Remote communities receive free public Wi-Fi

Fifteen remote First Nations communities are experiencing the benefits of free community-wide Wi-Fi.

The First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program is a $20 million program by the Albanese Government to boost connectivity and bridge the digital divide.

It is providing communities in the Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia with improved access to online services, digital literacy, education and training opportunities.

The following locations have benefitted from the program:

• Northern Territory: Gan Gan and Wandawuy

• South Australia: Pukatja, Amata, Kaltiji, Pipalyatjara and Mimili

• Queensland: Pompuraaw

• Western Australia: Mindi Rardi, Kurnangki, Loanbun, Junjuwa, Burawa, Bungtardi/Bungardi and Darlngunaya

Locals and visitors to these areas can enjoy free and reliable broadband access across community spaces, powered by the NBN Co Sky Muster Plus Premium satellite service.

In total, 23 communities have signed up for free community Wi-Fi through the program. with the following locations still to come online:

• Northern Territory: Ampilatwatja, Arreyonga, Arewerr, Galiwin’ku and Mungkarta

• Queensland: Kowanyama, Doomadgee and Hope Vale

To find out more about the program, click here.