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Karin Stark urges state and federal action for improved rural mobile phone connectivity following her heartbreaking loss.

Karin Stark urges state and federal action for improved rural mobile phone connectivity following her heartbreaking loss.

Ahead of what's shaping up to be a difficult bushfire season in Australia, Telstra is introducing new initiatives to ensure every Australian has a mobile connection during natural disasters. The initiative includes upgrades to payphones to offer free Wi-Fi in Australia's most disaster prone areas.

Telstra will next week begin upgrading its mobile base station in Ledcourt / Dadswell's Bridge to bring better...

"Even in the age of smartphones, they're still playing a critical role in our community."

Date Time Telstra 5G network switched on in Ararat Rural City Ararat Rural City Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison together with Telstra’s Regional General Manager, Steve Tinker, today announced the completion of a major mobile network upgrade in Ararat, bringing 5G services to the city for the very first time. Ararat Rural City is now among a growing number of cities in western Victoria with access to Telstra’s next-generation 5G mobile technology, including Ballarat, Horsham, and Hamilton. Counc...