AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Wireless Services category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Wireless Services – AUS

Google AI Overview visibility for Telecommunications Wireless Services AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 25.9486054462
74.0513945538
25%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 21
79
21%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 7%
Transactional 19%
Navigational 5%
Seasonal 0%
Local 5%
Problem Solving 7%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
telstra.com.au 62.93
optus.com.au 7.37
amazon.com.au 6.31
amaysim.com.au 3.1
felixmobile.com.au 2.96
tpg.com.au 2.59
finder.com.au 2.5
lycamobile.com.au 1.4
vodafone.com.au 1.33
dodo.com 1.24
others 8.27
  • telstra.com.au - 62.93%
  • optus.com.au - 7.37%
  • amazon.com.au - 6.31%
  • amaysim.com.au - 3.1%
  • felixmobile.com.au - 2.96%
  • tpg.com.au - 2.59%
  • finder.com.au - 2.5%
  • lycamobile.com.au - 1.4%
  • vodafone.com.au - 1.33%
  • dodo.com - 1.24%
  • others - 8.27%

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Telstra dominates with 62.93% click share, overshadowing Optus at 7.37%. Amazon follows at 6.31%, while ‘others’ collectively hold 8.27%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date telstra.com.au optus.com.au finder.com.au felixmobile.com.au amaysim.com.au tpg.com.au vodafone.com.au amazon.com.au dodo.com lycamobile.com.au
2026/08/01 8.63% 16.51% 7.25% 6.08% 6.6% 12.22% 8.24% 4.69% 3.51% 5.26%
2026/08/02 15.15% 18.11% 11.57% 4.31% 5.15% 6.37% 3.22% 5.87% 3.76% 7.59%
2026/08/03 16.58% 13.44% 8.73% 9.86% 8.67% 7.63% 4.59% 5.3% 2.39% 5.37%
2026/08/04 21.21% 12.99% 7.06% 8.2% 8.09% 5.04% 6.16% 4.21% 2.35% 4.99%
2026/08/05 7.12% 9.63% 12.16% 14.47% 12.99% 9.63% 3.96% 5.64% 3.85% 0.9%
2026/08/06 9.55% 14.34% 8.85% 9.13% 10.77% 8.83% 6.75% 3.19% 3.15% 3.41%
2026/08/07 5.48% 11.62% 6.31% 15.18% 21.86% 8.08% 4.45% 5.01% 2.27% 1.69%
2026/08/08 25.85% 15.2% 8.75% 9.63% 11.01% 5.9% 1.93% 1.95% 3.06% 4.04%
2026/08/09 30.94% 12.48% 8.6% 8.25% 7.62% 10.99% 5.5% 2.03% 1.74% 1.19%
2026/08/10 34.75% 10.68% 11.51% 9.12% 6.9% 5.29% 1.54% 4.26% 2.12% 1.58%
2026/08/11 13.55% 9.2% 7.63% 5.23% 10.29% 12.21% 8.42% 2.48% 3.23% 5.99%
2026/08/12 11.81% 15.31% 7.39% 16.94% 15.87% 9.18% 4.12% 2.75% 0.92% 0.92%
2026/08/13 16.01% 18.72% 7.12% 13.45% 10.01% 7.84% 0.97% 2.92% 1.77% 1.94%
2026/08/14 36.47% 11.96% 5.73% 10.66% 8.71% 4.72% 3.89% 1.3% 0.85% 4.61%
2026/08/15 41.09% 9.9% 4.77% 5.4% 8.93% 6.82% 5.86% 1.26% 1.68% 4.09%
2026/08/16 40.78% 8.48% 4.39% 7.01% 3.66% 5.12% 2.22% 1.99% 3.14% 7%
2026/08/17 33.73% 8.57% 5.91% 6.37% 7.63% 5.24% 1.54% 1.26% 4.04% 7.27%
2026/08/18 37.54% 8.71% 5.94% 6.6% 6.45% 5.43% 1.6% 1.6% 3.98% 6.77%
2026/08/19 34.99% 8.04% 6.24% 7% 7.65% 4.85% 2.49% 1.51% 2.6% 7.42%
2026/08/20 28.34% 10.44% 8.81% 10.03% 6.66% 6.55% 6.22% 3.16% 3.33% 4.32%
2026/08/21 41.89% 9.98% 2.62% 12.03% 7.96% 7.18% 0.82% 3.24% 1.29% 0.77%
2026/08/22 46.16% 11.88% 5.21% 8.09% 7.5% 4.29% 0.48% 1.82% 1.16% 0.85%
2026/08/23 22.79% 13.77% 3.54% 8.75% 7.76% 16.32% 2.68% 2.04% 2.7% 4.73%
2026/08/24 15.11% 11.25% 6.91% 7.92% 15.3% 12.88% 5.15% 2.08% 2.74% 6.55%
2026/08/25 31.97% 13.64% 4.48% 13.75% 6.83% 4.09% 4.56% 4.36% 1.61% 1.49%
2026/08/26 31.71% 11.49% 3.08% 9.4% 2.07% 5.71% 1.63% 1.86% 2.31% 8.08%
2026/08/27 31.47% 10.66% 3.87% 8.51% 2.2% 6.94% 1.75% 2.89% 1.37% 2.95%
2026/08/28 34.81% 10.44% 6.9% 8.87% 5.69% 11.5% 4.37% 2.1% 2.35% 0.25%
2026/08/29 45.92% 8.51% 4.92% 6.05% 4.94% 9.73% 2.09% 1.13% 2.29% 0.49%
2026/08/30 54.11% 10.58% 7.28% 6.59% 2.41% 5.43% 2.64% 1.52% 1% 0.4%
2026/08/31 28.57% 11.64% 9.21% 8.95% 8.58% 8.21% 2.35% 1.26% 0.97% 0.29%
  • telstra.com.au
  • optus.com.au
  • finder.com.au
  • felixmobile.com.au
  • amaysim.com.au
  • tpg.com.au
  • vodafone.com.au
  • amazon.com.au
  • dodo.com
  • lycamobile.com.au

