Apr 16, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
The installation of a Telstra small cell will improve mobile phone reception at Cabbage Tree Creek. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the installation of the base station was part of the Federal Government’s commitment to improve connectivity through...
Feb 5, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
The NBN fixed line network in Mallacoota has now been rebuilt after sustaining severe damage during the bushfires of last summer. Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said that NBN Co had been working hard...
Jan 12, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the first step towards improving mobile phone coverage in Licola. Mr Chester said the installation of a new small cell would provide year-round coverage in Licola township. “The installation of a small cell...
Dec 17, 2020 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
People experiencing issues with their internet or mobile phone now have one place where they can get free independent advice and help to solve their problems. Local MP Darren Chester said the newly launched Regional Tech Hub would help Gippslanders to more easily...
Dec 4, 2020 | Communications, Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
Nine mobile phone towers across Gippsland will be upgraded so they will still work if there is a blackout during or after a natural disaster. Local MP Darren Chester said the Telstra would extend the life of back-up batteries at the mobile phone towers to provide a...
Mar 21, 2019 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
New mobile phone towers will be built at Cape Conran and Manorina (near Bellbird Creek) under round four of the Federal Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester announced Licola would also have improved mobile...