Remote NT communities to have new mobile phone service
A multi-million dollar program is underway to deliver mobile phone services to more remote communities across the Territory as part of a co-investment between the NT Government and Telstra.
The $5.8 million Remote Small Cells (RESC) program will for the first time bring connectivity to the following 20 remote communities:
- Artekerr (Barkly)
- Banthula (East Arnhem)
- Birany Birany (East Arnhem)
- Corella Creek (Barkly)
- Donydji (East Arnhem)
- Emu Point (Top End)
- Gamardi (Top End)
- Garrtbalala (East Arnhem)
- Gawa (East Arnhem)
- Ji-Marda (Top End)
- Langarra (East Arnhem)
- Mamadawerre (Top End)
- Manmoyi (Top End)
- Mapuru (East Arnhem)
- Menngen (Big Rivers)
- Orrtipa-Thurra (Central Australia)
- Rorruwuy (East Arnhem)
- Urlampe (Central Australia)
- Woodycupaldiya (Top End)
- Wuyagiba (Big Rivers)
RESC programs target remote communities using small cell telecommunications infrastructure via a satellite signal with full back-up power solutions.
Each installation provides a small number of users with a mobile signal over a 1 to 1.5 kilometre radius.
The new RESC program will be completed by the end of 2023.
