Northern Midlands is now 4G ready.

Posted on July 23, 2024

What you need to do
Telstra know that most Telstra customers’ mobile devices in the Northern Midlands
can already access the 4G network. However, there are still a small number of 3G-
only mobile devices accessing their network that will need to be replaced or
upgraded if you wish to remain connected.
It is important to note such devices may not be limited to phones and may also
include 3G only Telstra Cel-Fi GO Repeaters, 3G only Telstra Mobile Smart
Antennas (TMSA), and Internet-of-Things (IoT) or Machine-to-Machine (M2M)
devices such as EFTPOS, telemetry & medical devices.
The easiest way to check if mobile phones will be impacted is to use Telstra’s free
3G SMS Checker. This tool will show customers who use the Telstra mobile network
if your mobile phone is impacted by the 3G network closure, and if so, any action you
need to take.
The SMS checker tests the service number you are texting from. If customers
simply text the number ‘3’ to 3498, and Telstra will text you back telling you if you
need to take any action. This checker only works for people using mobile devices,
who are Telstra customers or are on another supplier who use the Telstra network.
For people using Optus or Vodaphone based networks, they will need to check with
their carrier if any action is needed
Customers can also visit their website at https://www.telstra.com.au/sup...
devices/3g-closure for more information and support on device compatibility.
There will be no loss of 3G coverage prior to 31st August 2024.