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Posted inGeneral News

Telstra finally adds slower, cheaper, Starlink to its offerings

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 29, 2024

More New Englanders are likely to make the switch to the satellite internet service Starlink as Telstra finally makes its version available.

Posted inPhones and internet, Roads and Infrastructure

Farmers ask for help with 3G switch off underway

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 16, 2024

NSW Farmers have called for the Federal Government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies don’t leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage as the 3G network shutdown progresses.

Posted inPhones and internet, Roads and Infrastructure

The 3G Network is being switched off: what you need to know

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 9, 2024

Concerns have been raised in some parts of the New England lately with Telstra customers being advised that the 3G network in their area is being switched off.

Posted inGeneral News

New generators, upgrades to keep New England connected in fire and flood

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 25, 2023

New generators at Inverell, Gunnedah, Tamworth and Armidale are being deployed as part of a suite of measures to improve mobile phone services during disasters.

Posted inGuyra

Telstra software glitch to blame for call issues in Guyra

blankby RK CrosbyMarch 22, 2023

Telstra has finally fixed a software glitch that was preventing calls on the 4G network in Guyra.

Posted inInvestigation, Local News

Is our mobile phone reception getting worse?

blankby RK CrosbyFebruary 13, 2023

There’s been a noticeable spike in complaints about mobile phone reception across the New England, but the major telcos deny there’s any reason for it.

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