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Telstra 5G Wi-Fi Hotspot

Telstra's own cheap 5G pocket hotspot, made by ZTE, $169 outright.

Works on 16 of 16 networks

Networks in Australia

NetworkVerdictWhy
Telstra Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Telstra runs (1, 3, 7, 8, 28). Telstra: Telstra sells it as its own device and lists support for its 4GX, 5G SA and 5G NSA.
Vodafone Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Vodafone runs (1, 3, 5).
Optus Works: some of its 4G bands It uses Optus's 4G bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 28, but not 40. Where Optus only has the missing bands, signal will be weaker or absent.
ALDI Mobile (uses Telstra) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band ALDI Mobile runs (1, 3, 7, 8, 28). ALDI Mobile: Telstra sells it as its own device and lists support for its 4GX, 5G SA and 5G NSA.
Belong (uses Telstra) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Belong runs (1, 3, 7, 8, 28). Belong: Telstra sells it as its own device and lists support for its 4GX, 5G SA and 5G NSA.
Boost Mobile (uses Telstra) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Boost Mobile runs (1, 3, 7, 8, 28). Boost Mobile: Telstra sells it as its own device and lists support for its 4GX, 5G SA and 5G NSA.
Everyday Mobile (Woolworths) (uses Telstra) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Everyday Mobile (Woolworths) runs (1, 3, 7, 8, 28). Everyday Mobile (Woolworths): Telstra sells it as its own device and lists support for its 4GX, 5G SA and 5G NSA.
Exetel (uses Telstra) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Exetel runs (1, 3, 7, 8, 28). Exetel: Telstra sells it as its own device and lists support for its 4GX, 5G SA and 5G NSA.
felix (uses Vodafone) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band felix runs (1, 3, 5).
iiNet Mobile (uses Vodafone) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band iiNet Mobile runs (1, 3, 5).
Kogan Mobile (uses Vodafone) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Kogan Mobile runs (1, 3, 5).
Lebara (uses Vodafone) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Lebara runs (1, 3, 5).
Moose Mobile (uses Vodafone) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band Moose Mobile runs (1, 3, 5).
TPG Mobile (uses Vodafone) Works: all its 4G bands It uses every 4G band TPG Mobile runs (1, 3, 5).
amaysim (uses Optus) Works: some of its 4G bands It uses amaysim's 4G bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 28, but not 40. Where amaysim only has the missing bands, signal will be weaker or absent.
Coles Mobile (uses Optus) Works: some of its 4G bands It uses Coles Mobile's 4G bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 28, but not 40. Where Coles Mobile only has the missing bands, signal will be weaker or absent.

Where to buy

Specs

  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28
  • 5G: bands 5, 7, 8, 26, 78
  • SIM: nano
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 or 5 GHz, one at a time)
  • Battery: 4500 mAh, up to 10 hours (maker's figure)
  • Ethernet port: No

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