Mobile Broadband Downloads
Telstra Mobile Broadband drivers, upgrade patches, user guides and product specifications
If you are already using Telstra Mobile Broadband and need some assistance, please refer to your user guide or contact 125 111 to talk to our technical experts.
- Supercharge your 3.6Mbps Telstra Turbo mobile broadband device to 7.2Mbps peak rated device~
- Telstra Turbo 7 Series Modem (AC880U) and Express Card (AC880E)
- Telstra Turbo Card (AC875) latest release software
- Telstra Turbo Card (MF332)
- Telstra Turbo Card (GT Express)
- Telstra Turbo Modem
- Telstra GT Max Card
Supercharge your 3.6Mbps Telstra Turbo mobile broadband device to 7.2Mbps peak rated device~
Telstra has upgraded the Next G™ network to achieve even faster mobile broadband speeds on Australia's largest and fastest national mobile broadband network.
You can now upgrade your Telstra Turbo device from 3.6Mbps to a peak rating of 7.2Mbps on supported operating systems.# You could experience typical speeds of 550Kbps–3Mbps~, bursting up to 6Mbps in some areas using our free^ firmware upgrade.
To upgrade your Telstra Turbo mobile broadband device, follow these four simple steps:
- Identify your device from the list below
- Click to open the upgrade instructions
- Download the upgrade software and extract the ZIP file to your hard drive
- Follow the simple upgrade instructions to install the upgrade firmware
| Telstra Turbo Card MF 332 | ||
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Upgrade instructions (PDF) | Upgrade software (ZIP) |
| Telstra Turbo Modem | ||
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Upgrade instructions (PDF) | Upgrade software (ZIP) |
| Telstra Turbo Card AC 875 | ||
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Firmware upgrade instructions and software | |
| Telstra GT Max Card | ||
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Upgrade instructions | Upgrade software |
| Telstra Turbo Express Card | ||
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Upgrade instructions | Upgrade software |
Telstra advises corporate and government users to seek approval from an IT administrator before downloading and installing the speed upgrade.
To speak to a customer service officer about the software download, call 125 111.
Supported operating systems
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit#)
Telstra Turbo 7 Series Modem (AC880U) and Express Card (AC880E)
Quick Reference Guides & Stand Alone Drivers
Microsoft Operating System
- Modem (AirCard® 880U) Quick Reference Guide for Windows XP, 2000 and Vista (PDF, 120KB)
- Express Card (AC880E) Quick Reference Guide for Windows XP, 2000 and Vista (PDF, 738KB)
- Stand alone driver (ZIP, 1.39Mb)
Mac Operating System
Latest Release Software
IMPORTANT: We recommend you install the latest firmware and connection manager software provided below.
Step 1 - Upgrade the firmware as described by the firmware instructions
Firmware Installation/Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade build for Microsoft Operating Systems
Upgrade Guide for Mac Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade build for Mac Operating Systems
Step 2 – Upgrade the Telstra Turbo Connection Manager by following the instructions provided.
- Installation/Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems (DOC, 342KB)
- Connection Manager upgrade build for Microsoft Operating Systems (ZIP, 17.7Mb)
- Installation/Upgrade Guide for Mac Operating Systems (DOC, 848KB)
- Connection Manager upgrade build for Mac Operating Systems (ZIP, 8.32Mb)
Troubleshooting
Telstra Turbo Card (AC875) latest release software
Quick Reference Guides & Stand Alone Drivers
- Telstra Turbo Card (AC875) product specifications (PDF, 21KB)
- Stand alone driver Microsoft (ZIP, 1.39MB)
- Stand alone driver Mac OS (ZIP, 159KB)
IMPORTANT: If you have already upgraded your device from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps peak rating, we recommend you install the latest firmware and connection manager software provided below.
Latest Release Software
Step 1 - Upgrade the firmware as described by the firmware instructions
Firmware Installation/Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems
Firmware Installation/Upgrade build for Microsoft Operating Systems
Upgrade Guide for Mac Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade build for Mac Operating System
Step 2 - Upgrade the Telstra Turbo Connection Manager by following the instructions provided.
