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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.

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.

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.

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