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Surprising map of Telstra’s 5G coverage in Australia shows gaping holes in the network – while some of the best spots to get a signal are in the open ocean
- Telstra seemingly extends 5G network coverage out into the open ocean
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth shorelines subject to unusual coverage
- But a simple explanation explains the surprising coverage across the country
Fascinating maps of Telstra’s 5G coverage show there are surprising gaps in the signal for the faster network, but it’s good news if you live by the water – or even in a boat moored off the coast.
The interactive map on Telstra’s website shows large holes in Sydney’s 5G service with some inland and beachside suburbs unable to access the network, despite coverage extending far into the ocean just a few kilometres away.
Despite good coverage near Rose bay and Vaucluse, some of the most unusual holes in Telstra’s coverage can be seen in the nearby Sydney suburb of North Bondi.
An interesting example is Mitchell Street, which has no coverage – but the open ocean to the east receives a strong signal.
Mitchell Street in North Bondi, Sydney, just misses out on coverage (pictured), but 5G is available out in the ocean just to the east
The open ocean and harbour surrounding Watsons Bay, Middle Head and North Bondi gets good 5G coverage while residents nearby are in black spots
Sydney isn’t alone in dealing with the strange network coverage.
The popular Altona beach shoreline in Melbourne also has 5G signals extending kilometres into open water.
And across Port Philip Bay, Brighton’s shoreline has jagged areas of coverage far from the shore.
Halls Head in Perth and Brisbane’s Wellington Point are in the same boat.
5G coverage extends far out into the ocean, past Wellington point in Brisbane (pictured)
Melbourne’s Altona Bay and Brighton (pictured) have 5G coverage that stretches far from the shoreline
Telstra’s 5G coverage in Perth appears to spill out into the Indian Ocean (pictured), but there’s a simple explanation for the seemingly strange pattern
A Telstra spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia there is a simple explanation for the strange 5G patterns.
‘When you’re delivering mobile coverage to suburbs and towns near the beach there’ll always be areas off the coast that get some form of spillover coverage,’ the spokesperson said.
‘A mobile site close to the coast is designed to provide 5G coverage to nearby suburbs and extra coverage might simply extend out to sea where there’s no hills or valleys to block its path.
This can be seen in the inland NSW town of Deniliquin on Telstra’s 5G coverage map. The region is generally flat, allowing the coverage to spread in a circle.
Town of Deniliquin’s comparatively flat terrain allows 5G coverage to spread in a circle (pictured)
‘We use detailed mapping and spatial data to show the likely extent of 5G coverage, which can show things like hills, valleys or ridgelines that can sometimes be in the path of coverage on land,’ Telstra’s spokesperson said.
The telecommunications company has switched on more than 2000 Telstra 5G sites, covering 44 per cent of the Australian population across more than 60 cities and towns.
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