In May 2019 Telstra introduced it's first 5G modem - the Telstra 5G Hub. Manufactured by HTC this high powered 5G modem and router provides 5G speeds as high as 2.63 Gbps using the newly Telstra 5G network.
The media-centric device provides a vast array of experiences including 4K streaming, voice and remote control, Bluetooth 5.0, dual band 802.11ac/ad WiFi.
While first launched on the Telstra network, the HTC 5G Hub is compatible with the frequency bands used for both Optus 5G and Vodafone 5G networks (FR1 only).
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What we're most interested in however is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset + X50 modem, which provides 2 Gbps DL throughput over 4G LTE-A Pro leveraging 4x4 MIMO and 7CA. In 5G areas the HTC 5G Hub supports FR1 Sub-6 GHz, operating EN-DC to add an n78 (3500 MHz) layer.
It should be noted however that 7C isn't in use on the Australian version, as LAA 5 GHz is not implemented by the device.
While not listed on the device's specification, the HTC 5G Hub is reportedly backwards compatible with Telstra 3G - although it's worth pointing out the network shut-down has already been announced.
4G Specification
| LTE Chipset |
Snapdragon X24 LTE
|
| LTE DL Category |
Cat 20
|
| LTE DL Data Rate |
2019.30 Mb/s
|
| LTE DL Modulation |
256QAM
|
| Carrier Aggregation |
7C CA
|
| 4G Bands | See Compatibility Checker |
| LTE UL Category |
Cat 20
|
| LTE UL Data Rate |
316.60 Mb/s
|
| LTE UL Modulation |
256QAM
|
| Max. MIMO |
| NR Chipset |
Snapdragon X50
|
| Modes | |
| FR1 Bandwidth |
100 MHz
|
| FR1 MIMO |
| NR Bands | See Compatibility Checker |
| Carrier Aggregation | |
| FR2 Bandwidth | Not Supported |
| FR2 MIMO | Not Supported |
Chassis Specification
| Operating Temperature | to |
| Power Supply |
12 Vdc 2.5 A Power Pack, USB-C
|
| Ingress Protection |
| Dimensions |
129 x 100 x 43 mm
|
| Weight |
340 g
|
| PoE Support |
| Data Connections | Data Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1x RJ45 Copper |
100BASE-T
1000BASE-T
|
Documentation & Resources
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