Network Coverage Comparison
Telstra's network covers 99.6% of the Australian population and 2.5 million square kilometres. In regional and remote areas Telstra's coverage advantage is significant and potentially critical for safety in genuinely remote locations. Optus covers 98.5% of the population with strong urban and suburban performance and aggressive 5G rollout in capital cities delivering excellent speeds.
Mobile Plan Pricing
Both carriers offer similar pricing tiers from $30-115 per month with Optus typically 10-15% cheaper than equivalent Telstra plans. For heavy data users in metropolitan areas, Optus delivers equivalent experience at meaningfully better value.
For Business Users
For businesses requiring maximum reliability and regional coverage, Telstra's enterprise plans justify the premium. SMBs in metropolitan areas can achieve significant savings with equivalent Optus business plans.