Telstra 4G (LTE) on the Next G® network
The launch of Long Term Evolution (LTE) 4G mobile broadband services on the Telstra Next G network means Australians have access to one of the world’s most advanced mobile networks delivering some of the fastest download and upload speeds available anywhere.
Telstra will sell dual mode LTE / HSPA+ mobile broadband devices that will operate seamlessly across 1800MHz and 850MHz spectrum bands, giving Telstra Next G network customers the benefits of 4G where it is available and then seamless switchover to the 3GHSPA technology in other areas.
These superfast speeds mean customers will be able to download songs faster, and do more things simultaneously. This is just the beginning. Telstra 4G will allow our mobile devices to perform even more advanced tasks and will open the door to a host of innovative high-speed services that have yet to be conceived.
Customers using a USB 4G mobile broadband device in 4G coverage areas can enjoy typical download speeds ranging from 2Mbps to 40Mbps – up to twice as fast as our fastest existing 3G device (the Ultimate USB). Customers can also experience typical upload speeds of 1Mbps to 10Mbps in 4G coverage areas, which is up to 3 times faster than our 3G Ultimate USB device today.
As well as supporting faster mobile speeds, Telstra 4G provides a more responsive internet connection. Network latency (the time it takes for data to travel from a PC to the internet and back) is around half that experienced on current 3G networks meaning real-time applications like video conferencing, internet gaming and cloud-hosted streaming services work better with less buffering and fewer interruptions.
Things you need to know
Next G coverage depends on your location, device and whether it has an external antenna.
For coverage areas, see Mobile Broadband Coverage. Typical download speeds in capital city CBDs, associated airports and selected regional areas are from 2Mbps to 40Mbps. Capital CBD means within 5km from the GPO and within 3km from the town centre for regional locations. When outside the 4G areas, your BigPond USB 4G device will automatically switch over to Telstra’s 3G network and speed ranges will be less. Actual speeds vary due to factors such as distance from the base station, local terrain, user numbers, hardware and software configuration and download source / upload destination.
