Remote Telstra mobile users relieved to finally have SMS over Wi-Fi

Sally Gall
Updated May 12 2020 - 9:13am, first published May 6 2020 - 7:45pm
Telstra's Wi-Fi texting a cause for celebration
Telstra's Wi-Fi texting a cause for celebration

It's a small thing in the lives of most people but the news that Telstra has at last made it possible for people without mobile phone reception to receive text messages over Wi-Fi has been received with relief and jubilation in rural Australia.

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Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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