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It is the latest generation of mobile network technology and the next mobile network evolution, following 3G and 4G technologies.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"question":"Do I need a 5G device or handset to access 5G?","answer":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You will require a compatible 5G phone not locked to another provider and a MATE <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G mobile plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enabled<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll also need to be in a Telstra Wholesale 5G coverage area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can view our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile-network-coverage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G coverage map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G network coverage in Australia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available and, if not, when it will be coming to your area!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G with MATE is only available in selected areas and with selected plans.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"question":"What are the benefits of 5G?","answer":"<p>5G delivers the latest mobile network technology so that users will notice higher mobile data speeds, improved connection ability, and lower latency.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; 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padding: 8px;\">Plan<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Typical Download Speeds (4G)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Typical Download Speeds (5G)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Typical Upload Speeds (4G &amp; 5G)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/soul-mates-5g\/\"><strong>Soul Mates 160GB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">5Mbps to 180Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">10Mbps to 250Mbps (Speed cap of 250Mbps)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">1Mbps to 40Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/best-mates-mobile\/\"><strong>Best Mates 60GB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">5Mbps to 150Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">10Mbps to 150Mbps (Speed cap of 150Mbps)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">1Mbps to 40Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/better-mates-mobile\/\"><strong>Better Mates 32GB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">5Mbps to 150Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">10Mbps to 150Mbps (Speed cap of 150Mbps)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">1Mbps to 40Mbps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Suitability: Each speed cap (150Mbps\/250Mbps) is great for regular usage including streaming, browsing and social media.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speeds may vary due to factors such as location, device capabilities, distance from the base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download\/upload destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, refer to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheap 5G plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"question":"How do 5G speeds compare to 4G?","answer":"<p>On 4G, typical download speeds are 10 to 100Mbps, and upload speeds are 1 to 40Mbps, in 4G coverage areas.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G download speeds are typically 100 to 500Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to faster speeds, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G mobile plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> add more capacity and aim<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to deliver improved latency. There\u2019s more room for everyone on the network, so connected devices can maintain higher data speeds even in crowded areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"question":"How do I get 5G?","answer":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get 5G with MATE, you need:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 5G-compatible mobile handset and\/or device that is not locked to another provider<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A MATE <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G mobile plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residing or located in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G network coverage area in Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"question":"Is 5G available in my area?","answer":"<p>You can check 5G availability in your area on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile-network-coverage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile coverage map.<\/span><\/a>\n<p>MATE uses the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.telstrawholesale.com.au\/mobile-network.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network coverage area reaches more than 98.8% of the Australian population and covers more than 1.7m square kilometres of the Australian landmass.<\/p>\n"},{"question":"What if I don't have 5G?","answer":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t fret! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G mobile phones<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and devices will still <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use 4G.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You won\u2019t notice this, and it won\u2019t affect your experience.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"question":"How will I know I have 5G coverage on my handset?","answer":"<p>If you are in a 5G coverage area, a 5G symbol should appear on your device.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"question":"What happens when I am not in an area with 5G coverage?","answer":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of 5G coverage, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G mobile phones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices will continue to use our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4G network.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"question":"Do I need a new SIM card?","answer":"<p>No, you can use your existing MATE SIM card, whether you have a physical SIM card or an eSIM, in a 5G phone. There is no need to change your SIM.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"question":"Where can I purchase a 5G mobile phone or device?","answer":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mobile<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> phones <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be purchased from all leading Australian electronics retailers, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/collections\/mobile-phones\/5g-phones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JB Hi-Fi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegoodguys.com.au\/phones-and-wearables\/mobile-phones\/5g-mobile-phones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Good Guys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more.<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"question":"Are there any data limits on MATE\u2019s 5G mobile plans?","answer":"<p>MATE\u2019s 5G mobile plans come with varying monthly data allowances to cater to different usage needs. Take a look at our range of 5G plans to find the perfect plan with the right monthly data allowance for you.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 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