Network site data for 2025 · 11,644 registered sites
Overall rollout and per-state technology mix.
Data-driven summary based on ACCC Mobile Infrastructure Report data as of 10 November 2025.
Telstra operates 11,644 registered mobile sites across Australia as of 10 November 2025. New South Wales has the largest concentration with 3,336 sites (28.6% of the national total). 1,440 sites (12.4%) received government co-funding, reflecting investment in regional and underserved coverage.
Telstra's 5G NR network covers 6,380 sites — 54.8% of all registered infrastructure. A further 5,238 sites (45%) remain 4G LTE-only with no 5G capability deployed at this time. Victoria leads 5G deployment with 60.6% of its sites 5G-enabled, while Northern Territory has the lowest 5G penetration at 30.3%.
2G (GSM): 7 sites (0.1%), 4G (LTE): 11,618 sites (99.8%), 5G (NR): 6,380 sites (54.8%), IoT: 9,522 sites (81.8%). 4G (LTE) is the most widely deployed technology with 11,618 sites (99.8%).
The most widely deployed frequency bands are: LTE 700 (10030 sites, 86.1%), IoT 700 (9522 sites, 81.8%), LTE 1800 (6440 sites, 55.3%).
5G NR operates across two frequency ranges. Telstra uses 6 5G bands in total.
Source: 5G — Wikipedia
| State / Territory | Total Sites | 5G NR | 5G % | 4G LTE | 3G UMTS | 2G GSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 3,336 | 1,929 | 57.8% | 3,326 | — | — |
| Victoria | 2,719 | 1,648 | 60.6% | 2,714 | — | — |
| Queensland | 2,379 | 1,276 | 53.6% | 2,373 | — | — |
| Western Australia | 1,557 | 732 | 47% | 1,556 | — | — |
| South Australia | 913 | 487 | 53.3% | 912 | — | — |
| Tasmania | 341 | 148 | 43.4% | 341 | — | — |
| Australian Capital Territory | 146 | 85 | 58.2% | 144 | — | 2 |
| Northern Territory | 244 | 74 | 30.3% | 244 | — | — |
| Other Territories | 6 | 0 | 0% | 5 | — | 5 |
Number of sites with each frequency band active.
Site counts and frequency band deployment per state, grouped by technology generation.
Click any marker to see site details and active bands.