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Telstra
currently offer mobile services on the following networks however they are
working towards shutting down the Telstra CDMA network.
- Telstra Next G™
- Telstra CDMA
- Telstra 3G
- Telstra GSM
- Telstra Mobile Satellite™
The Telstra Next G™ network is Australia's largest and fastest
national mobile network. Telstra claim over 98% coverage of the Australian
population. Like any other mobile network, Telstra Next G™ mobile telephone
coverage depends in part on where you are, what particular handset you are
using and whether your handset has an external antenna attached.
The Telstra Next G™ (850Mhz)
network also provides significantly faster
data transmission speeds than 3G (2100 MHz) networks.
With the Telstra Next
G™ network, you can say goodbye to snail-pace downloads.
Use a Telstra Next G™
smart phone or wireless laptop device to send emails, download files and access
office applications at genuine broadband speed. Or use a Telstra Next G™ phone
to make high-quality video calls in most places across Australia.
Telstra
CDMA
Telstra's CDMA network
is planned to close on 28 April 2008. It is being superseded by the new Telstra
Next G™ network.
After the network closes, CDMA devices will
no longer work.
If your
business has Telstra CDMA mobile phones or other devices, make sure you upgrade
in time to keep your business connected and continue to be able to make calls
to your customers and suppliers.
Telstra
3G
Telstra's
3G (2100Mhz) mobile phone network (not to be confused with the Telstra Next G™ mobile phone network) is available in selected areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong, Brisbane and Gold
Coast, Perth, Adelaide
and Canberra.
With the
Telstra 3G network, you can access a host of digital services including video
calling. It provides coverage to more than 50% of the Australian population.
Telstra
GSM
Telstra's GSM network
provides voice service coverage to more than 96% of the Australian population.
It's the
standard choice for customers in capital cities and other metropolitan areas.
With extensive international roaming capability, Telstra GSM is also
well-suited to international travelers.
Telstra GSM
network users can take advantage of internet access, email and other online
services via the GPRS data network. However, GPRS does not offer the same
national coverage or broadband speeds of the Telstra Next G™ network.
GRPRS
The General
Packet Radio Services (GPRS) network overlays the Telstra GSM network. It
provides access to the internet, email and other online services through
GPRS-capable mobile phones.
However,
GPRS cannot offer the same national coverage or equivalent broadband speeds as
the Telstra Next G™ network.
Wireless Hotspots
Telstra offers 1,000 hot spots in outdoor areas across the Sydney
and Melbourne CBDs and at numerous hotels, Starbucks, McDonalds restaurants and
Qantas Club Lounges.
Satellite™
Telstra's Mobile Satellite is a hand held voice
and data service designed for people living, working or traveling in rural Australia. It
provides greater coverage in remote regions.
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