Many parts of Alpine Shire continue to experience mobile network congestion, particularly during peak holiday seasons when tens of thousands of visitors rely on the same towers.
This congestion can interrupt basic communications, from making calls and receiving messages to accessing essential information during emergencies.
To support residents and businesses in exploring more reliable alternatives, nbn® local will host information sessions across the shire throughout February.
Recent upgrades to the nbn® network mean homes and businesses in Bright, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford can now connect to fibre, offering a more stable connection than mobile data and one that is less affected by visitor numbers.
In Wandiligong and Porepunkah, improvements to the nbn® Fixed Wireless network have increased speeds and capacity, providing another dependable option when mobile networks are overloaded.
By shifting everyday activities - such as video calls, streaming, work tasks and large downloads - onto a home broadband connection, residents can reduce reliance on mobile networks during the periods they are most congested.
These sessions offer a chance to ask questions, understand the recent upgrades and learn more about the connectivity options that may help improve reliability at home or in the workplace.
Information Session Dates and Locations
Bright
Saturday, 21 February
8.30am - 12.30pm
Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market
Howitt Park, Bright
Bright
Tuesday, 24 February
Morning
Coral Lee Café
8 Barnard St, Bright
Myrtleford
Wednesday, 25 February
Morning
Red Ramia
145 Great Alpine Road, Myrtleford
Myrtleford
Saturday, 28 February
8.30am - 12.30pm
Myrtleford Farmers' Market
Piazza, Myrtleford