Constituent advises mobile phone provider is Telstra. They have problems daily. Worst coverage spots are Queen Mary Street, Callala Beach and Forest Road, Callala.
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Old Bolaro Road, Nelligen NSW 2536
Description of community needs:
Residents of Old Bolaro Road, Nelligen to not recieve any phone service, and rely on an old copper land line for outside connections, which is often broken and unusable.
Residents are deeply concerned with their ability to call for help in times of emergency.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Bolwarra
Description of community needs:
Bolwarra, Victoria is a rural community that struggles with inconsistent mobile phone coverage, affecting residents, businesses, and visitors. The lack of reliable mobile service in this area makes communication challenging, especially in emergencies. Local farmers and businesses depend on mobile phones for operations, customer service, and staying connected with suppliers. Without proper coverage, it becomes difficult to reach emergency services or access critical information when needed. Improving mobile coverage in Bolwarra is essential to enhance safety, support local businesses, and ensure better connectivity for the community.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Allestree
Description of community needs:
Allestree, Victoria is a tranquil coastal community known for its natural beauty and proximity to the rugged coastline. The area is home to agricultural lands and offers scenic views, but it faces challenges with mobile coverage, affecting safety and communication. Improved 5G coverage would enhance emergency response times, providing quicker access to services for residents and visitors. Reliable connectivity would also support local businesses, particularly those in tourism and agriculture, boosting the economy. Better mobile coverage would ensure Allestree remains a connected, thriving community with improved access to essential services.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Kirkstall
Description of community needs:
Kirkstall, Victoria is a small rural community located in the heart of the region’s farming and agricultural industry. The area is known for its peaceful surroundings and strong agricultural roots. However, Kirkstall faces challenges with mobile coverage, affecting communication and safety for both residents and businesses. Improved 5G coverage would provide faster access to emergency services, real-time updates, and better connectivity for local farmers. It would also support economic growth, enhance access to essential services like healthcare and education, and improve the overall quality of life for the community.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Swan Marsh
Description of community needs:
Swan Marsh, Victoria is a rural community surrounded by farmland and natural landscapes, known for its agricultural industry. The area faces challenges with mobile coverage, which affects both residents and businesses in terms of safety and communication. Improved 5G coverage would enhance access to emergency services, real-time information, and support local agriculture. It would also foster economic growth by improving connectivity for businesses and offering better access to essential services like healthcare and education.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Beveridge
Description of community needs:
Beveridge suffers from poor mobile coverage, relying on a single Telstra tower near Eden Park. The limited competition results in unreliable service, frustrating residents. With the multi-billion-dollar Northern Intermodal Freight Terminal set to transform the area, improved mobile connectivity is essential for supporting growth, ensuring safety, and enabling business operations. Enhanced coverage will be vital to accommodate the area's development, bolster economic activity, and ensure reliable communication for residents and businesses.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Watersleigh
Description of community needs:
Constituents who switched their mobile services from Optus to Telstra due to the lack of Optus coverage found that even on the Telstra network, reception is extremely limited - typically only one bar in certain areas.
To stay connected, the constituents rely heavily on Starlink satellite internet for making calls and sending text messages. Additionally, the constituents do not receive any TV reception and depend on a satellite TV signal, which does not provide access to local channels. As a result, all TV content must be streamed via our internet connection.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
52 O'Brien Esplanade, Shoal Point
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services.
In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services.
Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway.
It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
92737 Bruce Highway, Balberra
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services.
In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services.
Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway.
It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
