Mobile Black Spots Program
Public meeting to discuss mobile black spots
A Federal opposition politician will visit Colac next week to discuss the region’s communications issues.
Plans for extra Optus coverage at Lorne
Optus has applied for Surf Coast Shire Council’s permission to build a new mobile phone tower outside Lorne to improve phone coverage for the town.
Opportunity to fix mobile black spots
The Federal Government has announced a new round of funding to fix mobile phone black spots in regional and remote Australia.
Residents signal frustration with signal
A fault in Kennett River’s new mobile phone base station has frustrated residents, but Telstra says it’s working to fix the bug.
Phone tower consultation extended
Telstra has extended public consultation on its plans to build a 40-metre phone tower at Wongarra to boost mobile coverage.
Coverage boost benefits coast
A coastal tourism leader has welcomed a new mobile phone tower that aims to boost coverage at Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road.
Coverage boost for Jancourt East residents
Telstra has switched on a new mobile phone tower at Jancourt East in the west Otways, bringing mobile coverage to the area for the first time.
Beeac desperate for better mobile reception
Beeac residents say “hit-and-miss” mobile phone coverage is holding the community back, as they rally for improved mobile reception.