Question - Infrastructure

Question

Number
11
Subject
Infrastructure
(mobile phone technology)
Asked by
Kikkert, Elizabeth
Directed to
Chief Minister
Question asked on
04 December 2020
Answer due on
03 January 2021
Question asked

(1)          When is West Macgregor scheduled to receive 5G cell reception.

(2)          How many cells will be placed within the area.

(3)          Where will these cells be placed.

(4)          What factors will be considered in the placement of these cells to ensure optimal coverage.

(5)          Is the rollout of 5G reception cells being handled by the NBN; if not, which organisation is being contracted by the ACT Government to provide 5G cell reception.

(6)          What is the cost of that contract.

(7)          Will there be any cost to the ACT Government for the installation of 5G in West Macgregor; if so, what is the cost.

 

Answer

Answer Published
20 January 2021
Answered by
Chief Minister
Answer
  1. Installation of 5G technology in particular locations is a matter for the licenced mobile carriers, namely Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom. The ACT Government has not been advised on any plans by the mobile carriers to install 5G technology in West Macgregor.
  2. Refer to (1).
  3. Refer to (1).
  4. There are no ACT or Australian Government requirements to ensure optimal coverage; the placement of 5G cells and other 5G technology is a commercial decision for the mobile carriers.
  5. The rollout of 5G technology is being undertaken by Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom in the ACT. The ACT Government has no contracts to provide 5G cell reception.
  6. The ACT Government has no contracts to provide 5G cell reception.
  7. There will be no costs to the ACT Government for any future installation of 5G in West Macgregor by the mobile carriers.