Quectel BG96 in Australia
The Quectel BG96 rates good on all 3 networks in Australia (Telstra, Optus and Vodafone).
Network by network
| Network | Verdict | Bands in use it supports | Core bands missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra | ✔ Good 86% | B1 B3 B8 B28 | — |
| Optus | ✔ Good 67% | B1 B3 B28 | — |
| Vodafone | ✔ Good 100% | B1 B3 B5 | — |
Better-rated models here
In Australia it is already among the best-rated models.
About the Quectel BG96
LTE-M / NB-IoT · global · Quectel12
- 4G B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B8 B12 B13 B18 B19 B20 B25 B26 B28 B39
- LTE-M and NB-IoT assessed together
LTE-M and NB-IoT are assessed together: B39 is LTE-M only, B25 needs release R1.2 or later, and the BG96-M supports LTE-M only.
Network access: long-term roaming
Many globally deployed IoT devices use multi-network roaming SIMs that can attach to several networks in a country, but some countries restrict long-term roaming by foreign SIMs. A local SIM roaming domestically is not affected.
◐ No legal ban; it depends on the operators: No legal ban, but operators restrict long-term roaming by foreign SIMs for commercial reasons, often banning or tightly limiting it.345
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Sources
- A BG96 LTE Specification V1.6: Cat M1, Cat NB1 and EGPRS bands Quectel · 2023-08
- B Quectel BG96 product page: bands and approvals Avnet · 2019
- C Navigating permanent roaming challenges for IoT deployments Com4 · 2026-10-02
- B Navigating permanent roaming for IoT: where it is prohibited and where operators restrict it Counterpoint Research · 2026-10-02
- C What is permanent roaming: countries where it is banned or effectively prohibited Eseye · 2026-10-02
