Tim's VodaFone Network Tech Specs

Tim's VodaFone Network Tech Specs

Here are a few tech specs about the VodaFone Australia Network.

GSM Type: GSM 900 (900Mhz) (Primary)

Dual Band: GSM 1800 (1800MHz) (selected areas only)

Phase: Phase 2

GSM 900 Channels: 85 (approx)-124. GSM 1800 Channels on Dual Band page.

GSM Network Code: 505 (Aust) 03 (Vodafone) (02 Optus, 01 Telstra, 08 One.Tel GSM 1800 - No longer live :-(

DTX: Yes

DRX: Yes Level 6

EFR: Yes

FR: Yes

HR: No (only used in areas of extreme usage, e.g. Sydney Olympics, Good Will Games)

CLI: Yes

Cell Broadcast: Yes Channel 50 (Location Area Info)

MO SMS: Yes

Inter Network SMS: Yes (with Telstra and Optus Networks)

SMS Delivery Reports: Yes, But are now charged for :-(

Smart SMS (8-bit): Yes

MT SMS: Yes

MMS: Yes

Intercarrier MMS: Yes ( Optus Only so far )

FAX and DATA (9600bps): Yes (14400bps Will NEVER be implemented due to GPRS)

SIM Clock stop support: Yes

Time Between Location Updates: 1 Hour or 2 Hours (depends on LAC code)

WAP 1.3: YES

TAP (Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol) Dial Up SMS: NO

GPRS: Yes (Not on Pre-Paid as far as I know, but this may change)

GPRS Data Rate: Max 38.4 KBPS (4 Receive, 1 Transmit). Min: 9.6KBPS (1 Receive , 1 Transmit)

Number Portability: Yes

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