CDMA

Early 2008 subject to coverage being up to scratch on the Next "G" network

There was an announcement by Telstra about 1 month ago saying that it is phasing out CDMA in Jan 08.

Just found this site " target="EOF" class="lbg">Site Link that states
Telstra hoped to start shutting down the CDMA network in January 2008. "because at that point of time we feel that we will have provided, one, a better service and, two, we will have provided equal if not better coverage in the marketplace vis-a-vis or for any current CDMA customer

January 2008, according to Telstra's chief executive Sol Trujillo.

But they will need approval to do so by the relevent Telecommunications Authority .

I heard it was some time in January 2008. :-)

it has already started even though it is early 2008 as a CDMA customer it is next to usless in some areas now, as this time last year i had coverage

There are now ads offering free upgrades ??? to next G. I'd get in before this "Deal" closes. The coverage area for Next G looks about the same as CDMA but the signal will not be as strong - or so I'm told. The emphasis with next G is the "commercial" aspects of the service, phone calls are getting cheaper but Telstra are keen to push the "video" calls and Foxtel on your phone. No doubt some of the high flyers will find such servces essential - I JUST WANT TO BE ABLE TO MAKE PHONE CALLS...

Hi Lyndon

I believe it is actually Feb 08 , despite the links posted.

I have a Telstra service message on my phone to that effect recieved 27/02007

(Will allow me to use mine over Xmas holidays and get new phone after one gets back)

Robin Miller

hi robin i got exactly the same message on my &wifes phone feb 08

Got an SMS text from Telstra re my CDMA coverage and it reads as follows:

SRVC MSG: Telstra's CDMA network will close Feb 08. Your CDMA phone will not work after this time. 4 info visit telstra.com.au/cdmaupgrade or call 1800338290.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Pete