Fiona Phillips MP, Member for Gilmore, has announced new funding has been allocated to build mobile base stations in Jamberoo, Kangaroo Valley, Lilli Pilli, and Worrigee to improve mobile coverage in the area.

This investment will enhance phone coverage, benefiting local residents and businesses. Although it won't cover the Princes Highway between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay, further coverage improvements are expected through the Regional Connectivity Program.

The initiative is part of a dedicated round funded in the 2022 Federal Budget and is aligned with the government's goal to narrow the digital divide in rural and regional Australia.

The rollout schedule will be available on carriers' websites once contracts are executed. Additionally, the Albanese Government is committed to enhancing regional coverage through its $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan, including the Mobile Black Spot Program and the Regional Connectivity Program.

Fiona Phillips MP expressed her satisfaction with the government's efforts to improve local mobile coverage, emphasizing the importance of connectivity for communities, especially during emergencies. She looks forward to the project's positive impact on the community.