New tower could mean clear signal

TELSTRA has switched on a new mobile phone tower at Cape Clear.

The new small cell will be activated in the township, with the aim of bringing dedicated mobile coverage to the town.

Cape Clear was previously served by Telstra sites at Linton, Mount Kinross and Dereel, which are up to 16 kilometres away.

Acting regional general manager for Telstra Marcus Swinburne said faster speeds and better coverage should be available to residents of the town.

“We’ve switched on a new Telstra small cell site at Cape Clear, bringing dedicated Telstra mobile coverage into the town for the first time,” he said.

“This new Telstra small cell is delivering coverage for Cape Clear closer to town and ensures better connectivity and network reliability for locals and visitors.

“It’ll also bring Telstra’s super-fast 4GX services closer to the town and will ensure faster mobile speeds and better capacity for locals.”

The sites at Linton, Mount Kinross and Dereel will continue to operate, providing coverage for area outside the Cape Clear township and into the wider district.