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...
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...
May 18, 2020 | Latest News
Telecommunications will be strengthened in bushfire and disaster prone areas in Gippsland to keep communities connected during emergencies. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the Federal Government was investing $37.1 million to improve...
May 24, 2016 | Latest News
May 24, 2016 The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he will work to make sure Gippsland gets a fair share of today’s announcement of an additional $60 million to boost the Coalition’s mobile phone black spots programme. Mr Chester said the...
