• PHOTO: Map showing the proposed Regional Coverage Zone. SOURCE: ACCC
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giants Telstra and TPG have made an application to the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) for approval of a proposed mobile network sharing deal that could see improved service to regional areas and local councils have had their say.
Residents and businesses in areas like Coonamble are well aware of the digital divide with poor coverage, unreliable connectivity, slow internet speeds and high charges a daily frustration.
Their plan involves TPG authorising Telstra to use spectrum which . . .
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