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Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford today announced the partnership with telco Optus, upgrading seven mobile stations from 4G to 5G.
The upgrades will cover 285 square kilometres in Allansford, Dennington and Warrnambool, including the Warrnambool Base Hospital and the Deakin University Warrnambool Campus, benefiting more than 21,500 premises.
Victorians living, working and holidaying in these areas will benefit from improved mobile connectivity as the upgrades are carried out between 2023 and 2024.
Earlier this year the Government release the Connecting Victoria engagement report, voicing the needs of more than 11,000 Victorians for better mobile and broadband connections.
Key feedback from the report made it clear that connectivity helps create a good visitor experience in key tourism hotspots like Warrnambool.
This investment in upgrades to infrastructure will deliver better mobile services where they are most needed, helping to grow businesses, create jobs and connect more Victorians to loved ones.
The Government’s $550 million Connecting Victoria program is fast-tracking improvements to mobile coverage and broadband access across the state.
