What is Vodafone 5G?
5G is the newest mobile network technology and has the potential to make our lives smarter, safer, and more efficient. As the next generation of cellular network technology for both mobile and fixed wireless applications, 5G can contribute to increased data speeds and lower latency. It also offers exciting opportunities in healthcare, education and agriculture.
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 a 5G coverage area. You can still use your 5G approved device in 4G/3G areas. This page is updated regularly as new 5G areas are switched on.
Vodafone mobile plan
To connect to Vodafone 5G, you’ll need to sign up to any of our current phone and prepaid plans.
View our 5G devices
When and where will Vodafone 5G be available?
While we continue to support you on our best ever 4G network, Vodafone’s 5G network is rolling out to selected areas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Central Coast and Geelong.
There are over 1200 sites planned that are progressively being rolled out. Our current plan is to cover 85% of the population in the 6 most populous cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra) with our 5G network by the end of 2021. This page is updated regularly as new 5G areas are switched on.
Vodafone’s 5G network is live in selected areas in the following suburbs:
- Phillip
- Balgowlah
- Breakfast Point
- Chatswood
- Dee Why
- Denham Court
- Eastgardens
- Eastlakes
- Emerton
- Granville
- Gregory Hills
- Jamisontown
- Kensington
- Merrylands
- Merrylands North
- Miller
- Mona Vale
- Moore Park
- Newtown
- North Parramatta
- North Ryde
- North Sydney
- Northmead
- Parramatta
- Pennant Hills
- Quakers Hill
- Riverstone
- Rooty Hill
- Rosehill
- Ryde
- St Leonards
- Sydney Hyde Park
- Ultimo
- Villawood
- Woodpark
- Yennora
- Ashmore
- Brisbane CBD
- Coopers Plains
- Goodna
- Hillcrest
- Southport
- Sunnybank Hills
- Surfers Paradise
- Upper Mount Gravatt
- Woodridge
- Adelaide CBD
- Adelaide CBD North
- Adelaide CBD West
- Aldinga Beach
- Kidman Park
- Netley
- Norwood
- Wingfield
- Berwick
- Braybrook
- Broadmeadows
- Camberwell
- Derrimut North
- Doncaster
- Footscray
- Hoppers Crossing
- Meadow Heights
- Melton South
- Moonee Ponds
- Murrumbeena
- Pakenham
- Prahran
- Reservoir
- South Melbourne
- St Kilda
- Sunshine North
- Tarneit
- Thomastown
- Wantirna South
- West Footscray
- Williamstown North
- Baldivis
- Canningvale
- Jandakot
- Maddington
- Riverton
- Rockingham
- Whiteman
Planned Vodafone 5G sites
Parramatta
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Adelaide
Canberra
Perth
Gold Coast
Parramatta
These maps show approximate 4G indoor and 5G outdoor coverage in Parramatta NSW as at 05 March 2020 and as expected from 31 March 2020.
Network coverage maps are only a guide and coverage may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.
5G outdoor coverage from 05 March 2020
5G outdoor coverage from 31 March 2020
5G outdoor coverage from 31 March 2020
Sydney
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in Sydney
Melbourne
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in Melbourne
Brisbane
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in Brisbane
Adelaide
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in Adelaide
Canberra
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in Canberra
Perth
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in Perth
Gold Coast
Proposed Vodafone 5G sites in the Gold Coast
What 5G means for Vodafone customers
As our 5G network grows and evolves, so too will its benefits. Check out our video to find out more about the exciting benefits of Vodafone 5G and what it means for our customers.
What are the 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 streaming, faster gaming 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.
How does this impact Vodafone’s 4G network?
Our team will continue to support you on our best ever 4G network which will keep you connected while we roll out 5G across major cities.
And although 5G might not be available in your area yet, upgrading to a 5G approved device will still enable you to connect to our existing 4G/3G networks plus allow you to connect to our 5G network once it’s ready. Actual speeds may vary due to location & network congestion. Check out our 5G mobile phones.
What makes Vodafone 5G different?
Vodafone will not charge its customers extra for access to our 5G network on our current phone plans.
As a global brand, we are also proud to say that our customers using $5 Roaming with a 5G approved device will shortly be able to enjoy 5G in a few of Australia's favourite overseas destinations such as the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and Ireland.
The Vodafone 5G journey.
2015
Vodafone Australia started a multi-year project to move most of our mobile network onto future-proof ‘dark fibre’ transmission.
2017
We embarked on a world-leading project to ‘virtualise’ our core network. By moving our network to the cloud, it will enable us to be more agile to respond to technology advancements, deploy services faster, and ultimately deliver a better user experience.
2020
The first Vodafone 5G sites are switched on in areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth..
Vodafone 5G around the globe
As a global brand, Vodafone has already launched 5G in several markets such as the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand.
Additional information
To see our available 5G approved phones, keep an eye out for our 5G logo when browsing through our mobile phones.
You can bring your own 5G device to Vodafone on a SIM Only or prepaid plan, however it may not be compatible with our 5G network. We instead recommend you purchase your 5G approved device through Vodafone. Check out our approved devices to see which have been tested and optimised for use on Vodafone’s network.