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What is 5G Home Internet?

In this article you'll learn what to expect from the Optus 5G Home Internet network and how to sign up.

What is 5G Home Internet?

5G is the fifth generation mobile network. It includes new technologies and standards that have the potential to increase internet speeds and responsiveness.

The rollout of the Optus 5G network has begun and is in the early stages of development.

There are several internet options through Optus:

  • Fixed Broadband
  • Mobile Broadband
  • 4G Home Internet

Optus 5G Home Internet is similar to 4G Home Internet - a wireless alternative to Fixed products including nbnTM, Cable and ADSL.

5G Home Internet uses a modem to connect to the 5G network. It provides wired ethernet and WiFi for connecting your devices at home.

You can read more about the difference between mobile broadband and 4G Home Internet here.

The benefit of Wireless Internet is there's no need for a phone line or wiring. 5G Home Internet is also simple to set up, with no technician appointment required.

Once the 5G network is fully rolled out, it will also include:

  • faster download and upload speeds
  • increased responsiveness between devices
  • greater bandwidth available to connect more devices at the same time

Optus 5G Home Internet operates at 3500 MHz. This means mobile signals can travel long distances at higher speeds.

How can I sign up for 5G Home Internet?

  1. Check whether Optus 5G Home Internet is available at your address
  2. Sign up online 

To switch your existing Optus home internet* service to 5G Home Internet:

  1. Check whether Optus 5G Home Internet is available at your address
  2. Sign up online or call the 5G concierge team
  3. Cancel your existing home internet service

Important note: Any remaining device repayments or cancellation fees will apply when cancelling your existing service.

*An existing Optus home internet service includes:

  • nbnTM
  • Cable
  • ADSL
  • Mobile Broadband
  • 4G Home Internet

Not with Optus? Find out how to join us here.

Need more information? Check out all our 5G Home Internet support articles here.

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