The National Rural Health Alliance has told the Senate’s Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee 3G Mobile Network Shutdown inquiry that the move to 4G could limit people’s access to telehealth in regional areas.
However, Telstra and Optus have dismissed calls to delay the 3G mobile network would cause any threats to public safety.
Telstra is expected to close the ageing network on August 31, having delayed its June deadline, while Optus will shut down in September.
TPG/Vodafone already closed its operation in January…