Australian 5G networks are starting to emerge, but not everyone has access yet. This isn’t unique to Australia; several countries have 5G, but coverage is still a fraction of that of 4G.

In case you don’t know, 5G is the next evolution of mobile networks after 4G. It’s many times faster than 4G and opens up a host of new possibilities, like smart cities and farms, and untethered AR and VR experiences.

There are three big names to watch for 5G in Australia: Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. The service available to you will depend on where you live and whether you want mobile service or 5G internet at home.

One of the providers is Optus, one of the country’s largest telecoms companies. In November 2019, they began offering both a mobile 5G solution and fixed wireless access (FWA) 5G. At launch, there were over 290 5G sites across Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, NSW, Victoria and Queensland.