Telstra expands 4G service on the Peninsula

Telstra will expand its 4G LTE wireless and mobile coverage throughout the Peninsula.

Speedy 4G services will be switched on in Blackwall, St Huburts Island, Bensville and Horsfield Bay.

Telstra country wide area general manager for Hunter and Central Coast Mr Chris Cusack said the expanded 4G coverage gives more locals across the region mobile broadband speeds as fast as those in capital cities.

"Our 4G network coverage provides a reach that is now four times that of any competitor.

"The additional speeds and network capacity Telstra 4G offers supports both residents and local businesses in this area.

"The expansion of 4G also benefits our 3G only customers as 3G network capacity is freed up as customers migrate their data traffic onto our 4G service."

Telstra's 4G services made streaming movies, downloading music and internet browsing much quicker when on the go, with typical downloads speeds of between 2- 50 megabits per second, he said.

Actual customer speeds may vary depending on a range of factors such as distance from the base station, local conditions, and the user's device.

Media release, 26 Dec 2013

Chris Cusack, Telstra