{"id":8707,"date":"2019-10-01T09:29:18","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T23:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=8707"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:41:14","slug":"what-mobile-network-does-mate-use","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/what-mobile-network-does-mate-use\/","title":{"rendered":"What mobile network does MATE use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The mobile product of MATE uses the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, with predicted coverage areas in all Australian major cities, most outer-metro areas and larger regional centres, as well as many smaller towns and transport corridors. Predicted coverage details are available on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile-network-coverage\/\">mobile network coverage map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>4G and 5G access<\/h4>\n<p>MATE&#8217;s mobile plans run on both 4G and 5G. To access 5G, you&#8217;ll need a 5G compatible device and be within a 5G coverage area. 5G is now available in most metro and regional areas and continues to expand (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile-network-coverage\/\">check coverage here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/span> To get the most out of our network, make sure your device supports 4G VoLTE and, if you&#8217;re on a 5G plan, that it&#8217;s 5G compatible.<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #f5f5f5; border-left: 5px solid #9e9e9e;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"More information\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\u2139\ufe0f More information:<\/span> Want to check your device will work? See <a href=\"\/mate\/faq\/what-type-of-mobile-phone-can-i-use-with-mate\/\">What type of mobile phone can I use with MATE?<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #e3f2fd; border-left: 5px solid #1976d2;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Need help?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\ud83d\udcac Need help?<\/span> Not sure if your device is compatible or want to know more about coverage in your area? <a style=\"color: #1976d2; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with us<\/a> and we&#8217;ll help out.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The mobile product of MATE uses the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, with predicted coverage areas in all Australian major cities, most outer-metro areas and larger regional centres, as well as many smaller towns and transport corridors. 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