AFTER years of campaigning, Lake Cathie residents have finally won the war on telecommunications.
Last week the coastal town was thrilled when Optus switched on its new mobile tower to bring dedicated mobile phone coverage to the community for the first time.
The tower was built in response to approaches made by the local community and the Lake Cathie Progress Association.
“The Optus tower is a very welcome development in town. Lake Cathie has notoriously been a coverage black spot, with many businesses and residents still reliant on dial-up internet connections as they struggled with access to reliable mobile coverage,” said Jack Jones, secretary of the Lake Cathie Progress Association.
“Businesses can now operate much more flexibly, while local residents can now stay connected with their loved ones when they’re out and about.”
