aldi Mobile]] | 6 March 2013<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whirlpool |url=https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/aldi_mobile#:~:text=ALDImobile%20launched%20on%206%20March,AG%2C%20which%20manufactures%20consumer%20electronics. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129075423/https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/aldi_mobile |archive-date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=Whirlpool}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite web|title=ALDI Mobile Plans Review|url=https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Reviews/aldi-mobile-plans-review|website=WhistleOut|date=20 October 2021 }}</ref> |- | Belong | October 2013<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us - Belong |url=https://www.belong.com.au/go/about-belong |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129075619/https://www.belong.com.au/go/about-belong |archive-date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=Belong}}</ref> | Telstra subsidiary.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=12 January 2024 |title=MVNOs in Australia: Which network is behind your carrier? |url=https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/which-network-is-behind-your-MVNO |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129073826/https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/which-network-is-behind-your-MVNO |archive-date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref> |- |[[Boost Mobile (Australia)|Boost]] |1 August 2000 |On the Optus network until 2012, acquired by Telstra in 2024.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Broughall |first=Nick |date=24 October 2012 |title=Optus ends, Telstra begins Boost Mobile partnership |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/optus-ends-telstra-begins-boost-mobile-partnership-1106675 |access-date=2020-03-26 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> |- |Woolworths Everyday Mobile |2009 |<ref name=":1" /> |- |[[Exetel]] |2004 |<ref name=":1" /> |- |[[Lycamobile]] |23 November 2010<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lycamobile |url=https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/lycamobile#:~:text=Lycamobile%2C%20a%20UK%2Dbased%20mobile,Australia%20on%2023%20November%202010. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129075327/https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/lycamobile |archive-date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref> |<ref name=":1" /> |- |MATE |? |<ref name=":1" /> |- |More |2023 |<ref name=":1" /> |- |Superloop |2014 |<ref name=":1" /> |- |Tangerine Telecom |2013 |<ref name=":1" /> |} Boost is the only Telstra MVNO with full access to the Telstra network; all others only have access to the Telstra Wholesale network, which is similar to Optus' network.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 September 2023 |title=Telstra vs. Boost vs. Belong vs. ALDI Mobile coverage and others |url=https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/Telstra-network-coverage-vs-ALDI-Woolworths-Belong-Boost |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129074712/https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/Telstra-network-coverage-vs-ALDI-Woolworths-Belong-Boost |archive-date=29 January 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 }}</ref> {| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-top:3em" |+ [[Optus]] subsidiaries and affiliates using Optus's LTE network |- ! Operator ! Launch date ! class="sortable" | Notes |- | [[ACN Inc|ACN]] | {{dts|May 2013}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acnpacific.com.au/products/australia/mobile/coverage |title=ACN's 4G Mobile Coverage |publisher=ACN |access-date=2014-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324223024/http://www.acnpacific.com.au/products/australia/mobile/coverage |archive-date=2014-03-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> affiliate |- | [[amaysim]] | {{dts|March 2015}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amaysim.com.au/blog/general/amaysim-launches-4G.html |title=amaysim launches 4G |publisher=Amaysim |access-date=2015-03-25}}</ref> subsidiary |- |[[Aussie Broadband]] |2008 |<ref name=":1" /> |- | [[Bendigo & Adelaide Bank|Bendigo Bank Telco]] | {{fontcolor|red|(?)}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bendigobanktelco.com.au/networkcoverage.aspx |title=Network Coverage |publisher=Bendigo Bank Telco |access-date=2014-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326122720/https://www.bendigobanktelco.com.au/NetworkCoverage.aspx |archive-date=2014-03-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> affiliate |- |[[Coles Supermarkets|Coles Mobile]] |2015 |<ref name=":1" /> |- | [[Commander Australia|Commander]] | {{dts|November 2013}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.commander.com/4g-business-plans-3-new-smartphone-offerings-revealed/ |title=4G Business Plans, 3 New Smartphone Offerings Revealed |publisher=Commander |date=2013-11-28 |access-date=2014-03-24 |archive-date=2014-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407105959/http://blog.commander.com/4g-business-plans-3-new-smartphone-offerings-revealed/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> affiliate |- |[[Dodo Australia]] |2004 |<ref name=":1" /> |- | [[Internode (ISP)|Internode]] | {{dts|July 2013}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.internode.on.net/news/2013/07/315.php |title=Internode launches 4G NodeMobile plans |publisher=Internode |date=2013-07-16 |access-date=2014-03-24}}</ref> affiliate |- |[[Primus Telecommunications (Australia)|iPrimus]] |1999 |<ref name=":1" /> |- | [[Live Connected]] | {{dts|April 