RURAL and regional Victorians will have better mobile connectivity under an elected Liberal Government according to Liberal for Shepparton, Cheryl Hammer.
An elected Liberal Government will invest $30M over four years in telecommunications infrastructure that improves mobile coverage and competition across Victoria.
Cheryl said limited to no coverage in places like Katandra, Pine Lodge and Barmah were impacting the ability to attract and retain residents and businesses.
“Better connectivity in our region will boost liveability, quality of life and business productivity, helping local people to stay in touch with friends and family and run their business,” Cheryl said.
“I’ve spoken to many people in the Shepparton electorate who say limited phone service and blackspots reduce their productivity and profitability, chewing up time as they try to find coverage or missing important messages altogether.
“A Liberal Nationals Government will make it a priority to invest in better coverage in Regional Victoria, including in areas prone to bushfire, along transport routes, key agribusiness areas and in communities with limited telecommunications access.”
