Optus 4G and 5G mobile coverage map: How does it compare?

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In this guide:

Optus mobile network coverage
Optus MVNO coverage
Optus 5G coverage
Popular Optus 5G mobile phone plans

Coverage plays a big role in how people choose their mobile phone plan. Nobody wants to pay for a phone plan that doesn't work due to a lack of coverage in the areas they frequent.

Optus has the second-largest network in Australia. It covers a huge 98.5% of the population. Telstra's coverage is ahead on 99.6% while Vodafone's network covers 96% of people.

You may notice we're talking about population - not geographical coverage. That's because the network is built largely around where people live and work. Telstra has the best coverage due to it primarily covering more people in regional Australia.

As you'll see via the map below Optus network should cover you just fine if you live in an urban centre. So long as you're in a well-populated area you should have no issues getting coverage on an Optus mobile plan.

Optus mobile network coverage

Click to activate the map below. It will display Optus' 5G, 4G, and 3G coverage. You can untick the boxes to see less of one network if you like. You can even toggle over to get a look at Telstra and Vodafone's networks.

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Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

Note: Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.

Here are Optus' prepaid and postpaid plans:

Prepaid
Postpaid

#1	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $15 SIM 6GB Speed capped at 250Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 11GB data with AutoRecharge (6GB standard & 5GB bonus data). T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$15.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $40 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $13 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $44 SIM 110GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $50 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 120GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $17 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $54 SIM 130GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $64 SIM 150GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $200 SIM 180GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $200.00 Per 186 Day Renewal Go to Site	$200.00 Per 186 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $395 SIM 350GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $395.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$395.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Get up to $20/month credit to spend on subscriptions of your choice with Optus SubHub. Terms apply. $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

Optus MVNO coverage

So you’ve checked the map and are happy with the coverage that Optus offers - great! But did you know that an Optus plan isn't your only option? There are smaller telcos that use the Optus network.

These mobile providers are called Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOS). Because MVNOs are piggybacking off someone else's network they are able to offer plans for less - they don't have to worry about overheads. They typically don't offer as many extras as Optus does but that doesn't mean they're bad value.

If all you require is a phone service with calls, texts, data or even international roaming then an Optus MVNO could be a better choice. But if you want things like entertainment bonuses or other rewards then going for Optus, Telstra or Vodafone is probably the better choice.

As you can see below, there are plenty of plans available that all use the Optus network.

Optus network providers 2026

At the time of writing, WhistleOut monitors the plans of 11 MVNOs that use the Optus network. These providers are:

SpinTel
Swoop
Yomojo

Here are popular plans from these providers:

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel $23 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth $12.00/mth Min. cost $12 Go to Site	$12.00/mth Min. cost $12	Go to Site
#2	Dodo	Dodo Medium Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#3	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry 240GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Get 240GB for $199 (includes $121 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 31.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply. $199.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$199.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Coles Mobile	Coles Mobile Prepaid $220 for 365 Days 145GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: Get the $220 SIM for only $169! Offer ends 27.10.26 $169.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$169.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Saver 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Link not supplied	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Link not supplied
#6	Yomojo	Yomojo Pro 105GB Plan 105GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $34.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$34.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Optus 5G coverage

Unlike 3G (which will be switched off soon) or 4G which is established, the rollout of 5G is still underway in Australia.

It's largely available in Australia's capital cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.

Optus is a little cagey about its exact 5G coverage figures but similarly to its 4G figures, it's likely it lags behind Telstra and sits above Vodafone.

Opensignal's Mobile Network Experience report released in October 2023 can shed some light on this. When looking at 5G coverage experience (which measures geographic coverage of populated areas) it scored Optus 3.2 out of 10. Telstra won the category with a score of 5.5 while Vodafone's 5G coverage scored 2.9.

Telstra quotes its 5G coverage as reaching 85% of the population with the aim of that figure reaching 95% of people.

However, in the same report, Optus did come out on top in four of five categories that measured the 5G experience for video, live video, gaming and download speeds.

Popular Optus 5G mobile phone plans

To take advantage of 5G networks you don't just need to be within the coverage area you'll need a 5G-enabled device.

Here are some popular 5G devices on Optus' plans.

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $97.30/mth

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8 Plans from $97.30/mth

Min. cost $2,137.80

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $102.86/mth

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8 Plans from $102.86/mth

Min. cost $2,337.96

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 512GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $108.40/mth

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8 Plans from $108.40/mth

Min. cost $2,537.40

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $113.96/mth

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8 Plans from $113.96/mth

Min. cost $2,737.56

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 1TB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $130.62/mth

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8 Plans from $130.62/mth

Min. cost $3,337.32

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $136.18/mth

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8 Plans from $136.18/mth

Min. cost $3,537.48

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 2TB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $163.96/mth

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8 Plans from $163.96/mth

Min. cost $4,537.56

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $169.52/mth

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8 Plans from $169.52/mth

Min. cost $4,737.72

Apple

iPhone 17 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

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8 Plans from $82.02/mth

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8 Plans from $82.02/mth

Min. cost $1,587.72

#10

Samsung

Galaxy A16 5G

6.7 inch display
Android 14, One UI 6.1
5G Capable

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8 Plans from $40/mth

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8 Plans from $40/mth

Min. cost $337.80

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.

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