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In August 2026, Telstra’s PPC spend share surged, peaking at 54.11% on the 30th. Optus maintained a steady presence, while Finder and Felix Mobile showed fluctuations. Vodafone and Amazon had lower shares, with Dodo and Lycamobile trailing.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/08/01 90
2026/08/02 91
2026/08/03 93
2026/08/04 93
2026/08/05 84
2026/08/06 81
2026/08/07 82
2026/08/08 77
2026/08/09 78
2026/08/10 74
2026/08/11 76
2026/08/12 72
2026/08/13 71
2026/08/14 72
2026/08/15 71
2026/08/16 66
2026/08/17 65
2026/08/18 63
2026/08/19 61
2026/08/20 63
2026/08/21 65
2026/08/22 65
2026/08/23 66
2026/08/24 73
2026/08/25 72
2026/08/26 66
2026/08/27 66
2026/08/28 67
2026/08/29 67
2026/08/30 69
2026/08/31 73

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August began with 90 advertisers, peaking at 93 by the 3rd. A decline followed, reaching 61 on the 19th. Recovery ensued, ending the month at 73.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
telstra.com.au 13.61%
aldimobile.com.au 0.89%
boost.com.au 0.2%
everyday.com.au 0.1%
simcorner.com 0.08%
felixmobile.com.au -0.98%
finder.com.au -1.24%
optus.com.au -1.46%
amaysim.com.au -2.1%
amazon.com.au -3.12%

