Aug 14, 2024 | Latest News, News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed today’s announcement to delay the 3G network shutdown. “Telstra and Optus have confirmed they will delay the shutdown of their 3G networks until October 28 to allow people more time to upgrade their...
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...
Apr 16, 2021 | Latest News, Mobile Phone and Internet Coverage
The installation of a Telstra 4GX small cell will improve mobile phone reception at Toongabbie. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the installation of the small cell was part of the Federal Government’s commitment to improve connectivity through its...
Feb 1, 2021 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed the announcement of $2 million for the Alternative Voice Services Trials (AVST) Program to trial alternative ways to deliver voices services in rural and remote areas of Australia, including Gippsland. Mr...
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...
