5G Gold Coast: Full list of 23 suburbs more than half-covered by 5G technology
More than 20 Gold Coast suburbs are now receiving 5G coverage. IS YOUR SUBURB ON THE LIST?
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NEW data has revealed more than 20 Gold Coast suburbs are now receiving at least 50 per cent 5G coverage.
The rollout across the nation of 5G technology is accelerating, with the Coast suburbs among 600 already covered.
And more will soon join them.
Telstra regional general manager May Boisen said the latest list was another step in the roll out of the technology
“One of our main focuses this year is continuing to expand our 5G coverage so we can bring it to more areas across the Gold Coast and Queensland,” she said.
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“We’re also seeing a lot more choice in handsets and devices made available to our customers, and more and more applications making use of the advantages that 5G has to offer.
“5G is delivering faster download speeds, lower latency and greater network capacity to our users which is especially important in busy areas on the Gold Coast and its surrounds.
“It’s not just 5G users experiencing the benefits of this roll out – by upgrading our sites to 5G we’re also bringing network benefits to other users including greater capacity for 4G customers.”
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The suburbs included below are those that have at least 50 per cent of their geographic area covered by 5G.
In some areas the network may cover the entirety of the suburb.
Many other suburbs on the Gold Coast already have some 5G coverage but aren’t listed.
GOLD COAST’S SUBURBS WITH AT LEAST 50 PER CENT 5G COVERAGE
* Arundel
* Ashmore
* Biggera Waters
* Bilinga
* Broadbeach
* Broadbeach Waters Bundall
* Burleigh Heads
* Burleigh Waters
* Coolangatta
* Coombabah
* Currumbin
* Labrador
* Main Beach
* Mermaid Waters
* Miami
* Molendinar
* Parkwood
* Runaway Bay
* South Stradbroke
* Southport
* Surfers Paradise
* Tugun
* Varsity Lakes