Telstra customers will be able to access their home broadband allowance out and about both
in Australia and overseas when Australia’s largest Wi-Fi network, Telstra Air, launches on
Tuesday 30 June.
In addition to lighting up thousands of hotspots at payphone sites and retail outlets in popular
locations, Telstra has joined exclusively with world leading Wi-Fi provider Fon to allow Telstra
Air members to access their home broadband allowance at hotspots around the world.
Telstra Air members will be able to access 15 million hotspots overseas in 18 countries
including the UK, Spain, Brazil, Japan, France and Germany, making it easier and more
affordable to connect when travelling.
Karsten Wildberger, Telstra’s Group Managing Director of Consumer and Products said
Australians have an almost limitless appetite for getting online throughout the day and Telstra
Air would give customers a new option to connect in places they love spending time.
“With the launch of Telstra Air people can stream music, catch up on their favourite TV show
or browse the web when they’re out and about at shopping precincts, parks, cafes and
transport hubs – all by using their Telstra home broadband allowance,” Mr Wildberger said.
Millions of Telstra home broadband customers, including customers on the NBN, can
become a Telstra Air member at no additional charge provided they have a compatible
gateway. Members will be able to find and automatically log into their nearest Telstra Air
hotspot with the touch of a button using a Telstra Air app.
Mr Wildberger said Telstra would also launch new broadband packages from Tuesday that
include generous data allowances designed to help Australian families make the most of
Telstra Air. “Our new Collection bundles come with our most generous data allowances yet,
and include a Bonus 6 month Presto subscription on most plans and a membership to Telstra
Air for customers with a compatible gateway.”
How to join Telstra Air
Eligible Telstra home broadband customers with a compatible gateway can join
Telstra Air by visiting telstra.com/air.
New Telstra home broadband customers can take up an eligible Telstra bundle from
Tuesday 30 June to receive a Telstra Air compatible gateway and membership to the
Telstra Air community at no additional cost.
Existing eligible Telstra home broadband customers without a compatible gateway
can purchase one from Telstra.