- Installation/Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems (DOC, 342KB)
- Connection Manager upgrade build for Microsoft Operating Systems (ZIP, 17.7Mb)
- Installation/Upgrade Guide for Mac Operating Systems (DOC, 848KB)
- Connection Manager upgrade build for Mac Operating Systems (ZIP, 8.32Mb)
Troubleshooting
Telstra Turbo Card (MF332)
- Telstra Turbo Card (MF332) Product specifications (PDF, 40.5KB)
- Download the latest software updates – refer to 3G Data Device Downloads
Telstra Turbo Card (GT Express)
Quick Reference Guides & Stand Alone Drivers
- Telstra Turbo Card (GT Express) User Guide (PDF, 478KB)
- Windows/XP/Vista Driver v4.0.0.18 (ZIP, 950KB)
- Mac OS x Driver v1.1.16 (ZIP, 135KB)
Latest Release Software
Step 1 – Upgrade firmware to version 2.5.2
Firmware Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade software for Microsoft Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade build for Mac Operating Systems
The firmware upgrade to 7.2Mbps currently cannot be done on laptops running Apple MAC operating systems. MAC users need to upgrade the firmware of their device on a Windows laptop. After the firmware upgrade the GTMax/GTExpress card can then be used with Apple Mac notebooks.
Step 2 – Upgrade “Telstra Turbo Express Manager” by following the instructions provided
Upgrade/Installation Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems
Telstra Turbo Express Manager upgrade software for Microsoft Operating Systems
Upgrade/Installation Guide for Mac Operating System
Telstra Turbo Express Manager upgrade software for Mac Operating Systems
- For any zip files please extract to your local drive.
Telstra Turbo Modem
Telstra GT Max Card
Quick Reference Guides & Stand Alone Drivers
- GT Max Band Configurator (ZIP, 1.2MB)
- Telstra GT Max Card product specifications (PDF, 47KB)
- Telstra GT Max Card manual (PDF, 446KB)
- Windows/XP/Vista Driver v4.0.0.18 (ZIP, 950KB)
- Mac OS x Driver v1.1.16 (ZIP, 135KB)
Latest Release Software
Step 1 – Upgrade firmware to version 2.5.2
Firmware Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade build for Microsoft Operating Systems
Firmware Upgrade build for Mac Operating Systems
The firmware upgrade to 7.2Mbps currently cannot be done on laptops running Apple Mac operating systems. Mac users need to upgrade the firmware of their devices on a Windows laptop. After the firmware upgrade the GTMax card can then be used with Apple Mac notebooks.
Step 2 – Upgrade “Telstra Turbo Express Manager” by following the instructions provided
Installation/Upgrade Guide for Microsoft Operating Systems
Telstra Turbo Express Manager upgrade build for Microsoft Operating Systems
Installation/Upgrade Guide for Mac Operating Systems
Telstra Turbo Express Manager upgrade build for Mac Operating Systems
- For any zip files please extract to your local drive.
Things you need to know
# The upgrade firmware is not compatible with Mac OS or the Telstra Turbo Card (MF332) running on 32-bit Windows Vista. If you are running your Telstra Turbo mobile broadband device on Mac OS operating system you can upgrade some devices on a Windows PC. When the upgrade is complete, the device will be enabled to take advantage of the increased speed on Mac OS with the latest Connection Manager installed. If you have a Telstra Turbo Card (MF332) on a 32-bit Windows Vista system you will need to upgrade your device on a PC running Windows XP and install the latest Connection Manager. Refer to the upgrade instructions for your device for further information.
* Burst speeds achievable in selected CBD, metro and selected regional and other areas.
^ There is no charge to download the software from this site. Download charges from your internet service provider may apply.
~ Actual speeds will be less than peak and vary due to congestion, distance from the cell, local conditions, hardware, software and other factors.
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