Telstra Selects 3G Solution from Nortel Networks

Telstra will deploy CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (evolution-data optimized) equipment from Nortel Networks. Deployment of CDMA2000 1xEV-DO is underway in major capital cities and selected regional areas across Australia. The network will provide speeds bursting up to 153 kbps nationally and bursting in excess of 1 Mbps in 1xEV-DO coverage areas. 1xEV-DO users can expect 300 to 600 kbps average throughput.


The upgrade builds on an existing CDMA network supplied by Nortel Networks to Telstra in 2000 and a subsequent CDMA2000 1X upgrade in 2002. Financial terms were not disclosed. http://www.nortelnetworks.com