Tenterfield and Mole River Exchange have both received a Telstra Macrocell in the latest round of Mobile Black Spot Program funding.
Regional and remote communities across Australia will benefit from new and improved mobile coverage under Round 5A of the Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
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Minister for Regionalisation and Regional Communications Bridget McKenzie announced that the Government has committed $20.5 million to fund 67 new mobile base stations across Australia.
“This announcement brings the total number of base stations funded under our Mobile Black Spot Program to over 1,270 base stations, representing a total investment of over $875 million.
“These base stations will improve coverage in disaster prone areas, along major transport corridors and trial new approaches to delivering coverage.
“The Government is committed to continuing to work with industry and state and local governments to improve mobile coverage and connectivity across Australia.”
The full list of base stations funded under Round 5A of the MBSP is available on the Government’s website.
