Telstra has revealed that no 14.4Mbps devices will be available for its Next G network -- instead the telco will leapfrog from 7.2Mbps hardware straight to kit capable of delivering speeds in the "early 20s".
Although Telstra's 3G network is capable of a 14.4Mpbs downlink, hardware available for Next G -- data cards and mobile phones -- are still languishing in the 3.6Mpbs range.
Mike Wright, Telstra's head of wireless, said the company is not disappointed that equipment makers have yet to keep up with Next G's speeds: "It's not just about having the devices -- it's all about carrying the traffic more efficiently. It gives us the speed we need collectively."
Wright said data cards capable of delivering a downlink of 7.2Mbps will be available "soon". However, customers hoping for 14.4Mbps may be disappointed -- Telstra plans to skip any 14.4Mbps devices and go straight to hardware that can manage speeds in the early 20s Mbps.
The telco declined to give a timescale on when such devices may be available.
Telstra, however, has previously announced that it expects Next G to be upgraded to 40Mbps in 2009.
There are now more than one million Next G users.
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Rudedude
31/08/2007 03:11 PM
Yeah Yeah Yeah, We have heard this all before from Telstra but when it comes to delivering the goods it never eventuates. Even if it does happen then it will be the most expensive wireless broadband provider out there! Oh and where will the equipment makers be with their 20s & 40s Mbps equipment when Telstra says it has this capability? Now you know the real reason why Sol picks on the ACCC and the Government. It’s all a diversion of how really bad their service is and how expensive they are in comparison to everyone else. Next G Keep dreaming Telstra
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Ruderdude
01/09/2007 02:27 PM
10 Months, 2 million square km's and growing. I am more likely to believe Telstra then Droptus, Vodaphoney or those wanna B 3. At least they are delivering something to the masses instead of just the metropolitan areas. OH!!! and don't forget Opel who have yet to open their wallets and do anything beyond having a name and some cute albeit unbelievable coverage maps.
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roller
01/09/2007 09:54 PM
Ruderdude.. Do you even live in Australia?? I think it's a citizenship question, 'Are telstra honest?'.. And no aussie would get the answer wrong..
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Ruderdude
02/09/2007 01:10 AM
I live on Western NSW, Telstra is about the only provider of reasonable internet and mobile services for over 50KM. Next G is heaps better then my old CDMA. Let’s see... Are telstra honest? If you are dumb enough to believe the government, opposition or the other carriers are honest then you have been rolled.
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Johnboy
14/09/2007 06:21 PM
Let's hope the Government forces Telstra to keep CDMA online until Telstra can prove Next G is better. By most accounts Next G is at the moment is a dud and too expensive.
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AngryAtTelcos
21/09/2007 07:57 AM
Yeah well I just got the new SUPER FAST 30 mbit cable link installed at my house but it's flat out getting 3mbit!?! Called tech support and they said that it might come good sometime in the next month but maybe not. What the hell is going on with this rubbish? bait and switch sales person RAVING about the speed I was going to get. What a JOKE! Get yout basic products fixed before talking to us about 40 mbit NextG.
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smaidment
13/10/2007 10:34 PM
I have a NextG wireless card for my PC and a NextG handset and I think they are both great. The handset selection is still a bit limited but the NextG network is by far the best in Australian if not the world.
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Wonx2150
30/10/2007 04:05 PM
Yer its all abit of a joke most people dont even want these fancy features on there mobile i think you would find the majority of people do not want fast broadband on there mobile or tv most of them just want a phone that works and can get coverage.
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