Next G®
Works better in more places
Ever wondered why some mobiles don't work as well as others in certain places? Coverage and signal strength are important factors.
The Telstra Next G network is over twice as large as any other 3G network in Australia. It also covers 99% of the population.
While most other 3G networks run on a frequency of 2100 Megahertz, the Next G network runs on the 850 Megahertz frequency. This lower frequency allows for superior in-building coverage so the Next G network works better in more buildings, car parks and lifts, in more places, more often.
Telstra's Next G network is the fastest national mobile broadband network in Australia which means you send and receive photos, music and video clips faster in more places. Plus with the launch of 4G (LTE) on the Next G network in Capital city CBDs, associated airports and selected regional areas, typical download speeds of 2Mbps up to an incredible 40Mbps are possible. This data throughput speeds is significantly above that of any 3G network.
Telstra’s USB 4G dual mode device operates across both 3G and 4G capability on the Next G network, giving customers the benefits of 4G where it is available and automatically switches over to our advanced 3G HSPA enabled area of the Next G network outside the 4G areas.
Utilising a BigPond Ultimate® device, you can enjoy the use of the Next G 3G network with typical download speeds of 1.1Mbps up to 20Mbps in selected coverage areas.
Check your coverage
Check your Next G mobile data speed coverage
Next G mobile phones
Find the right mobile device for you
To get the most from the Telstra Next G network, you need the right mobile device to suit your needs. To find out more visit Maximise Your Coverage.
Next G videos
We've created a series of short videos to help you get the most out of the Next G network:
Staying connected out at sea
Camping & caravanning with the Next G network
Using the right sim card
Things you need to know
Next G coverage depends on your location, device and whether it has an external antenna.
For mobile data speed coverage areas, see Mobile Broadband Coverage. Speeds vary due to factors such as distance from the base station, local conditions, user numbers, hardware and software configuration.
4G USB Typical download speeds in capital city CBDs, associated airports and selected regional areas are from 2Mbps to 40Mbps. Capital CBD means within 5km from the GPO and within 3km from the town centre for regional locations. When outside the 4G areas, your BigPond USB 4G device will automatically switch over to Telstra's 3G network and speed ranges will be less. Actual speeds vary due to factors such as distance from the base station, local terrain, user numbers, hardware & software configuration and download source/upload destination.
BigPond Ultimate USB: Typical download speeds in capital cities and many metropolitan and regional areas are from 1.1Mbps to 20Mbps and in other areas speed ranges will be less. Actual speeds vary due to factors such as distance from the base station, local terrain, user numbers, hardware and software configuration and download source/upload destination.
