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 our 5G coverage area. You can still use your 5G approved device in 4G areas.

Business First mobile plan

To connect to our 5G network you'll need to sign up to any of our current plans.

Talk to us about your 5G needs so we can discuss the best handset options for you as our 5G technology evolves.

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, more stable video conferencing 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.

We will not charge our customers extra for access to our 5G network on our current mobile plans.

Our 5G Network is rolling out in selected areas of major cities. 5G approved device required.
See vodafone.com.au/Coverage for more details.

Selected destinations – listed alphabetically

These destinations may vary so check the destinations listed here before travelling.

• $5 Roaming allows you to tap into your plan inclusions - text, data and calls - allowing you to stay connected and be productive while minimising the chances of getting stung with a nasty bill while you are out of the country.
• $5 Roaming includes standard national minutes, when calling standard numbers within the foreign destination or calling home.
• It also means you can keep your phone number when you travel - handy if you don't want to miss out on any calls or text messages.

Terms apply

More on $5 International Roaming

If you are on a Business First or Government First plan, pay $5 extra per day (per service that is roaming) to use your plan inclusions in $5 Roaming destinations. Additional Roaming Data will be charged at $5/GB ($0.005/MB) if you use all your included Max Speed Data Allowance. Additional Roaming Data is shareable with other plans on the same account (excluding any plans with Unlimited Max Speed Data), expires at the end of your next billing period and can only be used in $5 Roaming destinations. You’ll only be charged for the days you make or receive a call, send a text or use your data overseas. The destinations where you can use $5 Roaming may vary, so check our current destinations above before you travel. You can use $5 Roaming for up to 90 days per calendar year.

Pay As You Go roaming

Pay As You Go roaming rates will apply:

• If you’re travelling to a destination where $5 Roaming isn’t available.
• If you have turned off $5 Roaming.

The rates for Business First plans’ Pay As You Go roaming are:

• $1 per 60 seconds to make and receive calls.
• $0.75 per standard text message sent (up to 160 characters), per recipient. No charge to receive SMS.
• $0.75 per MMS message sent, per recipient. No charge to receive MMS.
• $1 per MB data.

Pay As You Go roaming isn’t included in your plan and will incur extra charges on your bill.

In-Flight Roaming

With In-Flight Roaming, if you’re on an eligible mobile voice or mobile broadband plan, you can use your plan’s included data (excluding speed-capped data), calls and texts on selected flights with participating international airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines for $5 extra a day when you use $5 Roaming.

Selected aircraft of these airlines are equipped with mobile in-flight equipment that has been specifically manufactured and tested so passengers can safely use mobile phones onboard.

How to access In-Flight Roaming:

Toggle on roaming: Prior to departure, ensure that roaming is active for the relevant service by contacting your account admin who can check via the self-service portal. (Note that roaming is “on” by default when your mobile service is activated.)

Switch on your phone: Once the plane has reached 20,000 ft and the pilot has activated In-Flight Roaming, switch on your device or toggle-off flight mode. You won’t access roaming if you keep your device turned off or on flight mode.

Enjoy In-Flight Roaming: Use your plan’s included data, calls and texts while on your flight. Excludes data capped at speeds of up to 2Mbps or 10Mbps. If you go over your included data allowance, we’ll automatically add 1GB for $5.

Additional information / FAQs

What are the participating airlines?

The participating airlines are Aer Lingus, Air Belgium, Asiana Airlines, Bangladesh Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Egyptair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Eva Air, Airyways, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, SAS, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways.

These airlines may vary, so check our list before you travel.

How do I de-activate In-Flight Roaming?

If you’d prefer not to use In-Flight Roaming, keep your phone turned off or on Flight mode. You can also de-activate roaming by contacting your account admin.

What happens if I land in a $5 Roaming eligible destination?

If you used In-Flight Roaming during your flight and you landed within 24 hours, you can continue to use $5 Roaming without paying an additional $5. In-flight roaming and $5 Roaming are valid for 24 hours.

If you continue to use your included data, calls and texts after 24 hours from when you first used $5 Roaming, then you’ll be charged another $5.

What happens if I land in a Pay As You Go destination?

If you use data, calls and texts you’ll be charged at our Pay-As-You-Go rates.

Our Business First mobile plans allow you to keep in touch with your overseas customers, suppliers and staff in selected destinations.

• Our mobile plans come with an allowance of  standard international calls from Australia to ‘Zone 1’ destinations.
• Plus, up to 300 minutes from Australia to ‘Zone 2’ destinations, so you can call from Australia to colleagues, clients and suppliers in selected destinations overseas.
• Furthermore, maximise your inclusions on some of our plans, and share your international minutes with other services on the same account on our Business First or Government First plans (any unlimited inclusions do not share).

Zone 1 Destinations

Selected destinations - Listed alphabetically

Zone 2 Destinations

Selected destinations - Listed alphabetically

Pay As You Go - International Calls

Here are our Pay As You Go rates if you have run out of your included International Call minutes or you want to call a destination that’s not part of your plan’s included minutes.

Zone 1 destinations

Our plans have an amount of included minutes to Zone 1 destinations – some of our plans come with unlimited standard calls to Zone 1 destinations listed above.

Zone 2 destinations

Some of our Business First plans come with a number of included minutes for calling standard international numbers to Zone 2 destinations.

These destinations may change from time to time, so it’s important to check that your chosen destination is included before making a call.

Pay As You Go rates

Pay As You Go rates apply. They will be charged on top of your minimum monthly spend if you:

• Exhaust your allowance of standard international minutes to destinations in Zone 1 or Zone 2.
• Make a call to a destination that’s not included in Zone 1 or Zone 2.

A connection fee of $0.28 applies to our Pay As You Go rates shown here. These rates are subject to change.

International video calling rates are charged at up to 1.5 times the international calling rates. There is also a connection fee of $0.27 on a mobile phone and a connection fee of $0.35 for mobile broadband.