Next G™ Network News

Telstra's Next G™ network is one of the most advanced wireless networks in the world and offers a powerful platform for telemetry applications. Using broadband technology, the Next G™ network brings a range of opportunities to the telemetry field including:
Network access where you need it with Next G™

• Constantly expanding coverage that will replace and exceed CDMA coverage.
• Currently covers 1.9 million square kilometres in Australia
• Provides mobile access to 98.8% of Australians.

• Telstra has more than doubled the data traffic carried on its wireless networks since launch
• Upgrades continue to increase the Next G™ network's data capacity
• Peak network speeds of up to 1.3 Mbps in uplink and 14.4 Mbps with average speeds from 550 kbps to 1.5 Mbps in downlink make it one of the fastest networks in the world.

Everything you need to know about the Next G™ network

As one of the most advanced wireless network in the world, Telstra’s Next G™ network covers 1.9 million square kilometres in Australia and provides mobile access to 98.8 per cent of Australia’s population. This means you can now use machine-to-machine applications across a wider area than ever before.

The Next G™ network operates on the 850 MHz frequency and is planned to both exceed and replace Telstra's current CDMA network coverage. With Telstra intending to close the CDMA network on 28 January 2008, developers targeting remote areas reliant on CDMA will need to migrate to the Next G™ network soon.

Since launching the Next G™ network with HSDPA, Telstra has more than doubled the volume of data traffic carried on all its wireless networks. New distance upgrades mean even some of the most remote customers in outback Australia should benefit.

The solution enables coverage up to 200km from a base station – a major leap from the 50km range typically supported at present. This breadth of coverage is particularly important for users looking to take advantage of the high-speed Next G™ network from remote locations.

Software upgrades have tripled the Next G™ network's data capacity. This advanced software employs High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology to achieve theoretical peak network speeds of up to 1.3 Mbps in the uplink and 14.4 Mbps, with average speeds from 550kbps to 1.5 Mbps in the downlink. Impressively, testing has even shown downlink speeds of 1.9 Mbps and a peak user experience of 1.3Mbps 125km from the base station. The upgrade also provides an increase in overall capacity for existing customers on the Next G™ network — even during the network's busiest periods.

With the Next G™ network, telemetry applications have the power to send and receive data at higher speeds than ever before, to and from most places in Australia.

Upgrade to the Next G™ network

With Telstra intending to close the CDMA network on 28 January 2008, it's the perfect time for you or your customers with telemetry devices to upgrade to the Next G™ Network. Upgrading now to the network will help avoid any delays or stock shortages.

As you plan your upgrade from CDMA, there are several factors you’ll need to consider.

How to upgrade to the Next G™ network
To upgrade your telemetry applications to the Next G™ network, simply follow this process:

1. Application testing and certification
   • To ensure your telemetry application will be perform on the Next G™ network, you'll need to have considered the following points:
     • Your telemetry application should be developed in accordance with the Wireless Application Development Guidelines (see below)
     • Your telemetry application should work using a Telstra-certified module (as listed above)
     • Once this is done, you can email Telemetry@team.telstra.com for final approval
   • If you have not developed your application in accordance with either of these criteria, please email Telemetry@team.telstra.com
2. Service activation
   • If you have customers wishing to connect to the Next G™ network, they should contact their assigned Telstra Account Executive for further information

Wireless Application Development Guidelines

To access the Telstra Wireless Application Development Guidelines, click here.
If you're looking for further technical support on application development, please contact your telemetry module manufacturer.

Device News from Maxon

Telstra has worked with Maxon to develop Next G™ network telemetry products intended to replace the current range of CDMA modems and modules. To view the latest news from Maxon, visit www.maxon.com.au

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