TelecomTV TelecomTV
  • News
  • Videos
  • Channels
  • Events
  • Network Partners
  • Industry Insights
  • Directory
  • Newsletters
  • Digital Platforms and Services
  • Open RAN
  • Cloud Native Telco
  • Telcos and Public Cloud
  • The Green Network
  • Private Networks
  • Open Telco Infra
  • 5G Evolution
  • Access Evolution
  • Edgenomics
  • Network Automation
  • 6G Research and Innovation
  • Security
  • More Topics
  • Network Partners
  • Industry Insights
  • Directory
  • Newsletters
  • |
  • About
  • Contact
  • |
  • Connect with us
  • Digital Platforms and Services
  • Open RAN
  • Cloud Native Telco
  • Telcos and Public Cloud
  • The Green Network
  • Private Networks
  • Open Telco Infra
  • 5G Evolution
  • Access Evolution
  • Edgenomics
  • Network Automation
  • 6G Research & Innovation
  • Security
  • Connect with TelecomTV
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Sign In Register Subscribe
    • Subscribe
    • Sign In
    • Register
  • Search

4G LTE

4G LTE

Telstra announces first 4G Blue Tick certified handsets

Via Telstra

Oct 25, 2019

Australians living and working in rural and regional areas are set to benefit from superior call quality with the release of Telstra’s first 4G Blue Tick certified smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. 

The Blue Tick means the new Samsung handsets, which are the fastest phones available on Australia’s fastest mobile network (based on national average combined 3G/4G mobile speeds), also provide the best coverage performance on Telstra’s 4GX service.

Telstra Blue Tick phones provide superior mobile coverage performance and are recommended for use by customers who live and work in rural areas. Up to now, Telstra’s Blue Tick had only been tested for calls carried over a 3G service. With the transition of voice calls to 4G technology (VoLTE) Telstra has now extended it to its 4GX service.

Andrew Volard, Telstra’s Director of Device Management, said Australia’s vast and unique geography required mobile devices that could provide the best possible experience to customers in metro areas as well as the bush.

“Before we award a device with our Blue Tick they must undergo rigorous testing in our laboratories and rural areas to ensure they deliver high quality coverage performance for our customers.

“Our mobile network is Australia’s largest and fastest and customers with a GS8 or GS8+ could experience smartphone data speeds among the fastest in the world. And because the devices have been calibrated with Australia’s unique conditions in mind, our customers who live and work in the regions will benefit from superior call quality on our 4GX service.

“The new smartphones also have integrated Wi-Fi calling, meaning voice calls will seamlessly transfer between Telstra’s 4GX service and an available Wi-Fi connection, ensuring even greater coverage.”

Richard Fink, Vice President for IT & Mobile, Samsung Electronics Australia, said Telstra and Samsung’s close relationship is built on collaboration and a commitment to deliver superior device and network performance for Australian customers.

“Samsung and Telstra maintain a very close relationship that is founded on years of collaboration to deliver incredible network and device experiences across Australia and for customers in cities and in our regions.”

“We’re incredibly proud to announce that the new GS8 and GS8+ smartphones have met the high standards required by Telstra to receive the first 4G Blue Tick certification,” said Mr Fink. 

About Telstra’s Blue Tick

  • Telstra’s Blue Tick signifies that a mobile device has been thoroughly tested and delivers superior voice coverage in rural and regional areas
  • It was established by Telstra 10 years ago to help regional customers choose the phone that would provide them with the best coverage experience
  • Devices are tested for receiver sensitivity in a laboratory under controlled conditions and in rural areas on the Telstra Mobile Network, ensuring optimal call quality for customers
  • Up to now, Telstra’s Blue Tick has only been tested for calls carried over a 3G service. But with the transition of voice calls to 4G technology (VoLTE) Telstra has refreshed the testing methodology
  • Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are the first devices to achieve Telstra’s Blue Tick on 3G and 4GX 
Related Topics
  • 4G LTE,
  • 6G Research and Innovation,
  • Access Evolution,
  • Announcement,
  • Asia-Pacific,
  • Devices,
  • Telco & CSP,
  • Telstra,
  • Tracker

More Like This

Access Evolution

Virgin Mobile customers begin move to O2 Plans

Jan 11, 2023

5G Evolution

Globe more than doubles 5G footprint, reaches 70 cities and towns nationwide

Jan 4, 2023

Private Networks

Private mobile deployments near 1,000 mark, reports GSA

Dec 15, 2022

The Great Telco Debate 2022

Executive Interview: Terje Jensen, Telenor

Dec 9, 2022

5G Evolution

Cradlepoint announces availability of Zero Trust Network Access solution for 5G and Hybrid Networks

Dec 9, 2022

This content extract was originally sourced from an external website (Telstra) and is the copyright of the external website owner. TelecomTV is not responsible for the content of external websites. Legal Notices

Email Newsletters

Stay up to date with the latest industry developments: sign up to receive TelecomTV's top news and videos plus exclusive subscriber-only content direct to your inbox – including our daily news briefing and weekly wrap.

Subscribe

Top Picks

Highlights of our content from across TelecomTV today

0:46

The Cloud Native Telco Summit returns this September!

8:32

Azita Arvani on Being a Female Leader at Rakuten Symphony

16:19

AT&T Amy Zwarico on securing telco applications in the public cloud

1:44

Join us for the greatest industry debate of the year!

TelecomTV
Company
  • About Us
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
Our Brands
  • DSP Leaders World Forum
  • Great Telco Debate
  • TelecomTV Events
Get In Touch
[email protected]
+44 (0) 207 448 1070
Connect With Us
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
  • Terms of Use
  • Legal Notices
  • Help

TelecomTV is produced by the team at Decisive Media.

© Decisive Media Limited 2023. All rights reserved. All brands and products are the trademarks of their respective holder(s).