Vodafone Australia plans to commence 4G LTE roll out in early 2013. Operator has also announced the launch of Dual Carrier HSPA+ services in key parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Newcastle.

According to company, with  $1.7 billion network upgrade, all base station sites are now equipped with the latest Vodafone 3G+ and 4G-ready network technology.

“Over the last two years, we’ve been working hard to upgrade the Vodafone network, and now have brand  new equipment at every Vodafone base station across Australia,” explained Peter Ryan, General Manager Networks.

Vodafone customers’ mobile coverage experience will be further enhanced with an expanded network joint venture with Optus, which will provide Vodafone customers with coverage reaching 96% of the Australian population, from as early as April 2013.