Locals and visitors to Rosewood are benefiting from improved mobile coverage thanks to the Albanese Government’s Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP).

PUMP provides funding to improve mobile connectivity in bushfire and other natural disaster-prone areas along the edges of Australia's major cities.

The new macro cell base station at Rosewood will provide new and improved 4G and 5G mobile coverage to the area which previously experienced limited coverage.

In addition to improved mobile and data connectivity, the project enhances public safety communications during emergencies and natural disasters.

The base station was funded by the Albanese Government and TPG Telecom and is one of three mobile base stations now delivered under Round 1 of PUMP.

PUMP complements the Mobile Black Spot Program, providing grant funding to mobile network operators and infrastructure providers to deploy new mobile phone infrastructure to address mobile reception and coverage issues in peri-urban areas.

For information on the Peri-Urban Mobile Program, visit: www.infrastructure.gov.au/pump.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:

“Reliable mobile coverage is absolutely essential, particularly in times of emergency.

“The Australian Government is delivering improved connectivity for Australians living, working and travelling in communities like the Ipswich and West Moreton region.

“The new mobile base station at Rosewood is one of three now delivered through the Peri-Urban Mobile Program – supporting enhanced connectivity and community safety.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Blair, the Hon Shayne Neumann MP:

“Natural disasters across Australia highlight the need for more reliable mobile services during emergencies.

“The Albanese Government is improving mobile coverage across Australia to ensure local communities – like those in the Ipswich and West Moreton region - can stay in touch and receive information when they need it most.

“We  will continue to work with communities and industry to ensure local residents can access the improved mobile coverage they need and deserve.”