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Remote APY community welcomes mobile coverage

A Telstra Tower on APY lands in South Australia

A Telstra Tower on APY lands in South Australia Source: SBS

One of the most remote communities in the country has welcomed mobile phone coverage for the first time. It's hoped the added connectivity will help boost access to services. South Australia Correspondent Rhiannon Elston's trip to Amata for this story was partially supported by Telstra.



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