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Here you can learn about Australia’s largest network and how we’re preparing ourselves to meet the demands of the future.

Our young engineers put mmWave through its paces with 50 tests of 5G

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by Mike Wood Posted September 15, 2021

by Mike Wood
Principal, EME Strategy, Governance and Risk Management

5 min read

We’ve now conducted more than 50 tests on 5G mmWave and small cells to measure the EME levels in many different real-world settings.

Bringing better coverage to regional Queensland

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by Sri Amirthalingam Posted August 23, 2021

by Sri Amirthalingam
Commercial Engineering Executive

3 min read

We’re bringing a communications boost to rural and remote communities in North Queensland.

Keeping Australia connected to the world

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by Harry Tucker Posted August 18, 2021

by Harry Tucker
Specialist Writer

5 min read

A lot of us think that every post we upload or movie we stream comes to Australia through satellites, but the truth lies at the depths of our oceans.

Spectrum decision is a win for regional Australia

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by Lyndall Stoyles Posted August 9, 2021

by Lyndall Stoyles
Group General Counsel and Group Executive - Sustainability, External Affairs and Legal

2 min read

The decision is a win for the people and communities of regional and rural Australia, and the regional stakeholders who advocated for it.

Why spectrum matters for regional connectivity

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by Lyndall Stoyles Posted July 14, 2021

by Lyndall Stoyles
Group General Counsel and Group Executive - Sustainability, External Affairs and Legal

3 min read

The ACCC has recommended the Government limit the amount of low band spectrum we can bid for. This is a major policy decision that will impact the bush for a generation.

Your questions about small cells, answered

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by Mike Wood Posted June 10, 2021

by Mike Wood
Principal, EME Strategy, Governance and Risk Management

3 min read

We've been using mobile 'small cells' for many years, but you might have seen some new information about them as we roll out new upgrades.

The year ahead for regional connectivity: how we’re improving mobile connectivity and coverage in Regional Australia

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by Nikos Katinakis Posted May 4, 2021

by Nikos Katinakis
Group Executive, Networks & IT

3 min read

We’ve announced funding for a number of projects for regional Australia that will continue to bring coverage to even the most far-flung areas.

We’re investing $277m in spectrum to make our 5G network stronger and faster

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by Andrew Penn Posted April 23, 2021

by Andrew Penn
CEO

5 min read

You may have read that Telstra is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in new spectrum for 5G. But what does this all mean?

3G is closing, but it’s not going anywhere until June 2024

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by Nikos Katinakis Posted April 15, 2021

by Nikos Katinakis
Group Executive, Networks & IT

3 min read

In October 2019 we announced our 3G network would close in June 2024. We’ve got some answers to the questions we’ve been hearing.

Your regional mobile coverage questions answered

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by Sri Amirthalingam Posted March 31, 2021

by Sri Amirthalingam
Commercial Engineering Executive

10 min read

There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes to run our network. Here’s how your coverage works, and some tips on how to improve it.

Coverage matters: how we’re leading the way in 5G

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by Sri Amirthalingam Posted March 11, 2021

by Sri Amirthalingam
Commercial Engineering Executive

3 min read

We’ve been leading the way in 5G for some time, and a new test of Australia’s 5G highlights our ongoing leadership on 5G coverage and performance in all 9 major and regional Australian cities included in the test.