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Our 3G network has got you covered

Coverage

Our 3G Network

ACN Business Mobile utilises the Optus 3G network which covers 96%^ of where Australians work, live and play. So, you can call your boss back in Melbourne, or make a video call from the Sunshine Coast to your family in Hobart. And with fast HSDPA data speeds you can quickly download your email on-the-go, or get directions for navigating counrty roads and city streets.

Coverage maps

Click here to check detailed coverage at street level.

Use the links below for an overview of network coverage in your state or city.

Australian Capital Territory

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band

New South Wales

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Newcastle Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Newcastle Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Sydney Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Sydney Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Wollongong Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Wollongong 3G Dual-Band

Northern Territory

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Darwin Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Darwin Coverage 3G Dual-Band

Queensland

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Brisbane Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Brisbane Coverage 3G Dual-Band
    Mount Isa Coverage 3G Dual-Band

South Australia

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Adelaide Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Adelaide Coverage 3G Dual-Band

Tasmania

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Hobart Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Hobart Coverage 3G Dual-Band

Victoria

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Melbourne Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Melbourne Coverage 3G Dual-Band

Western Australia

State Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G State Coverage 3G Dual-Band
Perth Coverage 3G 2100MHz/2G Perth Coverage 3G Dual-Band
South West WA Coverage
3G 2100MHz/2G
South West WA Coverage
3G Dual-Band
    Geraldton Coverage 3G Dual-Band
    Kimberly Coverage 3G Dual-Band
    Pilbara Coverage 3G Dual-Band

Selecting a handset for your coverage needs

We’ve made it easy for you to select the right 3G handset for your coverage needs. You’ll find one of these symbols beside the 3G-enabled handsets on this website:

3G
Handset supports access to 3G services in 2100MHz areas*.

3G Dual Band
Dual band (900/2100 MHz). Recommended if you want access to 3G services in regional areas*.

3G Fast HSDPA
Handset supports fastest data speeds on the network in 2100MHz areas*.

3G FAst HSDPA Dual Band
Handset supports fastest data speeds in both 900MHz and 2100MHz areas*.

3G Dual Band (900/2100 MHz) Handsets

Ideal for metropolitan and regional coverage
The Optus 3G Network uses both UMTS 2100MHz and 900MHz spectrum bands reaching 96%^ of the Australian population. The advantage of the 900MHz spectrum band is its ability to travel further from a single base station, which makes it well suited to deliver mobile services to regional areas of Australia.

To access the wider regional coverage provided by the 900MHz frequency, you can select from a range of great dual band mobile phones – just look for our 3G Dual Band or 3G Dual Band Fast HSDPA symbols.

3G (2100MHz) Handsets

Ideal for metropolitan areas
As at December 2008, the 2100MHz frequency reaches 80% of the Australian population. It is available in all Australian capital cities and selected major regional centres. It is designed to provide excellent coverage and data speeds in busy, built-up areas.

There are a wide range of 3G 2100MHz handsets available to suit your mobile voice and data requirements. These are identified by the 3G or 3G Fast HSDPA symbols.

When using a 3G/2100MHz handset outside 2100MHz Network areas, you will roam seamlessly on to the Optus 2.5G network and be able to make voice calls, send SMS and MMS, and access data services at a reduced speed.

It is recommended that customers wishing to access high speed data services in regional areas upgrade to a 3G Dual Band mobile phone.

Important Information

^ This figure is correct as at April 2009.
* ACN Mobile is a 3G service. Some of the features of some handsets may be limited or not supported on our network. 3G/HSPA service is only available with a 3G/HSDPA compatible handset or device, an ACN 3G SIM card and you must be in an Optus 3G or HSDPA coverage area. 3G service in 900MHz coverage areas requires a dual-band (900/2100MHz) handset or device. Outside of 3G areas service will fall back to GSM/GPRS and 3G services will not be available.

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