- Reliability
- High
Good to know
Good to Know
- Over 500,000 WA premises are currently eligible for free full fibre (FTTP) upgrades from older NBN technology types; check your address for eligibility to access gigabit speeds at no extra cost.
- NBN plans vary significantly by connection type at your address—FTTP and HFC support the fastest speeds, while FTTN is more limited; always confirm availability before committing to a plan.
- Prepaid mobile SIM cards start very affordably (from AUD $19/month with ALDI Mobile) and offer data rollover on selected plans; excellent for nomads who want flexibility without contracts.
- 5G is available on prepaid plans from major carriers (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) at no premium cost, though 5G coverage is primarily in capital cities and major regional centers.
- e-SIM activation is instant and widely supported across carriers—a practical option if you want connectivity immediately upon arrival without needing a physical SIM card first.
- NBN may undergo periodic network upgrades that cause temporary service interruptions; check the NBN Co. network status page or your provider's outage checker if experiencing issues.
Pricing
Budget NBN Plans
- Monthly Cost
- A$50
- Description
- Entry-level speeds, starting around $50-55 AUD/month
Mid-range NBN Plans
- Monthly Cost
- A$75
- Description
- Standard speeds for household use
Premium NBN Plans
- Monthly Cost
- A$100
- Description
- Higher-speed plans can exceed $100 AUD/month
Technology Types
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP)
- Speeds
- Up to 1 Gbps
- Status
- Fastest and most reliable
- Availability
- Over 500,000 WA premises eligible for free full fibre upgrade
Fibre to the Node (FTTN)
- Speeds
- Up to 100 Mbps
- Availability
- Most common technology in Perth metro areas
- Note
- Many properties qualify for free upgrade to FTTP
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC)
- Speeds
- Similar to FTTP, up to 1 Gbps at eligible addresses
Fixed Wireless
- Speeds
- Up to 75 Mbps
SIM e-SIM Cost
Telstra Prepaid
Entry Plan
- Expiry
- 28 days
- Inclusions
- Unlimited calls and texts to Australian numbers
- Data Amount
- 10-15 GB
- Monthly Cost
- A$39
ALDI Mobile (Budget Option)
Entry Plan
- Inclusions
- Unlimited standard calls and texts, data banking
- Data Amount
- 10 GB
- Monthly Cost
- A$19
Optus Prepaid
Entry Plan
- Data Amount
- Variable (often promotional)
- Monthly Cost
- A$25
- Note
- Frequent promotional pricing; 5G available on prepaid
Moose Mobile (MVNO)
Entry Plan
- Inclusions
- Unlimited calls and texts, data banking, no lock-in contract
- Data Amount
- 15 GB
- Monthly Cost
- A$20
Mobile Networks
- Coverage Summary
- Excellent coverage in Perth with all major carriers offering 4G and 5G; coverage is reliable across metro areas
Major Carriers
Telstra
- Coverage
- Extensive coverage including 5G; 85% of Australians reached by Telstra 5G
- Technology
- 4G and 5G available in Perth
Optus
- Coverage
- Widespread 4G and 5G coverage in Perth
Vodafone
- Coverage
- 4G and 5G coverage in Perth metro areas
MVNO Providers
- ALDI Mobile (via Telstra infrastructure)
- Moose Mobile (via Optus infrastructure)
- Boost Mobile (via Telstra infrastructure)
Connectivity Reliability Tier
high
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Universal NBN coverage with fibre/hybrid infrastructure widely available, major 4G/5G mobile coverage across Perth metro, and stable fixed-line performance averaging 100%+ of plan speeds during busy hours support reliable remote work connectivity.
Coverage
Universal; over 2 million properties in Western Australia can access NBN as of 2024
Performance
NBN fixed-line services achieved average download speeds of 100.5% of plan speed during busy hours as of latest ACCC report
Primary Provider
NBN (National Broadband Network)
Reliability Note
Network is designed for high reliability; occasional maintenance and upgrades may cause short interruptions
SIM Acquisition
Physical SIM cards available at Perth Airport kiosks, convenience stores (Coles, Woolworths, 7-Eleven), Telstra stores, and other carrier outlets; online purchase with home delivery also available
e-SIM Availability
e-SIM widely available and supported; most major carriers and MVNOs offer instant digital activation
Sources cited for this category
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.