Vodafone Australia has revealed plans to rollout its new 4G network and expand its existing 3G network.

 

The move has been welcomed by the Federal Government, with Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, saying the move will ensure broader and better service for its customers.

 

"We are seeing extraordinary growth in demand for mobile broadband capacity. Australians are increasingly using smartphones, tablets and other portable devices. Deployment of 4G mobile networks will ensure consumers and businesses get the improved services they need,” Senator Conroy said.

 

"It's also increasingly clear that as more Australians use portable devices to access more data, there is an increasing need to offload the data to a fixed-line network as quickly as possible. That's why Vodafone's announcement complements the Gillard Government's investment in the National Broadband Network.”