Telstra has raised the price of cellphone plans for millions of consumers.

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By Samantha Allen

Published: June 2, 2022 | 7:48 AM GMT

Telstra consumers will pay extra for their mobile plans from July 1 after the telecommunications giant announced price increases.

The price increase is part of a total overhaul of Telstra’s mobile broadband strategy, which includes changes to package names and data allocation.

Customers with existing and new post-paid mobile and mobile broadband subscriptions will pay more, although two of the three options will include additional monthly data.

Firstly, Telstra’s packages – small, medium and large – are being renamed Basic, Essential and Premium, respectively.

Customers using the basic package will pay an extra $3 per month, with the price going from $55 to $58.

There will be no changes to the data allowance or any features for this plan.

5G has since been added to the basic package.

The essential package will increase by $3 as well, going from $65 to $68.

Customers under this plan will receive 180gb of data month, or 100 more gb, and Telstra Plus rewards.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.