2013}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/458052/live_connected_reveals_sliding_4g_mobile_plans/?fp=4&fpid=18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121135619/http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/458052/live_connected_reveals_sliding_4g_mobile_plans/?fp=4&fpid=18 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 21, 2014 |title=Live Connected reveals "sliding" 4G mobile plans |publisher=Computerworld |date=2013-04-04 |access-date=2014-03-24 }}</ref> affiliate |- |Moose Mobile |May 2017 |<ref name=":1" /> |- |[[Southern Phone]] |2002 |<ref name=":1" /> |- | [[SpinTel]] | {{dts|April 2013}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spintel.net.au/products/mobilebroadband |title=Mobile Broadband |publisher=SpinTel |access-date=2014-03-24 |archive-date=2014-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140324223838/https://www.spintel.net.au/products/mobilebroadband |url-status=dead }}</ref> affiliate |- | [[Startel]] | {{fontcolor|red|(?)}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.startel.net.au/support/coverage/ |title=Coverage Information |publisher=Startel |access-date=2014-03-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410195240/http://www.startel.net.au/support/coverage/ |archive-date=2013-04-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> affiliate |- | [[Vaya Mobile]] | {{dts|April 2013}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnet.com.au/vaya-launches-4g-service-339343912.htm |title=Vaya launches 4G service |publisher=cnet |date=2013-04-10 |access-date=2014-03-24}}</ref> affiliate |- | Yatango Mobile | {{dts|May 2014}} | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://yatango.com.au/blog/2014/05/12/4g-has-arrived/ |title=4G has arrived at Yatango!|publisher=yatango|date=2014-05-12 |access-date=2014-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906042447/http://yatango.com.au/blog/2014/05/12/4g-has-arrived/ |archive-date=2014-09-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- | Yomojo Mobile | {{dts|November 2015}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://yomojo.com.au/ |title=Yomojo |publisher=Yomojo|date=2015-10-01 |access-date=2017-01-26}}</ref> |}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="margin-top:3em" |+ [[Vodafone Australia|Vodafone]] affiliates using Vodafone's LTE network |- ! Operator ! Launch date ! class="sortable" | Notes |- | felix Mobile | November 2020 | <ref name=":1" /> |- |[[iiNet]] |September 2011 |<ref name=":1" /> |- | [[Kogan.com|Kogan Mobile]] | {{dts|June 2016}} | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koganmobile.com.au/4g-announcement/|title=Kogan Mobile - 4G Announcement|access-date=2017-08-13|archive-date=2017-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813150426/https://www.koganmobile.com.au/4g-announcement/|url-status=dead}}</ref> affiliate |- |Lebara Mobile |2009 |<ref name=":1" /> |- |[[TPG Telecom]] |{{dts|September 2015}} |Affiliate; TPG owns Vodafone.<ref>{{cite web |title=TPG Coverage |url=https://www.tpg.com.au/mobile/coverage |website=TPG}}</ref> |}
==4G roaming==
===Telstra=== In January 2013, Telstra launched LTE roaming in Hong Kong. Telstra partners with [[Hong Kong CSL Limited|csl.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/networking/telstra-launches-4g-roaming-in-hong-kong/ |title=Telstra launches 4G roaming in Hong Kong |publisher=ZDNet |author=Josh Taylor |date=2013-01-16 |access-date=2014-09-19}}</ref>
4G roaming from Telstra is now available in New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.
===Vodafone===
Vodafone has 4G roaming in the Czech Republic, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom. Both prepaid and postpaid services can use 4G in those countries overseas.<ref>{{cite web|title=4G Roaming|url=http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/4G-Roaming|website=Vodafone Australia|publisher=Vodafone|access-date=1 October 2015}}</ref>
===Optus===
Optus has 4G roaming switched on but do not publish which countries offer it.
===Vodafone=== In mid-February 2014, Vodafone announced LTE roaming for New Zealand, UK and Europe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vodafone.com.au/doc/vodafone_unveils_largest_4g_international_roaming_network.pdf |title=Vodafone unveils largest 4G international roaming network |publisher=Vodafone |date=2014-02-18 |access-date=2014-09-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140801125529/http://www.vodafone.com.au/doc/vodafone_unveils_largest_4g_international_roaming_network.pdf |archive-date=2014-08-01 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In August 2014, Vodafone launched LTE roaming for New Zealand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vodafone.com.au/doc/VodafonegivescustomerstravellingtoNewZealanda4Gboost.pdf |title=Vodafone gives customers travelling to New Zealand a 4G boost |publisher=Vodafone |date=2014-08-20 |access-date=2014-09-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150224220637/http://www.vodafone.com.au/doc/VodafonegivescustomerstravellingtoNewZealanda4Gboost.pdf |archive-date=2015-02-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==See also== *[[List of LTE networks]] *[[List of mobile network operators of the Asia Pacific region]] *[[Telecommunications in Australia]]
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
==External links== * [http://www.optus.com.au/network/mobile/4g Optus 4G] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120207145300/http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/network-information/4g/ Telstra 4G] * [https://web.archive.org/web/20120813192543/http://www.vodafone.com.au/aboutvodafone/network/network-evolution Vodafone 4G]
[[Category:Telecommunications in Australia]]