The next generation mobile network is now online in large parts of Albury-Wodonga, with 5G services switched on in stages over the past week.
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Telstra has been building the 5G network in recent months and testing the service, and will formally announce the successful implementation on Tuesday.
Testing yesterday showed peak download speeds of 728 megabits per second.
Customers will need 5G capable devices and 5G plans to use the service.
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"It is really exciting Albury-Wodonga will be among the first cities in Australia, indeed the world, to have access to 5G connectivity," Telstra regional general manager Loretta Willaton said.
"Telstra has been leading the way in pioneering 5G technology with a number of world and Australian firsts, and making 5G technology available to Australian consumers."
The technology is becoming available in more areas in the region and will improve 4G speeds and capacity.
