Where will my mobile cell phone work in Tasmania?

Use the interactive maps below to check coverage for Telstra and Optus networks throughout Australia. Tasmania population areas generally have good coverage for Telstra and Optus. Telstra generally has the best coverage for remote areas, though there are a few exceptions. Other networks tend to be patchy or non existent. With mobile phone networks, in general, the more you pay, the better coverage you get.

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How can I get WiFi when traveling in Tasmania?

Not all accommodations provide WiFi. Your best answer will be either set up your mobile phone as a WiFi hotspot or buy a prepaid portable WiFi device. These devices get internet form the mobile phone network, then make it available to you as WiFi.
Although not perfect, Telstra provides the best coverage throughout Tasmania. The Telstra Mobile Network offers 4G service in all capital CBDs, associated airports and selected regional locations. Telstra  states that this device will seamlessly switch over to the fastest available 3G service in other coverage areas.
The Telstra 3G or 4G network is available at all of our Huon Valley Escapes accommodation locations.

For more info and to order online, see
https://www.telstra.com.au/internet/mobile-broadband

• Connect up to 5 WI-FI enabled devices simultaneously including a compatible smartphone, tablet or laptop.
• Battery life up to 10 hours, 400 hours standby
• Interactive TFT LCD screen with display
• Powered by the Telstra Mobile Network
• Compatible with PC and Mac
• Includes 5GB of data to use in Australia (30 day expiry)

Most mobile phones and the WiFi Hotspot will work at these HVE locations

Geeveston

Far South

Hobart

Hobart

Hobart

Ida Bay

Geeveston

Hobart

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Click for interactive map for Optus mobile phone coverage in Tasmania

Click for interactive map for Telstra mobile phone coverage

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