Optus rolls out 3G coverage to Lake Cathie, NSW

Black spot lifted in coastal town

Residents of Lake Cathie in the northern coastal area of New South Wales will receive dedicated 3G mobile coverage with the establishment of a mobile tower by Optus.

Lake Cathie Progress Association secretary Jack Jones said that the area has been a notorious coverage “black spot” with many businesses and residents reliant on dial-up Internet.

“Businesses can now operate much more flexibly, while local residents will stay connected with their loved ones when they’re out and about,” he said in a statement.

Optus has provided trial phones and mobile broadband modems for Lake Cathie residents to test the services at home.

According to the telco, its mobile network now reaches over 98 per cent of Australians.

Optus has also rolled out dedicated 3G mobile coverage in regional areas including:

  • Corny Point and Tickera in South Australia
  • Kyalite, Woodstock, Pilliga, Gwabegar, Willawarrin and Wyangala in New South Wales
  • Dingo Beach and Turkey Beach in Queensland
  • Goroke, Harrow and McLaughlin’s Beach in Victoria
  • Southport in Tasmania
  • Woodanilling in Western Australia.

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