1. Is Telstra likely to reverse its decision to close down CDMA?
No. The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
confirmed that Telstra could close the CDMA network on midnight, 28 April,
2008.
2. Does the Telstra Next G network provide as much coverage as CDMA?
Yes. The Next G network offers a larger mobile coverage footprint than the
old CDMA network, covering more than 2 million square kilometres as compared
to CDMA which covered more than 1.6 million square kilometres.
3. Which is the best mobile phone on the Next G network?
There are now more than 35 Next G mobile handsets and each has unique
features and performance levels. Telstra recommends that customers living or
travelling in rural areas should consider one of Telstra's seven Blue Tick
handsets, which are designed to maximise handheld coverage.
4. What is the benefit of moving to the Next G network?
The Telstra Next G network is Australia's largest and fastest national
broadband network, covering 99 per cent of the Australian population.
Customers on the Next G network can enjoy advanced mobile content and
applications such as video calling (available on most handsets), Internet
access and BigPond TV, plus an array of the latest news, weather and sports
reports.