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How to cancel Telstra

A quick, up-to-date guide to cancelling Telstra — and keeping proof that you did, in case you're charged anyway.

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Cancel Telstra in 6 steps

  1. Sign in to the My Telstra app or telstra.com.au, or prepare to call Telstra on 132 200.
  2. Cancelling a Telstra mobile, internet, or TV service is usually done via the My Telstra app's messaging or by phone.
  3. Request cancellation of the specific service and ask when the service and billing will stop.
  4. Check whether you still owe anything on a device payment plan or are within a contract term.
  5. Return any leased Telstra equipment (modem, etc.) if asked, to avoid non-return charges.
  6. Get a cancellation reference number and note the date.

What happens after you cancel

Telstra month-to-month plans can be cancelled without an exit fee, but any outstanding device-payment balance becomes due, and post-paid services are billed to the end of the cycle. Return leased equipment promptly. Keep your cancellation reference and confirm the final bill.

Subscribed through Apple, Google, or another provider?

Telstra bills you directly. Any third-party subscriptions added to your Telstra bill (e.g. streaming add-ons) are cancelled through that provider or in your Telstra account's add-ons section.

Charged after cancelling Telstra?

It happens more than it should. If a charge lands after you cancelled, here's how to get your money back from Telstra — and why documented proof is what makes the difference.

Frequently asked questions

Will Telstra charge me after I cancel?
It shouldn't. After you cancel, Telstra keeps your access until the end of the billing period you've already paid for, then stops billing. If a charge still appears, see our guide on being charged after cancelling Telstra.
Does cancelling Telstra delete my account?
No. Cancelling stops future billing but usually keeps your account so you can return later. Deleting your account is a separate action in Telstra's settings.
How do I know my Telstra cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation confirmation email from Telstra and check that your account shows the plan ending. Keeping that confirmation — an email or a screenshot — is your proof if there's ever a dispute.

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Source: Telstra Support. Steps can change — always confirm on the official page.

CancelProof documents your cancellation; it does not cancel anything for you and is not legal advice.

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