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Revision as of 23:32, 19 February 2013
In telecommunications, 4G is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile communications standards. It is a successor of the third generation (3G) standards. A 4G system provides mobile "ultra-broadband" Internet access.[1]
Networks
| Network | Frequency | Class | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra | 1800 MHz | 4G | Currently operating in Australian capital cities and regional centres |
| Telstra | 700 MHz | 4G | Coming on 31 December 2014 * |
| Telstra | 2600 MHz | 4G | Telstra have expressed interest in this frequency being used in Australia |
| Telstra | 900 MHz | 4G | Announced 20th February to broaden scope of 4G network |
| Optus | 2300 MHz | 4G | Trials in Sydney |
| Optus | 1800 MHz | 4G | Currently operating in Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide |
| Optus | 700 MHz | 4G | Coming on 31 December 2014 * [2] |
| Vodafone | 1800 MHz | 4G | announced for 2013 |
- after analogue T.V is switched off and digital T.V is re-stacked[3]
Frequencies
700 MHz
The 700 MHz band is currently used for analogue television and will be auctioned off in 2013 and then become operational with 4G in December 2014.
1800 MHz
The 1800 MHz band is currently operated as a 2G network by Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
Telstra
Telstra was the first mobile phone network to operate 4G and 2G in the same band. They currently operate more then 10 4G devices.[4]
Optus
Optus has now installed their 4G networks in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne.[5]
2600 MHz
Telstra has expressed interest in using the 2600 MHz band in Australia
Resellers
Virgin Mobile
Currently resells Optus 4G and do not require subscribers to change plan or pay a high fee
Internode
Currently resell Optus 4G although only have 4G nano sims for the iPhone 5
Other Resellers
iiNet and Exetel also resell 4G phone plans and mobile broadband plans
Future Plans
Vodafone Australia
Vodafone Australia have announced that they will create a 4G network in Australia in 2013[6]
Internode
Internode Social media team have posted about Internode's plans to resell Optus 4G, although Optus has not announced if they will resell their 4G Network[7]
Exetel
Exetel have also announced they will be offering 4G services based on the Optus 4G network, and will have nanosims ready for the iPhone 5 release[8]
See also
Telecommunications in Australia
References
- ^ Maher, William (15 September 2011). "Get ready for the 4G hype machine". PC Authority. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ , Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy http://www.dbcde.gov.au/consultation_and_submissions/digital_dividend/, retrieved 14 August 2012
{{citation}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Optus Press Release" (Press release). Optus. 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/coverage-networks/network-information/4g/
- ^ "Optus Sells 4G Services" (Press release). The Sydney Morning Herald. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ http://www.vodafone.com.au/aboutvodafone/network/network-evolution
- ^ "Internode plans for 4G mobile" (Press release). Delimiter. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ https://forum.exetel.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=39666&p=302011&hilit=4g#p302011