Optus Australia has launched the initial rollout of 4G LTE network covering 270 sites across capital cities, regional and holiday centres. The new network with the tagline ‘4G in more places’ is running on the newly released 700Mhz spectrum by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Optus, July last year conducted its first 4G LTE commercial pilot in Darwin and Perth CBDs using the 700MHz spectrum
The release of the spectrum that was previously deployed for analogue TV broadcasting gives the much needed bandwidth for all the operators to provide improved indoor coverage, which means more 4G whether at home or in the office.
The operator has further unveiled its plans to switch on the 4G 700 MHz sites on more than 1500 sites in metropolitan and regional locations by end of this month, with plans to cover 90% of the Australian population by April 2015. According to Optus, the rollout will also help customers currently without a compatible 4G device by freeing up network capacity in areas where customers are transitioning to the new 4G data network.
Optus customers can access Optus 700MHz 4G network via compatible devices such as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G3, Sony Xperia Z3 and HTC One (M8).
David Epstein, Vice President, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Optus
We are improving our 4G network today with 700MHz in parts of the Sydney CBD, Chatswood and Eastern Suburbs; Brisbane CBD, the Gold and Sunshine Coasts; Adelaide CBD, Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula; plus Hobart CBD, Perth CBD, Claremont and Cottlesloe. Whether you are in Armidale or Sydney in New South Wales, Townsville or Brisbane in Queensland, Ceduna or Adelaide in South Australia, or Wangaratta or Melbourne in Victoria, with the right device Optus 4G will have you covered as our network expands.
