Telstra 3G 2100hz shutdown

TELSTRACUSTOMERS ARE YOU READY? AUG31ST The Zombie Apocolypse? You are? That's great news! The Zombie's will be on strike due to a brain shortage. On August 31st 2012, Telstra 3G2100hz Shutdown will shut down their 3G2100hz frequency. To help reduce an impact to your service and give you a clearer understanding. We present this infographic. Who? Who does this effects? 1. If you're on a BYO plan with a handset transferred from a differant carrier. 2. If you purchased a handset on eBay or a non-carrier related online stores. 3. Anyone who has been given a handset as a gift or hand-me- down from a friend or family member 3G vs Next G The differance between 3G2100 and NextG The Telstra Next G network is over twice as large as any other 3G network in Australia because of the 850hz frequency. With the lower frequency it spreads furthur out to reach more places and works in more lifts and carparks. NEXT G COVERS 99% POPULATED AREA S You Tube Compare Did you know? Not all Handsets are created equal Samsung Galaxy S 3G2100hz GT-i9000 vs 3G850hz GT-19000T SAMS MSUNA 14 36 This snapshot was taken in Warwick, Western Australia, both handsets have a Telstra Next G sim card. The handset on the left was purchased from another carrier, the one on the right was purchased through Telstra. Checklist How to check you have NextG 1. Open the back of your phone and check the sim card is Next G. 2. Check the instruction manual (if there is one), the 850hz will be listed under tech spec. (Visit https://help.telstra.com/app/answers/detail/ a_id/17272 to find your mobile manual). 3. Check for Telstra/Next G logos on the packaging before purchase. (Whilst this is a fairly good guide, there are exceptions to this rule). This mostly applies to purchasing online from places such as eBay or stores that carry handsets from multiple carriers. INFOGRAPHIC CREATED BY OFFICE &m The Go TRAINING Uniquely Inspired Learning Please note: "Office e Training On The Go" receives no products or endorsements from Telstra, we claim no direct relationship to Telstra or any of its subsidiaries. The purpose of this info-graphic is to educate and inform customers of upcoming changes to lower the impact it may have to your service. The information based on this info-graphic is based on research and facts provided on the Telstra.com website through Wikipedia and other research completed by Ming Johanson who has a history of working within different segments of the Telecommunications industry over a period of six years. Next G is a trademark of Telstra Corporation.