Qualcomm continues to build on top of current 4G LTE technology to bridge the gap.
The latest development on this end is the launch of the Netgear Mobile Router MR1100, which is the first mobile device to feature Gigabit LTE connectivity thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X16 LTE modem.
If all goes well, the lucky folks in Australia will be the first to use this device, as it'll be launched on world's first Gigabit LTE network courtesy of Telstra and Ericsson.
According to Qualcomm's announcement at its summit, Telstra will be launching its new speedy service "in the coming months," which means it could be this year or next year.