What is Vodafone 5G?
5G is the newest mobile network technology and has the potential to make our lives smarter, safer, and more efficient. As the next generation of cellular network technology for both mobile and fixed wireless applications, 5G can contribute to increased data speeds and lower latency. It also offers exciting opportunities in healthcare, education and agriculture.
5G allows mobile network speeds to be faster than ever, which can contribute to higher quality streaming, faster gaming and more real-time connectivity.
What are the benefits of 5G?
Increased network capacity
5G is capable of keeping more people connected online at the same time.
Even faster speed
5G allows mobile network speeds to be faster than ever, which can contribute to higher quality streaming, faster gaming and more real-time connectivity.
Lower network latency
5G has the potential to decrease the time it takes for connected devices to communicate with each other across the network.
What you’ll need to get 5G ready
5G approved device
You’ll need a compatible 5G approved device that is configured to our 5G network.
5G coverage area
You’ll need to be in a 5G coverage area. You can still use your 5G approved device in 4G/3G areas.
Eligible Vodafone plan
To connect to Vodafone 5G, you’ll need to sign up to any of our current phone, prepaid or 5G Home Internet Plans.
Vodafone 5G compatible services
Mobile phone plans
Vodafone mobile customers can access the Vodafone 5G network when they sign up to any Vodafone postpaid or prepaid mobile phone plan with a 5G approved device and use their device in a Vodafone 5G coverage area. You can find our full list of 5G approved devices below.
5G Home Internet
Get fast 5G speeds with great value from our fast nbn™ alternative, 5G Home Internet. It’s easy to set up and ready to go out of the box with no installation needed – just plug it in and get online. Check if your address is eligible for a 5G Home Internet plan below.
Where is Vodafone 5G available?
While we continue to support you on our best ever 4G network, Vodafone’s 5G network is rolling out to selected areas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Gold Coast, Central Coast, Wollongong and the Sunshine Coast. Within these cities, 5G is available in selected areas in 1000 suburbs.
1,000,000 customers already benefit from our 5G network with thousands more joining every week.
You can check 5G coverage with our coverage checker.
What makes Vodafone 5G different?
Vodafone will not charge its customers extra for access to our 5G network on our current phone plans.
As a global brand, we are also proud to say that our customers using $5 Roaming with a 5G approved device will shortly be able to enjoy 5G in a few of Australia's favourite overseas destinations such as Germany, New Zealand and China, with more countries being switched on soon.
The Vodafone 5G journey.
2015
Vodafone Australia started a multi-year project to move most of our mobile network onto future-proof ‘dark fibre’ transmission.
2017
We embarked on a world-leading project to ‘virtualise’ our core network. By moving our network to the cloud, it will enable us to be more agile to respond to technology advancements, deploy services faster, and ultimately deliver a better user experience.
2020
The first Vodafone 5G sites are switched on in areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth..
2021
Vodafone 5G is available in selected areas in 1,000 suburbs, benefiting 1,000,000 customers.
The #1 Global 5G Network
As a global brand, Vodafone has launched 5G in markets such as the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. Globally, the Vodafone brand has a 5G presence in 15 countries, more than any other global provider.
Additional information
Check out the specifications for our 5G approved mobile phones and tablets. Our 5G Home Internet Plans also come with a 5G Home Broadband Modem.
You can bring your own compatible 5G device to Vodafone on a SIM Only or prepaid plan. If you purchased a 5G device from another provider, you may not have access to our full 5G coverage. Check out our approved devices to see which have been tested and optimised for use on Vodafone’s network.
To get the optimal 5G experience available on your 5G approved device, we recommend swapping your old SIM for a new physical SIM or eSIM (if you have an eSIM enabled device). Head to our support page to find out how.
Our team will continue to support you on our best ever 4G network which will keep you connected while we roll out 5G across major cities.
Although 5G might not be available in your area, upgrading to a 5G approved device lets you connect to our 5G coverage in other areas where you might work or travel, as well as continuing to connect you through our 4G/3G networks.
Actual speeds may vary due to location and network congestion. Check out our 5G mobile phones or 5G Home Internet Plans.