[June 29, 2011] Ericsson Reports Telstra HD Voice Network Tweet Jun 29, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Telstra, a telecommunications and information services company, announced its HD voice network is now across more than 2.1 million square kilometers of Australian landmass, according to a release from Ericsson. Mike Wright, Director of Networks and Access Technologies, Telstra, said: "Telstra has launched many firsts on the Australian market, including HSPA+ and we are the first Australian operator to commence deployment of LTE, the 4(th) generation of mobile communications technology. "So not only do Telstra mobile customers have access to the largest and fastest national mobile network, they also have access to the latest voice technology. Telstra is proud that we continue to provide leading edge services for our customers." Johan Wibergh, head of Ericsson's Business Unit Networks, said: "We believe HD voice is an innovation for voice services similar to the shift from standard TV to HDTV. The marked difference in quality is a leap in voice services, and we're delighted that the strong partnership between Ericsson and Telstra has made it possible to create the largest HD voice network in the world. "Many recently released handset models have HD voice capabilities built in, such as recent models from the Sony Ericsson Xperia family." A software upgrade from Ericsson on Telstra's existing core and WCDMA network, based on an existing contract between the companies, allows people to access the new service on compatible HD voice handsets. HD voice is a way to transport speech across a mobile network. Ericsson is a provider of technology and services to telecom operators. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]