Optus today announced it will continue to improve mobile coverage across the Tamworth region after switching on six new mobile towers.
The new towers will provide improved 4G mobile coverage and capacity for residents and visitors across the region to make and receive calls, texts and access mobile data.
Optus Territory General Manager North West New South Wales, Chris Simon said, these new towers will provide a greater depth of coverage and improved capacity to the Tamworth region.
Over the past 12-months Optus has invested $4.3 million in its mobile network across the Tamworth region having switched on sites in Attunga, Barraba Central, Hallsville, Moonbi, Piallamore, and Kingswood.
We understand the importance for regional tourism destinations like Tamworth to have reliable mobile reception and were committed to providing great coverage, choice and value to our customers across the region, said Mr Simon.
The new towers will improve mobile coverage across there respective regions, with the new tower in Pilliamore significantly improving mobile reception and connecting the outer suburbs of Tamworth, without service disruption.
Optus is continuing to invest in its mobile network across the New England region, and its great to know that our customers are continuing to see an improving mobile network.
We welcome anyone looking for a new mobile phone plan or an awesome value broadband internet, home phone and TV entertainment package to come down to the Optus stores in Tamworth at Tamworth Shoppingworld or Yes Optus on Peel Street and have a chat to the team, Mr Simon added.
Optus continues to invest in its network to improve coverage, reliability and speed across its Australian mobile network. The Optus mobile network possesses a unique mix of technology partners, global alliances and expansive spectrum holdings that position it as a leader in the Australian telecoms landscape.