Australian service provider Telstra has launched 4G LTE mobile network in capital city CBDs and more than 30 regional and metropolitan centres.

According to company, using the Telstra USB 4G mobile broadband modem, which goes on sale today, customers in 4G coverage areas can get typical download speeds ranging from 2Mbps to 40Mbps and typical upload speeds of 1Mbps to 10Mbps.

“Today marks a new high-speed chapter in Australian mobile telecommunications. Telstra’s 4G network delivers mobile speeds scarcely imagined a decade ago, making it easier for people to connect with the things they need and love when on the move,” said Telstra CEO David Thodey.

Telstra plans to bring a range of smartphones and tablets to customers in the first half of 2012. Telstra has already confirmed that it will launch 4G LTE HTC smartphone in the first half of 2012. 

Telstra also announced that it would launch 4G services in more than 50 additional locations by year’s end.

Today’s national launch follows Telstra’s switch-on of the first 4G base stations using LTE technology in May and a commercial pilot of 4G services for business customers last month.