Bridgenorth Promised Mobile Coverage Upgrade

Media release – Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer, 23 July 2021

BOOSTING MOBILE COVERAGE IN NORTHERN TASMANIA

Residents of a West Tamar rural community are set to benefit from new and improved mobile coverage thanks to Round 5A of the Australian Government’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program.

Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer welcomed the news that a Mobile Black Spot in Bridgenorth is to be addressed under this round of the Program.

“The Bridgenorth site is set to provide improved mobile coverage for the local community, allowing visitors and locals alike to stay connected, conduct business and remain in contact with family and friends,” Mrs Archer said.

“I look forward to working with Telstra so that building the mobile base station can get underway and the community can benefit from improved coverage.”

Bridgenorth is one of 67 new mobile base stations funded under Round 5A of the program.

“Access to 21st century communications is an essential service for all Australians no matter where they live,” Mrs Archer said.

The full list of base stations funded under Round 5A of the MBSP is available on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications website.