The latest USB modem is built on the same dual-channel HSPA as an offer from rival Huawei and operates on Next G network of Telstra.
While both dongles have maximum theoretical speed of 42Mbps Telstra claims users can reach 20Mbps speed typically 5 km of the capital city central business districts and more than 1.1Mbps other hubs selected metropolitan and regional centers.
The modem and telco remote users in Australia can expect a downlink speed of 3Mbps.
Telstra will continue to sell its 8Mbps Elite USB dongle without lowering the price. The Ultimate USB modem port in advance the Elite without contract price $ 299 and cost plan for two years Download limits range from $ 600 for 120GB to 3 GB for $ 39 with speeds ranging from 300kbps to 3Mbps.
The entry-level plan is available today and the stock is limited to 2000 devices will be launched on October 5.
Telstra has commented that it is still on track to reach 84Mbps on mobiles 2011/12 and has said it would continue to invest in High Speed Packet Access technology on Long Term Evolution.
