Initiative
NTG/Telstra 2015-2018 Remote Telecommunications Co-investment program.
Overview
Mobile phone and/or broadband services are being delivered to 17 remote Territory communities as part of the 2015-2018 NTG/Telstra Remote Telecommunications Co-investment Program.
Communities connected to date are:
- Ali Curung
- Barunga
- Santa Teresa
- Timber Creek
- Titjikala
- Manyallaluk
- Minyerri
- Kaltukatjara
- Umbakumba
- Bulman and
- Weemol.
Communities in progress are:
- Yarralin
- Atitjere
- Kintore
- Mt Liebig
- Belyuen and
- Alpurrurulam.
Benefits
Telecommunications infrastructure underpins all other digital initiatives. This infrastructure investment reduces the digital divide by providing access to modern telecommunications; opening up economic and social opportunities for residents and businesses in remote Territory communities. Communications services will be comparable with those enjoyed by other Australians.