Blue Tick
Our Blue Tick phones go the distance
From the beach to the bush, we strive to keep every Aussie connected. It's why we've found the best phones for coverage in regional and rural areas. Just look for the Blue Tick.
Recommended for rural handheld coverage.
What's a Blue Tick phone?
We test every mobile phone on our network and mark only the best with a Blue Tick. A Blue Tick is our stamp of approval for phones that provide superior voice coverage and optimal call quality in rural and regional areas.
Superior voice coverage
Our team of experts thoroughly test phones to ensure they deliver the best voice coverage in regional and rural areas.
Optimal call quality
Phones are tested on our Mobile Network. We test in a lab, then replicate those tests in rural areas.
Extra signal strength
Your phone's antenna strength can make a huge difference to connectivity. Even slightly better signal can result in kilometres of extra coverage.
Check out our range of Blue Tick phones
We've got options to suit you. Set your filters to 'Regional' and browse phones outright or on a plan.
Recommended for rural handheld coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Tick certified phones are tested across our 4G VoLTE network.
Refer to our coverage maps to check the available coverage in your area.
To get the most out of your Blue Tick phone, try these tips:
Hold your phone with a loose grip
Your body can absorb and block a phone's signal. It's what engineers call a "detuning" effect and can have an overall impact on your phone's coverage. So next time you pick up your phone when you're on the edge of coverage, remember not to squeeze it too tight.
Turn on Wi-Fi calling and SMS
If you don't get coverage inside and only when you step outside your home, it might help to turn on Wi-Fi calling and SMS. This lets you send texts or make phone calls using your home internet, even when you don't have mobile coverage. Refer to What is Wi-Fi calling and SMS?
Use a signal repeater or antenna
An external antenna or repeater is much larger than the antenna in your phone and can pick up coverage your phone can't. Read more on our GO Repeaters.
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