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3G shutdown leaves remote students unable to attend school

Erin Morley and NCA NewswireAugust 8, 2024Last Updated: August 8, 2024
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Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has been asked to delay the telcos' shutdown of 3G. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Jeremy Piper

Telstra has admitted its 3G network shutdown will mean some families living in rural and remote Australia will be unable to call triple-0 or access online healthcare or education services unless they update their devices.

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