In short:Telstra is delaying the closure of its 3G network until August 31 amid concerns about the number of Australians who could be blocked from making emergency calls. The plan to switch off the 20-year-old network was announced in 2019 to allow mobile carriers to boost capacity and data speeds for 4G and 5G technologies. […]
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If you are still using a 3G or non-VoLTE 4G device when the 3G network is shut down, you will not be able to make or receive calls, send or receive text messages, or access data services. Voice over LTE (VoLTE) This article will explain what Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is and how you can use it
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3G Network Shutdown in Australia – What it Means for You It’s truly the end of an era — after providing coverage for decades, Australia’s 3G networks are shutting down. The 3G coverage network was first rolled out in 2003, providing data and network speeds across Australia that were previously unheard of. But in 2023
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In the bustling world of agriculture, it’s not just about tractors and crops. Farming communities increasingly recognise the importance of technology to enhance safety, productivity, and future planning. This evolution is particularly noticeable in regional areas of New South Wales and Victoria, where rural communities are reaping the benefits oftechnological advancements. “Farmers are embracing technology,
Our Why: A Journey from Black Saturday toEssential Communications Many businesses start with a why or a solution to a problem, so we thought a great place to start our newly created Blog is to give our clients a little more understanding of why we started Essential Communications Services. Our journey began with a spark
Inland Rail brings comms to Remote NSW Communities
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SO YOU CAN MAKE CALLS FROM LITERALLY ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA
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As active users of Sky Muster hover just above 100,000. NBN Co is still confident that its broadband services can satisfy users, despite clear growth in Starlink’s user base in Australia at the national network operator’s expense. Chief development officer for regional and remote, Gavin Williams, told a senate estimates hearing that Sky Muster satellite
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Starts activating it at cell sites. Optus has activated 900MHz spectrum at almost 1000 cell tower sites nationwide, which it said increases individual base station coverage “by up to 20 percent on a per-site basis”. Acting managing director of networks Lambo Kanagaratnam said in a blog post that the telco had “achieved early access to
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