Shady Camp, Edith Falls among 12 new NT mobile sites
SHADY Camp and Edith Falls are among 12 new base stations to be established in the Northern Territory to increase mobile coverage in regional and remote communities.
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SHADY Camp and Edith Falls are among 12 new base stations to be established in the Northern Territory to increase mobile coverage in regional and remote communities.
The stations will be delivered under Round 4 of the Morrison Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
The base stations are: Arltunga Vc; Chambers Pillar; Devils Marbles; Dunmura Wayside Inn; Edith Falls; Ellery Creek Big Hole; Larrimah; Palm Valley; Shady Camp; Tobermorey; Trephina Gorge East; Trephina Gorge West.
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Minister for Regional Services Senator Bridget McKenzie under Round 4 of the program, $4.5 million will be invested in mobile infrastructure in Northern Territory.
“Greater availability of mobile services is a big deal,” she said.
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“It means more reliable and consistent emergency warnings in time of natural disasters, keeping in contact with family and friends, unlocking access to online health and education services as well as increased tourism and business opportunities.
“The benefits of improved mobile connectivity is a real boon for local communities and is part of our plan to improve connectivity throughout regional Australia.”