Living the 5G life – a new way to internet

Learn about our new 5G WiFi modem and how Optus is keeping Aussies connected.

It’s 2024 and we are more connected than ever . If we’re not online ourselves, our devices are chatting away to one another all day and all night. From your smart phone to your smart home. Our watches track our heartrates and sleep patterns, our TVs are so smart, they’re recommending shows for us to stream.
Even when we’re asleep, our smart appliances are happily preparing food or monitoring security cameras, keeping our families fed and safe. From smart light bulbs to feeding pets. Next-level gaming to seeing who's at the door. It’s our connected world. How did we ever manage life before?

We’re streaming videos on the commute to work, playing games online on our sofas. Mums, dads, kids, aunts, grandmothers – all connected in different corners on the home, doing their thing online.
We’re watching and listening. Creating, building, and dreaming. Discovering new places, creating new spaces, video chats with friends, sharing the love with the family, near and far. Building communities. Connecting with 5G.*

The 5G generation

What is 5G? It's quite simply the 5th generation of connectivity in Australia. The Optus 5G Network is how thousands of Australians stay connected on the go, in the office and at home. How is it different to nbn? The nbn® provides internet via a hard-wired broadband network. 5G is a wireless internet network.
Optus 5G Home Internet offers super-fast speeds, unlimited data and an easy-to-connect modem. 5G is an alternative to nbn, which is also fast and offers great value. 

Gimme 5!
Optus 5G just got even better. Not only is the network growing and improving, but Optus has also just launched its amazing new 5G modem. It’s WiFi that runs on 5G.

Introducing the new Optus WiFi 5G Modem
Up to 2 x faster WiFi speeds*    Connect up to 128 devices

So, you can connect up to 128 Devices in your home network. Think about that for a moment. Imagine the whole gang - all the family, your TVs, laptops, phones, iPads – connected. Then, all the smart devices, everything – and there’s still juice for more.

For a better in-home WiFi performance and connectivity like never before, your modem really does matter. The new Optus Ultra WiFi 5G Modem with the latest WiFi 6 technology and future WiFi 7 capability¹ is our most advanced modem yet – delivering faster speeds and stronger performance, on more devices and in more corners of the home.*

Switch to any Optus 5G internet plan and get the new 5G Modem included at no extra cost when you stay connected for 36 months.

More reliability
Our 5G network delivers reliable coverage for your home with the latest WiFi 6 technology. Plus, you are covered by our 4G Network^, if your 5G network ever falters. ^4G fallback dependant on 4G coverage availability.

More sustainability
Our modem and packaging are both made with the planet in mind. The modem is built using a minimum of 95% recycled plastics, excluding the electronic components and the display screen. And, we even thought about the box, as we used 100% recyclable packaging with no single use plastics.

Simply plug and play
No tech hassles with the new modem – it’s super-fast to set up. Getting started is easy - simply plug in and connect your home wirelessly. Plus, the new LCD screen ensures easy access and helps you find the best 5G connection in your home.

Boost your productivity
Optus 5G Home internet elevates your working from home experience and improves your productivity with a faster wireless connection.* Quickly upload and download files, enjoy smoother collaboration between devices and higher-quality video calls.

Make your home a smarter home
Dive into the smart home era with the new Ultra WiFi 5G Modem. Easily connect up to 128 devices & manage home security cameras, power smart devices, and stream music across different rooms simultaneously.

Get some amazing value
Looking for a great value internet alternative? Optus 5G Home internet offers a variety of plans to suit your needs and ensures a fast and reliable connection at an affordable price.

Check out Optus 5G plans
All of our 5G plans offer you the first month on us, unlimited data and our new Ultra WiFi 5G Modem included at no extra cost, if you stay connected for 36 months. Plus, you can get a Netflix standard subscription included on our Superfast 5G Internet plan.

Satisfaction Guarantee
Our 5G Speed Satisfaction Guarantee means if we don’t deliver on your minimum plan speed, return your modem, and leave without any additional cost. If you can get 5G, why wouldn’t you?

Find out if you can join Australia’s most exciting network. 

Australia’s best 5G home internet plan
Switch to WhistleOut’s Editor’s Pick best 5G home internet plan (8 months running as at March 2024). Our Entertainer Superfast 5G plan comes fully loaded with our new Ultra WiFi 5G modem (when you stay connected for 36 months), unlimited data, uncapped download speeds and a Netflix standard subscription included (RRP $16.99). Plus, you even get the first month of plans fees on us. That’s value you deserve.

As rated by WhistleOut's Editor’s Pick.

T&Cs: *All new modem claims are based on comparison with our previous Optus Nokia 5G WiFi modem. 5G is available in selected areas. Actual speeds may vary and are limited by the plan speed. T&Cs apply. 

¹Future WiFi 7 capability – not available at launch.