Big-network coverage, small-telco price
Shift runs on the Optus 4G and 5G network — the same towers, the same signal, reaching 98.5% of the Australian population.
Check your coverageWhy the Optus network?
98.5% of Australians
4G coverage that reaches nearly everyone — cities, suburbs and a whole lot of regional Australia.
5G where it counts
Fast 5G in all major cities and expanding every month — included on every Shift deal at no extra cost.
The same towers
Not a cut-down version — Shift uses the Optus network, so your signal is the same as customers paying big-telco prices.
Always improving
Billions invested in new sites and upgrades every year — coverage that keeps getting better without you lifting a finger.
Check coverage at your place
Search your address to see 4G and 5G coverage where you live, work and travel.
Interactive coverage map coming soon
We're wiring up live network data. In the meantime, our team can check your address — call 1300 744 388.
Placeholder coverage copy for testing. Coverage figures and network attribution to be confirmed before launch. Actual coverage and speeds vary by location, device and network conditions.
Covered? Let's get you connected.
No lock-in contracts — if the coverage isn't right for you, you can leave anytime.