9 February 2026
A new 4G Telstra tower is now live at the Alice Springs Golf Club, which will deliver better coverage for Alice Springs residents.
Students in some of the Territory's most remote communities have gone back to school with high-speed internet.
More than 180 schools are now equipped with significantly faster online access.
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is boosting connectivity across the Northern Territory, with a new 4G Telstra tower now live at the Alice Springs Golf Club and significantly faster internet access delivered to more than 180 schools and counting.
The 31.3-meter tower joins 6 others installed in various locations by Telstra across the NT in the last 7 months, including Canteen Creek, which was an election commitment delivered as a co-contribution between Telstra and the CLP Government.
Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment and Corporate and Digital Development Joshua Burgoyne said enhancing connectivity led to economic development, business growth, and reduced digital divide between remote areas and urban communities.
"This tower was a long-standing issue that was unable to be resolved prior to the CLP coming into government, I am proud to have made it happen for the community of Alice Springs," said Mr Burgoyne.
"This will enhance in-building coverage for Desert Springs residents, visitors, buildings and hotels around the area, and will assist with capacity relief at the Alice Springs Hospital.
"Our government is strengthening vital connectivity right across the Territory, and we look forward to continued progress during our year of growth, certainty and security."
Outside of the work being done with Telstra, the CLP Government is investing $4 million ongoing until 2027 into the 'Schools Connectivity Uplift Program' to deliver high-speed internet to schools, including those in some of the NT's smallest and most remote communities.
While 138 schools were initially targeted, the program has exceeded expectations with 180 schools already benefitting, some speeds now more than 50 times faster - such as Yuendumu School's connection leaping from 5 megabits per second (Mbps) to a transformative 400 Mbps.
"Our government is ensuring that location is no barrier to education," said Minister for Education and Training Jo Hersey.
"By enabling remote students to connect globally in real-time and access online learning resources instantly, we are driving better educational outcomes for thousands of kids, no matter where they are in the Territory."
Telstra Regional General Manager Nic Danks said improving connectivity across the Northern Territory was vital for communities, businesses and essential services.
"With this new infrastructure in Alice Springs, we're strengthening mobile coverage and creating a more reliable experience for people living and working in some of the most remote parts of Australia," said Mr Danks.
"Telstra is committed to continuing our investment in regional and remote connectivity so locals can connect to what matters most."
Progress on the $7.5 million 'Connecting Kakadu' project also continues, jointly funded by the Northern Territory Government, Parks Australia and Telstra, which will increase mobile coverage at key destinations across Kakadu National Park.
