Oct 17, 2022 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the confirmation of projects for round two of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP). Mr Chester said it was a win for common sense and regional communities despite the new Government taking five months to...
Jul 4, 2022 | Communications, Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Federal MP Darren Chester has written to the Communications Minister seeking an update on projects approved under round one of the Regional Connectivity Program. Mr Chester said he was concerned that projects in fire prone areas with little to no mobile coverage were...
May 6, 2022 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Further funding to reduce mobile phone blackspots and improve connectivity in East Gippsland will deliver long-term safety, social and economic benefits, according to local MP Darren Chester. The Federal Member for Gippsland has welcomed over $2 million of funding in...
Dec 6, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Households in Sale and Bairnsdale will soon have access to higher speed internet as the National Broadband Network (NBN) continues upgrades across Gippsland. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said parts of Sale and Bairnsdale would be included in the latest tranche...
Aug 31, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Gippslanders are safer, and the economy has prospered because of more than $15 million being spent to reduce mobile phone black spots, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the Federal Government had committed $5.47 million...
Apr 16, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the announcement of $2.63 million for the installation of a fibre optic path between Tambo Crossing and Swifts Creek to improve mobile reception. Mr Chester said the installation of a 42-kilometre fibre path...
