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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.

Breaking the 5G speed barrier with new records

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by Nikos Katinakis Posted January 20, 2021

by Nikos Katinakis
Group Executive, Networks & IT

3 min read

We've shattered 5G speed records yet again with a whopping download speed of 5Gbps for a single user on the commercial network.

One in two Aussies now covered by Telstra 5G

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by Channa Seneviratne Posted January 14, 2021

by Channa Seneviratne
Executive, Technology Development & Solutions

2 min read

Telstra's 5G network footprint now covers more than 50 per cent of Australia’s population. And we’re not done yet.

5G vs. 50 devices: Testing our 5G network and EME in a ‘smart apartment’

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by Mike Wood Posted December 23, 2020

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

7 min read

There’s been a lot of buzz around 5G this year. We thought we’d put it to the test to show you the facts about 5G and EME.

Connecting our 700th mobile black spot to the future

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by Nikos Katinakis Posted November 4, 2020

by Nikos Katinakis
Group Executive, Networks & IT

4 min read

We’ve lit up 700 4G sites through the Mobile Black Spot Program to bring the promise of the digital future to more Australians than ever.

Australia’s best 5G now in more places

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by Nikos Katinakis Posted October 12, 2020

by Nikos Katinakis
Group Executive, Networks & IT

2 min read

Today we’ve passed an important 5G milestone, with over 2000 sites now live covering more than 41 per cent of Australia’s population.

Fast speeds at home with Telstra nbn and 5G

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by Michele Garra Posted September 29, 2020

by Michele Garra
Connected Home & Business Executive

7 min read

We’re announcing faster typical busy period download speeds on our current plans, new high speed nbn offerings and a brand-new way to connect to the internet at home thanks to 5G.

Celebrating faster speeds and more capacity on our network

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by Chris Meissner Posted September 29, 2020

by Chris Meissner
Executive

3 min read

The need for more data in more places means that networks have their work cut out for them. But we’re not about to buckle under that pressure.

Walhalla rising: revisiting a changed and connected town

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by Luke Hopewell Posted September 17, 2020

by Luke Hopewell
Senior Specialist Writer

6 min read

As we roll out our 700th Mobile Black Spot, we revisit Walhalla, the site of our 600th, to see how life has changed.

The future of connectivity in the bush

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by Lyndall Stoyles Posted August 27, 2020

by Lyndall Stoyles
Group General Counsel and Group Executive

3 min read

Telstra is a key partner of regional Australia – we invest more than any other provider to grow and improve our mobile networks and we’re the largest contributor to the USO.

Switching on better, faster coverage for Tasmanians

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by Michael Patterson Posted August 20, 2020

by Michael Patterson
Area General Manager, Tasmania

2 min read

As times change, we’re dedicated to keeping more Australians connected to what matters. That’s why we’re thrilled to bring fast and reliable coverage to Tasmania’s west coast with a $5.2 million network upgrade, delivered a whole year ahead of schedule.

How we worked with the CSIRO to guarantee whole-of-home Wi-Fi coverage for you

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by Bernhard Severin Posted July 22, 2020

by Bernhard Severin
Group Owner, Products

8 min read

We’re on a crusade to make your home internet experience better. So when developing our new Wi-Fi coverage guarantee, we went straight to the team linked to the invention of Wi-Fi: Australia’s CSIRO. Here’s how we worked with them.