Successful next generation mobile broadband trials from Telstra and Nokia

According to recent reports the communications giant Telstra and Nokia Siemens Networks have achieved impressive results from recent trials of next generation mobile broadband technology in Australia.

The widespread rollout of Fourth Generation or 4G mobile broadband networks are being eagerly awaited in Australia as well as in other countries around the world. Whilst this technology is not yet available on a widespread basis network providers and communications companies have been trialling the technology.

It is has recently been reported that Telstra and Nokia Siemens Networks have completed groundbreaking trials of next generation broadband using LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology and have achieved impressive results from the trials, which took place in regional Victoria in Australia.

The data shows that the trials managed to achieve peak download speeds of 100Mbps and upload speeds of 31Mbps. The trials were carried out via a combination of laboratory testing and long range field testing. This enabled researchers to determine any limitations that were placed on users as a result of physical distance.

Michael Rocca, Chief Operations Officer, said: “Australia has the sixth largest landmass with the ninth lowest population density in the world so any technology we introduce has to travel long distances, cover large areas and still perform to the levels Telstra customers have come to enjoy. Telstra’s Next G™ network does this extremely well today and we want to ensure that when we bring LTE technology to Australian consumers, our customer experience remains one of the best in the world.”

An official from Nokia Siemens said: “The outstanding results of this trial were made possible through close collaboration between Telstra and Nokia Siemens Networks. The benefits of LTE in urban environments are currently being deployed globally, having already been extensively tested and the business benefits well understood. Through this unique joint trial we can now see how LTE can be extended to provide cost effective solutions for rural and remote environments. Nokia Siemens Networks is a leader in the development and deployment of LTE/SAE technology and this demonstration of capacity and capability with Telstra further reinforces our leadership position.”

Source – Telstra