Canberra customers are the first to get Optus’ next-generation 4G network, with the telco’s launch today of new superfast 4G network technology and the first compatible 4G dual-band mobile broadband devices in the city.
The launch of Optus’ 4G TD-LTE network in Canberra marks what Günther Ottendorfer, Managing Director of Optus Networks says is “the next step in enhancing the network experience of our customers.”
With today’s launch, 4G coverage is now available in selected parts of the city centre of Canberra, with Optus planning to progressively expand to more than 50 sites in Canberra over the second half of this year.
Ottendorfer said Canberra was the first city in Australia on Optus’ new 4G TD-LTE network, with 13 sites in the city activated with the new 4G technology.
“The launch of Optus 4G in Canberra today represents another important milestone in our ambitious 4G expansion program, which in the past 12 months has delivered 4G to many mainland capital cities and holiday hotspots such as the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Toowoomba.
“Customers will need compatible devices that operate on the new technology in Canberra, but these 4G Dual band devices will integrate with our existing 4G network in other cities and our 3G network nationally.”
The first 4G Dual band compatible devices – the Optus 4G Dual band USB dongle and WiFi modem – are now available in Optus stores, online and through telesales.
And, to coincide with the arrival of the new network and devices, Ottendorfer said a “new and exciting range of mobile broadband plans” had been released, with simpler price points, fairer options and a more flexible plan “so customers don't have to worry about large excess usage fees.”
“Some of our customers have been trialing Optus 4G in Canberra in the past month, and we’ve seen the new network deliver a great 4G experience.
“As part of Optus’ ongoing network rollout, we are aiming to expand coverage of our integrated 4G network to 70 per cent of Australia’s metro population by mid-2014. Many of our mobile sites will be upgraded to support Optus 4G Dual band compatible devices so our customers can browse, download and stream on Optus’ superfast 4G network in more places than ever before.”
Ottendorfer said customers keen to get their hands on 4G Dual band devices can choose either the E3276 v2 premium USB modem or the E5776 WiFi modem, which supports up to 10 WiFi connections at once.
Both devices are compatible with Optus’ entire 4G network, and backward compatible with Optus’ 3G network, and now available to customers with postpaid or prepaid services.
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