Mobile Technology - Telstra

Connect on a whole new level.

We're taking your mobile connection to the next level. Our 4G network supports Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Wi-Fi Calling for compatible devices.

What to expect from Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

We've being operating VoLTE on our network since 2016. VoLTE lets you make calls over 4G on the Telstra Mobile Network and on selected roaming partners while travelling overseas. This means clearer calls and faster connection times.

If you're on a plan you'll have access to VoLTE straight away on compatible devices, including Pre-Paid.

Crystal clear calls

VoLTE gives you clearer calls and reduced background noise so your callers will sound like they’re right next to you.

Less waiting

VoLTE supports super quick call connection. You’ll notice that the time between tapping to call and being connected will drop significantly.

More multitasking

Need to look something up while you’re on a call? VoLTE enables simultaneous calls and 4G data connections so you can multitask more easily.

5-way calls

Get together for a no-fuss conference call. With VoLTE we’re enabling conference calling between up to five compatible devices.

How to enable VoLTE on your device

Enabling Voice over LTE

What to expect from Wi-Fi Calling

Experience the next generation in voice calling technology for your mobile phone. If you have a Telstra mobile with a compatible device, you’ll be able to make voice calls using you Fixed Broadband Wi-Fi connection at home or whilst on any suitable Wi-Fi connection when roaming overseas to make and receive calls back to Australia at no additional charge.

All our customers with mobile on a plan will have access to Wi-Fi Calling straight away including Pre-Paid.

HD Quality

Experience clearer calls and high definition voice quality with HD Calling on a compatible device. 

Extended coverage

You’ll be able to make calls in your home even if you have no coverage in the back room.

Seamless call handover

Calls handover seamlessly between 4G HD Calling and Telstra Wi-Fi Calling.

Ready to use

Don’t worry about  downloading apps, just make sure your  Wi-Fi network details are set up on your phone and dial as normal.

Interested in enabling Telstra Wi-Fi Calling on your device?

More about Telstra Wi-Fi Calling

Compatible devices

If you’re a Telstra mobile customer, have a Fixed Home Broadband Wi-Fi connection, and have one of these devices with up-to-date software, you’ll be among the first to experience Telstra Wi-Fi Calling as it rolls out.
Please note: if you have Call Select, Call Manager and/or Mobile VPN on your service, your service will not be migrated to WiFi Calling.

  • Apple iPhone 6 onwards, Apple Watch 3 onwards
  • Samsung Galaxy devices, S7 onwards, Note 5 onwards
  • Google Pixel 2 devices onwards
  • LG devices G6 onwards

Telstra Messaging (RCS) platform change FAQ

From 23 May, we’re making changes to the way you can use Rich Communication Services (RCS) on your eligible Samsung device.

This change will make it easier to send RCS messages and will ensure a more consistent messaging experience when using Samsung Messaging.

  • Rich Communication Services (RCS) is a messaging service available on Android mobile phones, which provides customers a richer messaging experience. Unlike SMS, RCS enables a similar experience to WhatsApp and iMessage, where you can see when someone has read your message, or you can see when someone is typing a response.

  • Telstra’s solution for Rich Communication Services (RCS) will no longer be provided on Telstra’s network. Impacted customers will be given the option to continue using RCS via Google’s RCS solution. 

  • If you are using one of the eligible Samsung devices listed in the table below and use Samsung Messages app on your device, you will be given the option to perform the update.

  • This change will allow you to use RCS messaging with more Android users and will ensure a more consistent messaging experience on Android devices.

  • Devices will be progressively updated, starting from 23rd May 2022. All devices are scheduled to be upgraded by 30 June 202.

  • It’s simple. Firstly, you will receive a software maintenance update message via your device. You apply that as per a normal software update, waiting for your device to restart.

    Once the device has restarted you will click on to your Samsung Messages application and it will give you the option to turn on Google Chat features. If you consent to that and Google’s terms, the RCS service is enabled.

  • If you don’t consent, you can still use the Samsung Messages application on the device as you do today. However, your messaging experience will default back to SMS/MMS instead of RCS.

  • Any existing messages that you have in your messaging application will be maintained and will be available post the software upgrade.

  • If you are using the Group chat feature on the Samsung messaging application, make sure that you setup new group chats after you have made the software update.

    Once you’ve created a new group chat you may find that some of your contacts cannot be added to the group. If this is the case, make sure that your contacts also have the latest Samsung messaging application installed on their device.

  • If you experience any issues relating to the software upgrade, you should contact Samsung.

    Call centre details: Samsung Support

    For general enquiries and technical support
    1300 362 603
    1300 425 299 (GALAXY)
    8am-8pm / 7days a week

     

  • No there are no charges associated with the update. 

  • Model number

    Marketing name

    G930F

    Galaxy S7

    G935F

    Galaxy S7+

    G950F

    Galaxy S8

    G955F

    Galaxy S8+

    G960F

    Galaxy S9

    G965F

    Galaxy S9+

    G970F

    Galaxy S10e

    G973F

    Galaxy S10

    G975F

    Galaxy S10+

    G977B

    Galaxy S10 5G

    G980F

    Galaxy S20 4G

    G981B

    Galaxy S20 5G

    G986B

    Galaxy S20+ 5G

    G988B

    Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

    G991B

    Galaxy S21 5G

    G996B

    Galaxy S21+ 5G

    G998B

    Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

    G781B

    Galaxy S20FE

    G990E

    Galaxy S21FE

    N950F

    Galaxy Note8

    N960F

    Galaxy Note9

    N975F

    Galaxy Note10

    N976B

    Galaxy Note10+ 5G

    N981B

    Galaxy Note20 5G

    N986B

    Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

    A115F

    Galaxy A11

    A127F

    Galaxy A12

    A125F

    Galaxy A12

    A205YN

    Galaxy A20

    A217F

    Galaxy A21

    A226B

    Galaxy A22 5G

    A305YN

    Galaxy A30

    A326B

    Galaxy A32 5G

    A515F

    Galaxy A51

    A526B

    Galaxy A52

    A528B

    Galaxy A52s

    A705YN

    Galaxy A70

    A908B

    Galaxy A90 5G

    G715FN

    Galaxy Xcover