Tapitallee's mobile reception is spotty at the best of times. When the power goes out, which is several time a year, phone and data is strained to the point our phones are un-usable—especially during critical times such as fires etc.
They pay the same payment plans as customers residing in metropolitan/city areas. However, the service is on par of third world. Conversations drop out etc.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Between Longbeach (2536) and Lake Tabourie (2539)
Description of community needs:
There is little to no coverage along the highway and leaves the areas inbetween left without reliable coverage. In particular there is limited coverage in the Benanderah and Mt Agony Road region. These regions faced challenges during the 2019–2020 bushfire season.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Kruiapple, 15 kilometres south of Yetman (on Main Road 63, Yetman Road, Yetman), Fig Tree Hill – 7 kilometres South of Inverell on Bundarra Road • White Rock Mountain – 41 kilometres East of Inverell on the Gwydir Highway, The Pines – Pindari Dam, Ashford
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Inverell Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency.
These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
North of Warialda especially around the locations of Croppa Creek, North Star, Coolatai and Yetman.
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Gwydir Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency.
These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Bingara and any direction out of Bingara. This is especially an issue towards Warialda, Barraba, Delungra, Copeton Dam and along the Whitlow Road. The Horton and Upper Horton areas, Gravesend, Warialda.
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Gwydir Shire Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency.
These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Eligible parts of Olinda - 3788
Description of community needs:
25% of locations tested in Yarra Ranges were found to have unusable network quality. This area is extremely prone to natural disasters, including bushfires and severe storms.
Mobile network failures caused by mains power outages and insufficient battery back-up impeded emergency response efforts following the June 2021 storm events, when emergency services could not communicate with one-another and residents could not call 000.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
McCullys Gap and Rainbow Creek areas
Description of community needs:
McCullys Gap and Rainbow Creek are more than 15 kilometres from Muswellbrook in the eastern part of Muswellbrook Shire. McCullys Gap has a community hall and Rural Fire Service shed. The area is characterised by small holdings and also has some farms which involves vehicles moving livestock and farm supplies such as hay and fodder. The poor reception in these areas creates safety risks and disrupts communication as the area is relatively remote from emergency services. This nomination is supported by feedback from local residents and Council’s Operational Teams.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Muscle Creek area
Description of community needs:
Muscle Creek area is more than 15 kilometres from Muswellbrook in the eastern part of Muswellbrook Shire and has a Rural Fire Service shed. The area is the site of proposed renewable energy projects. The area is characterised by larger properties which involves vehicles moving livestock and farm supplies such as hay and fodder. The poor reception in these areas creates safety risks and disrupts communication as the area is relatively remote from emergency services. This nomination is supported by feedback from local residents and Council Operational Teams.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Dungowan, Hanging Rock, Niangala, Moonbi Gap, Westdale, Oxley Vale/Manilla Road, Forrest Hills (Tamworth) , Piallamore, Woolomin, Ogunbil, Duncan’s Creek, Nundle, Crawney, Manilla/Barraba Road
Description of community needs:
There are many communities and roads in the New England and Upper Hunter regions, including these locations in the Tamworth Regional Council area, where mobile phone coverage is limited, problematic or non-existent, creating major issues for residents and businesses, particularly during times of emergency. These regions are susceptible to natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, and mobile communications are of critical importance during these events.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Albano area
Description of community needs:
Albano is more than 45 kilometres from Muswellbrook in the eastern part of Muswellbrook Shire and doesn’t have a community hall, or RFS shed. The area is sandwiched between Singleton and Upper Hunter Local Government Areas and can't be accessed directly from Muswellbrook Shire. The area is characterised by larger properties which involves vehicles moving livestock and farm supplies such as hay and fodder. The poor reception in these areas creates safety risks and disrupts communication as the area is relatively remote from emergency services. This nomination is supported by feedback from local residents and Council Operational Teams.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
