The Next G network claims to be the ‘fastest national mobile broadband network in Australia’, with theoretical speeds of up to 21mbps, using the 850 MHz band. This mobile wireless network is able to provide eligible customers with faster broadband speeds in a larger number of places, but not all mobile phones are compatible with the Telstra Next G network.
Next G customers are also eligible to receive:
•Mobile Foxtel TV Channels
•Music downloads
•Mobile blogging
Most handsets can also provide tethering on the Next G network.
Mobile phones compatible on Telstra’s Next G network include:
• HTC HD2 – a smartphone with a huge screen, yet slim case.
• HTC Snap – A sleek phone that allows easy typing and expandable memory.
• HTC Touch Pro 2 – A slide phone with FM radio, Wi-Fi and in-built GPS.
• Apple iPhone 3GS – a touchscreen phone with a fantastic display and minimal design.
• BlackBerry Bold 9000/9700 – with their full QWERTY keypads and easy email setup, the BlackBerry Bold is a great business phone.
• Nokia E71 – one of the smartphone favourites with its array of features and slim design.
• LG KM900f Arena – this phone features a high-quality camera and integrated MP3 player.
• LG Xenon – a touchscreen with a full QWERTY keypad and affordable price tag.
• Samsung Omnia Icon – another smartphone that gives the iPhone a run for its money: minimal design and excellent multimedia functionality.
• Palm Treo Pro – this good-looking smartphone performs superbly and is a favourite with those living in rural areas.
• HTC Touch Diamond 2 – a sleek mobile with a longer battery life than some other smartphones.
• BlackBerry Pearl 8120 – This mini and lightweight smartphone has all the basics.
• Sony Ericsson C905 – a fast-performing phone that is good to look at and has a strong battery life.