Visitors to Australia's highest peak will have better mobile coverage thanks to a new project servicing Kosciuszko Tourist Park, delivered through the Albanese Government's Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).
The popular tourist destination has received a major connectivity boost with the recent completion of a new mobile base station which is providing new and improved 4G and 5G mobile coverage to the community.
Mount Kosciuszko is one of Australia's most popular inland tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year and this new facility will provide better access to emergency services, improve data connectivity and support productivity at the nearby Tourist Park.
Up to 1400 new mobile base stations will be delivered under the MBSP, which has generated a combined investment of more than $1 billion.
The MBSP is one of the largest ever mobile coverage expansions in regional and remote Australia, helping communities be more connected than ever across the country.
Funding for recent rounds of the MBSP are part of the Government's $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, as we strive to be the world's most connected continent.
The mobile base station was co-funded by the Australian Government, the New South Wales Government and Telstra under Round 5A of the MBSP.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications Anika Wells:
"The Albanese Government is investing significantly in communications infrastructure so when it comes to connectivity, no one is left behind.
"This investment is another example of how we are enabling Australians to be connected regardless of where they live.
"Reliable mobile coverage is essential for safety, boosting the economy and the quality of people's lives in rural and remote areas, so I know this investment will make a real difference to local residents, businesses, emergency services and tourists alike.
Quotes attributable to Member for Eden Monaro and Minister for Emergency Management and Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain:
"We know how important access to reliable connectivity is, particularly for regional areas impacted or prone to natural disasters - which is why we continue to improve mobile coverage across Eden-Monaro.
"This upgrade will make a huge difference to the mobile coverage at the Kosciuszko Tourist Park - supporting tourists and locals to run their businesses and to keep in touch with family and friends.
"Kosciuszko is a major tourist destination and these mobile coverage upgrades will help boost opportunities in the region.
"The Albanese Government is delivering resilient communications infrastructure to help boost coverage and narrow the connectivity divide in regional areas.
"Upgrades like this are not only important to locals and visitors, but crucial for our emergency services during emergencies."
