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Phones and internet

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.

Posted inBundarra, Phones and internet

3G switch off fears realised, lack of service blamed on ‘congestion’

blankby Lia EdwardsNovember 20, 2024

Despite the warnings and extensions and a great deal of funding, many New Englanders have been left without a usable mobile phone service in the wake of the 3G shut down.

Posted inPhones and internet

New fixed wireless internet for Moree and Mungindi dropped, Kentucky moves ahead

blankby RK CrosbyNovember 15, 2024

NBN is progressing with plans to install a new fixed wireless telecommunications tower at Kentucky South, but has quietly dropped announced upgrades at Mungindi and Moree.

Posted inPhones and internet

Final warning to check devices as 3G shutdown begins

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 29, 2024

Last warning: if you have a 3G mobile phone, it will stop working soon. If you’re not sure, check it now.

Posted inAtholwood, Boggabilla, Phones and internet

NBN upgrades across Inverell and Moree Plains underway

blankby Lia EdwardsOctober 6, 2024

Locals may experience some disruptions to their internet while NBN upgrade transmission towers in Atholwood and Boggabilla.

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