CDMA
Submitted: Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:38
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Member - lyndon K (SA)
I guess this info is hiding somewhere on the
forum but can someone help me with the date which the CDMA network is due to shut down?. Or is the jury still out on that?
Thanks
Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:47
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:47
Early 2008 subject to coverage being up to scratch on the Next "G" network
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Reply By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:50
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:50
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
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 08:39
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 08:39
"we will have provided equal if not better coverage in the marketplace vis-a-vis or for any current CDMA customer"
I have a feeling that means coverage by populaton, not coverage by area or service :o)
Here we go again.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:59
Monday, Mar 19, 2007 at 21:59
January 2008, according to Telstra's chief executive Sol Trujillo.
But they will need approval to do so by the relevent Telecommunications Authority .
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Reply By: SA_Patrol - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 07:57
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 07:57
I heard it was some time in January 2008. :-)
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Reply By: Member - Vincent A M (NSW) - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 09:29
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 09:29
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
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Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 11:24
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 11:24
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...
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Reply By: Robin - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 16:46
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 16:46
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
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Reply By: honestjohn - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 18:14
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 18:14
hi robin i got exactly the same message on my &wifes phone feb 08
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Follow Up By: Robin - Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 19:07
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2007 at 19:07
Hi Honest
I was a bit suspicous so I have now checked 3 other CDMA phones and it appears that it is area dependant.
Feb 08 is Melb , another one has service message with 31 august 08 for a phone in RYE (50km south of
melbourne).
Perhaps its area related as towers are closed down or perhaps its related to where you took out the phone contract.
The mystery deepens ........ Maybe its Telstras organizational abilites at there finest
Robin Miller
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Reply By: Patrol22 - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 12:48
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 12:48
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
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