Australia's dominant telco Telstra will offer its customers the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ from 28 April onwards.
The S8 was launched globally early on Thursday morning Australian time, with key ceremonies in New York and London.
Telstra's director of devices, Andrew Volard, claimed in a statement that consumers would be be able to stream and surf at unprecedented smartphone speeds using the devices.
He said this was because Telstra’s network was gigabit-enabled in selected areas and using a S8 or S8+ would mean speeds among the world's fastest.
{loadposition sam08}“We are creating a new kind of network primed for huge growth in video streaming and social sharing. Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ owners will be first to experience improved smartphone download data speeds allowing them to get the most out of these beautiful new smartphones with their brilliant infinity displays," Volar said.
“Customers in 4GX coverage areas can look forward to download speeds up to 50% faster than those available on the next fastest smartphone for a more reliable streaming experience and faster Web browsing."
He added that Telstra customers would also be able to benefit from what he described as clever voice call technology integrated into its mobile network and both new phones.
Additionally, Telstra Wi-Fi calling would automatically transfer mobile calls on the new Galaxy phones between its 4G network and Wi-Fi, even while the call was in progress.
The 4G voice calling would also provide Galaxy owners quicker call set-up times, high-definition voice quality and faster Web browsing when on a call.
Telstra will offer the Midnight Black, Orchid Gray and Maple Gold S8 models on a range of plans. Customers who pre-order either of the devices from 31 March will get a bonus new Gear VR with Controller. These customers can also receive their phone from 21 April, a week before the formal Telstra launch.