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Telstra rolls out Australia's first 5G service

Top local carrier releases compatible Samsung smartphone

Telstra has launched Australia's first 5G service for consumers.
Telstra has launched Australia's first 5G service for consumers.   © Reuters
FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands

SYDNEY -- Australia joined the ranks of nations adopting fifth-generation wireless networks with Tuesday's service launch by its largest mobile carrier, Telstra, which released a 5G smartphone from Samsung Electronics the same day.

Telstra is rolling out 5G service initially in parts of 10 cities, including Sydney.

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