Telstra Upgrades Limestone Coast Payphones with Wi-Fi and Extended Battery Backup

Overview

• Telstra will install free Wi-Fi hotspots on public payphones across the Limestone Coast in coming months.
• Upgraded payphones will feature extended battery backup to maintain service during power outages.
• The telco is launching new construction projects to expand mobile network coverage in rural areas.
• Approved for rollout later this year, the quick response vehicles will be delivered to Yahl and Lucindale CFS brigades.
• These initiatives aim to strengthen community connectivity and accelerate emergency services during bushfires and storms.