Optus strengthens network coverage for Mackay residents

Optus switches on three towers to enhance mobile coverage for Mackay residents.

Mackay residents will benefit from enhanced mobile coverage and 5G capabilities, as Optus switches on three new towers across the region.

The newly installed Optus-owned sites, located in Mackay City West, Homebush, and Dolphin Heads, will provide Optus customers with greater communication through the improved density of the mobile network with enhanced coverage and increased network capacity.

As part of a $3.9 million investment into the area, the three towers are located in rural, city and beachside locations, enhancing the Optus network for the thousands of locals and tourists who live, work, and visit Mackay, a popular destination for travelling through to the Great Barrier Reef.

Dave Morrissey, Optus Territory General Manager for Northern QLD, is pleased to be providing the local community with greater mobile competition and choice through their network projects.

“We’re proud to be providing our customers with much-needed access to our fast 5G network from the Mackay City West, Homebush and Dolphin Heads towers,” Morrisey said.

“The introduction of Optus 5G for the first time in these areas will enable customers in the region to take advantage of an enhanced Optus network, where they can explore the innovations that come with this latest technology through faster download speeds and an enhanced user experience.”

“Installing these three new towers will also allow for competition and choice in the region for both local business and residents, with Optus offering its best network yet.”

The investment to expand Optus’ telecommunications infrastructure and mobile coverage is part of an ongoing project to improve coverage, reliability, and speed across the Optus mobile network.

The three new towers will join Mackay’s Blacks Beach tower which was turned on in November 2021, further providing support across the region for Optus customers to strengthen their connectivity. 

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