Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade
Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.
Telcos to proceed with 3G closure despite inquiry fears
Telstra and Optus have dismissed calls to delay the 3G mobile network shutdown after inquiry finds threat to public safety were too great.
Telstra finally adds slower, cheaper, Starlink to its offerings
More New Englanders are likely to make the switch to the satellite internet service Starlink as Telstra finally makes its version available.
Farmers ask for help with 3G switch off underway
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.
The 3G Network is being switched off: what you need to know
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.
New generators, upgrades to keep New England connected in fire and flood
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.
Telstra software glitch to blame for call issues in Guyra
Telstra has finally fixed a software glitch that was preventing calls on the 4G network in Guyra.
Is our mobile phone reception getting worse?
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.