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Posted inNarrabri, Phones and internet, Technology

NBN Fixed Wireless is coming to the Narrabri LGA

blankby Penelope Shaw5 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Over 700 homes and businesses across the Narrabri Local Government Area are set to benefit from faster and more reliable internet connectivity, with nbn fixed wireless services being rolled out under the NSW Government’s Regional Digital Connectivity Program.

Posted inBingara, Phones and internet

Telstra denies issues in Bingara despite failure to deliver promised upgrade by Christmas

blankby RK CrosbyDecember 30, 2025December 31, 2025

Telstra has denied there are problems with its mobile network in Bingara, despite another Christmas period marked by service outages and an upgrade promised before Christmas once again failing to materialise.

Posted inMoree, Mullaley, Phones and internet, Uralla

Regional Telecommunications Roadshow hits the road this December

blankby Penelope ShawNovember 27, 2025November 25, 2025

Residents across the New England North West will have a rare chance to speak directly with Australia’s leading telecommunications providers when the Regional Telecommunications Roadshow arrives in Uralla, Loomberah, Mullaley and Moree on 9–10 December.

Posted inCurlewis, Gunnedah, Phones and internet, Technology

nbn local information sessions coming to Gunnedah

blankby New England Times News DeskAugust 9, 2025August 10, 2025

nbn Local are hosting a series of information sessions in Gunnedah throughout August. Soon, over 2,100 homes and businesses will be eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

Posted inBingara, Gwydir Shire, Phones and internet

Telstra delivers gaslighting instead of chocolate to Bingara for Easter

blankby RK CrosbyApril 20, 2025April 20, 2025

Telstra has blamed ‘congestion’ for the significant failure in mobile services that has been affecting customers in Bingara for the past week.

Posted inGwydir Shire, Phones and internet

Petitions calls for better mobile reception in Gwydir Shire

blankby Tom PleveyMarch 20, 2025March 21, 2025

A Gravesend community group has started a petition calling for better mobile phone service in the district after residents say they’ve suffered severely decreased service after the shutting down of […]

Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Phones and internet

Farmers cautiously welcome mobile overhaul election proposal

blankby Lia EdwardsFebruary 27, 2025March 1, 2025

NFF has welcomed a Labor proposal that would require mobile phone providers to provide service across all of Australia by 2027

Posted inPhones and internet

‘More gaps, more drop-outs’: rise in complaints post-3G

blankby AAPFebruary 20, 2025

Telcos have been urged to do better in rural Australia, with continued reports of poor mobile service and new black spots after the 3G mobile network closed.

Posted inArmidale, Business, Narrabri, Phones and internet

Relief for Telstra customers with new owners of local stores committed to do better

blankby Lia EdwardsFebruary 18, 2025

Armidale’s Telstra store has been forced to close its doors frequently in recent years, but those days may be over with new owners taking over later this year.

Posted inPhones and internet

3G fallout continues with more calls for answers

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 9, 2024

Barnaby Joyce has increased pressure on the Federal Government to improve telecommunications in the electorate, following the closure of the 3G network.

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