What is the average Telstra speed?

Based on 38 verified speed measurements from Telstra customers, the average download speed is 85 Mbps, upload is 19 Mbps, and ping is 291 ms.

How do I run a Telstra speed test?

Click the 'Run Speed Test' button on this page. The test takes under a minute and works on any device. Your result will be compared to the Telstra average.

Is my Telstra connection slower than average?

Run the speed test above and compare your result to the Telstra average of 85 Mbps download. If your speed is significantly lower (more than 30% below average), contact Telstra support to troubleshoot.

Telstra Speed Test

Real average speeds in Australia based on 38 verified measurements.

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Telstra vs Other Australia ISPs

How Telstra compares to competing ISPs in Australia.

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About Telstra Speed Test Data

The average Telstra download speed is 85 Mbps, based on 38 real speed tests run by Telstra customers. The fastest recorded speed was 349 Mbps, and the best ping was 149 ms.

Speeds vary widely based on your specific plan, location, time of day, and whether you're connected via ethernet or Wi-Fi. If your result is significantly below the average, try restarting your router, switching to ethernet, or contact Telstra support.

These statistics are updated continuously as Telstra customers run speed tests on InternetSpeedTest.net. Click "Run Speed Test" to measure your Telstra connection and contribute to the data.

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