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Powertec Telecommunications is proud to announce our role in enhancing mobile coverage at 35 regional surf beaches across Western Australia. Under the Cook Labor Government’s Surf Beaches Mobile Coverage Grants Program – Round Two, Powertec has been appointed to deliver vital repeater infrastructure to improve connectivity along the coastline from the Kimberley to Esperance. With a $2 million commitment from the Cook Government, this initiative aims to enhance safety and accessibilit …

A recent article from Nine’s A Current Affair sheds light on the mobile signal challenges faced by some towns.Residents without working landlines or mobile phone signal plead for action (nine.com.au)Residents in Lansdowne, located on the mid-north coast of NSW, are particularly affected, often experiencing intermittent signal issues throughout the day. While they might find connectivity in certain spots on their properties or on verandas, there are times when they cannot connect at …

As you have probably heard the mobile network operators are shutting down their 3G serviceBy shutting down 3G they can repurpose the spectrum to offer better coverage, speed and reliability on their 4G and 5G mobile network. When is the 3G shutdown occurring?Australia Vodafone - already shut downTelstra - 31 August 2024Optus - from September 2024New Zealand Spark - towards end of 2025One NZ - from 31 March 20252degrees - towards end of 2025What will happen on the shutdown day?From the shu …