Most of our 5G base stations operate on the 3.6 GHz frequency band . Some sites also operate at lower frequencies also used for 3G and 4G. Telstra have a Scientific Licence for mmWave spectrum.
Read moreWho makes 5G in Australia?
Here in Australia Telstra and Optus have all made significant progress on rolling out their 5G networks across the country. In June 2021, Telstra reported its 5G network had reached 75% of Australian homes. That’s with coverage live in over 2,7000 suburbs and over 200 cities and towns.
Read moreWhat 5G does Australia use?
After months of waiting, 5G is available to consumers in Australia, but only in selected areas. Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and SpinTel customers can each access both 5G mobile and 5G internet, with 5G home broadband also available from TPG, iiNet and Internode.17 Kas 2021
Read moreWill NBN be replaced by 5G?
Very soon, Australia will have access to 5G data speeds. This is revolutionary, and some industry players have suggested that a significant market share will move from National Broadband Network (NBN) to mobile broadband.
Read moreShould I switch from NBN to 5G?
5G promises to be much faster than the NBN, just as reliable and with ultra-low latency . What remains to be seen however is the cost of data on the 5G network and the issue of coverage across Australia. If current mobile data costs are anything to go by, the NBN may be going strong for a few more years yet.
Read moreWill 5G take over home broadband?
Cable company Cox insists that 5G won’t significantly impact its home broadband business . In fact, it says 5G and broadband are complementary, similar to existing broadband and wireless networks. “5G and broadband will coexist,” Cox says.
Read moreWhat is the alternative to NBN in Australia?
Your two main alternatives to the NBN are home wireless broadband and mobile broadband .
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