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Telstra.com.au surged with a 13.61% click share increase, while amazon.com.au dropped by 3.12%. Aldimobile.com.au gained 0.89%, contrasting amaysim.com.au’s 2.1% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date telstra.com.au optus.com.au amaysim.com.au tpg.com.au felixmobile.com.au amazon.com.au finder.com.au eero.com vodafone.com.au lycamobile.com.au
2026/08/01 12.01% 14.36% 6.96% 9.52% 3.89% 17.34% 4.43% 1.67% 6.09% 3.86%
2026/08/02 14.08% 14.38% 4.55% 4.17% 2.26% 22.59% 6.75% 3.84% 3.14% 5.38%
2026/08/03 12.63% 13.21% 6.81% 4.55% 6.14% 20.75% 5.33% 4.95% 5.91% 3.69%
2026/08/04 19.15% 11.3% 6.25% 2.89% 5.59% 16.52% 4.35% 3.19% 6.34% 3.17%
2026/08/05 4.44% 7.14% 10.37% 6.96% 8.91% 22.48% 6.75% 4.86% 4.34% 0.59%
2026/08/06 6.9% 14.89% 10.35% 6.05% 5.45% 13.09% 4.95% 3.8% 6.61% 2.41%
2026/08/07 3.34% 9.08% 21% 5.6% 9.14% 18.91% 3.84% 4% 4.06% 1.06%
2026/08/08 25.53% 13.61% 9.4% 5.7% 9.11% 8.53% 5.79% 1.91% 2.38% 3.12%
2026/08/09 27.87% 15.53% 5.94% 10.44% 4.92% 8.91% 5.28% 3.15% 7.42% 0.78%
2026/08/10 32.06% 8.66% 5.05% 3.44% 5.68% 18.06% 7.79% 0.52% 1.26% 1.07%
2026/08/11 11.7% 8.06% 8.65% 12.69% 3.45% 10.54% 5.2% 1.26% 8.99% 4.59%
2026/08/12 11.64% 13.94% 14.79% 7.93% 12.36% 10.99% 5.65% 0.63% 5.37% 0.64%
2026/08/13 17.24% 16.61% 9.19% 6.03% 10.34% 14.32% 4.8% 0.63% 0.61% 1.26%
2026/08/14 36.77% 12.62% 8.14% 4.33% 7.48% 7.07% 4.14% 0.83% 4.58% 2.79%
2026/08/15 39.85% 11.02% 7.86% 6.77% 3.23% 6.87% 3.04% 1.95% 7.37% 3.13%
2026/08/16 39.2% 8.11% 3.5% 4.46% 5.42% 8.9% 3.31% 2.24% 1.97% 5.56%
2026/08/17 31.54% 8.82% 9.1% 4.75% 5.86% 7.04% 4.48% 0.47% 1.22% 5.67%
2026/08/18 36.77% 8.34% 5.55% 5.3% 5.98% 9.23% 4.02% 1.93% 1.41% 5.43%
2026/08/19 35.16% 7.68% 7.07% 4.5% 5.9% 8.46% 4.91% 0.17% 3.16% 5.95%
2026/08/20 27.39% 9.93% 5.91% 5.77% 7.21% 13.33% 6.45% 0.3% 5.63% 3.17%
2026/08/21 37.88% 9.85% 7.93% 5.42% 8.51% 13.81% 1.28% 1.62% 0.62% 0.42%
2026/08/22 46.27% 13.54% 9.15% 2.99% 5.52% 7.76% 3.18% 0.5% 0.28% 0.5%
2026/08/23 22.98% 16.26% 6.62% 14.51% 6.27% 9.4% 1.92% 0.45% 2.39% 3.13%
2026/08/24 13.84% 12.8% 13.39% 12.7% 4.58% 10.64% 4.67% 2.68% 5.58% 5.07%
2026/08/25 30.45% 13.45% 5.49% 2.71% 10.18% 14.84% 2.6% 2.24% 2.71% 1.07%
2026/08/26 30.7% 11.53% 1.99% 5.44% 7.18% 8.39% 1.95% 0.95% 2.32% 6.24%
2026/08/27 28.82% 10.97% 1.92% 6.75% 6.38% 10.56% 2.79% 0.28% 2.04% 2.12%
2026/08/28 33.89% 10.35% 6.75% 11.02% 6.61% 8.28% 4.86% 0.48% 2.67% 0.15%
2026/08/29 47.15% 8.4% 4.16% 8.8% 4.8% 6.34% 3.54% 1.45% 1.67% 0.32%
2026/08/30 54.77% 9.72% 1.76% 4.43% 5.18% 7.22% 5.08% 1.99% 1.71% 0.25%
2026/08/31 27.43% 9.48% 7.5% 7% 6.52% 6.33% 6.06% 4.57% 2.09% 0.19%
  • telstra.com.au
  • optus.com.au
  • amaysim.com.au
  • tpg.com.au
  • felixmobile.com.au
  • amazon.com.au
  • finder.com.au
  • eero.com
  • vodafone.com.au
  • lycamobile.com.au

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In August 2026, Telstra’s impression share fluctuated, peaking at 54.77% on the 30th. Optus maintained a steady presence, while Amaysim and TPG showed varied trends. Amazon’s share was notable early in the month.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Telecommunications Wireless Services - Last month
  1. 1
    Top 10 Cheap Phone Plans - Plans Under $20 a Month https://www.finder.com.au › mobile › plans

    Compare Prices, Data & Plans From Leading Telcos Side By Side. Find A Great Value Mobile Plan In...

  2. 2
    Switch to 5G Home Internet | Save $120 over 6 months https://www.iinet.net.au › 5g › home-broadband

    $39.99/mth for 6 months. $0 upfront modem. Min cost $39.99 if modem is returned. New connections, select areas only. T&C apply.

  3. 3
    New Google Pixel 11 series | AU's best mobile network https://www.telstra.com.au › telstra › pixel11series

    Pre-order on repayment & get up to $1,050 bonus value. Ends 8:59am AET, 20 Aug. T&Cs apply. With faster charging than before and more durable designs, on AU's best mobile network.

  4. 4
    25GB for $12.50/mth - Rated #1 for Prepaid Value https://www.tpg.com.au

    Unlimited talk & text to standard AU phone numbers plus great mobile data inclusions. Connect with eSIM today.

  5. 5
    Fibre internet from $40/mth - $0 Wi-Fi 6 modem - Nbn alternative https://www.vodafone.com.au

    High-speed internet at low cost every month.

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In the competitive world of telecommunications, finder.com.au highlights affordability with plans under $20. iinet.net.au entices with 5G savings, while Telstra promotes the Pixel 11 on Australia’s top network. TPG offers value with 25GB for $12.50, and Vodafone presents a cost-effective fibre alternative.

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