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Telstra to Raise Mobile and NBN Prices in 2025

5/20/2025

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Summary

Telstra Price Increase

Starting July 1, 2025, Telstra will hike prices on most postpaid mobile and NBN plans by $3 to $5 monthly, affecting countless Australian households. While some high-speed NBN plans will see price drops, prepaid, home phone, and satellite plans will stay the same. This move comes in response to rising wholesale costs from NBN Co.

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Vodafone Challenges Telstra

Vodafone has taken a bold step by reporting Telstra to Australia's competition watchdog, accusing it of misleading consumers about mobile coverage for over 15 years. TPG Telecom backs this claim, revealing that Telstra's network heavily depends on external antennas, casting doubt on its coverage assertions. The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network is rallying for an investigation, highlighting the critical need for transparency in telecommunications.

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Historical Context

Telstra's price hike reflects a long-standing trend in Australia's telecommunications sector. Since the 1990s deregulation, Telstra has maintained market dominance despite competition. Past regulatory battles, particularly over access pricing, have shaped its pricing strategies, revealing ongoing tensions between consumer costs and corporate profitability in the industry.

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Telstra Price Increase

Starting July 1, 2025, Telstra will hike prices on most postpaid mobile and NBN plans by $3 to $5 monthly, affecting countless Australian households. While some high-speed NBN plans will see price drops, prepaid, home phone, and satellite plans will stay the same. This move comes in response to rising wholesale costs from NBN Co.

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