Mobile Phone coverage on Fraser Island
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 17:03
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Pluto
I have a friend who is about to visit Fraser Island. He asked me about mobile phone coverage. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Reply By: Member - Andrew (Bris) - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 18:15
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 18:15
Was there a few weeks ago.
Optus digital only near Kingfisher.
Telstra digital and cdma in a few areas on the east coast.
New tower operating near Orchid, another was being installed near
Eurong while we were there.
Best advice, leave the phone at
home and enjoy the island.
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Reply By: Member - Peter D M - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 21:02
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 21:02
hi pluto, as we dont know what provider your friend is on i can only talk on optus and cdma. optus has limited service on western side picking up from hervey bay and below
eurong on eastern side. cdma on western side better but still intermitent. there are two cdma towers on eastern side,
happy valley and
orchid beach a third is approved and ready to go at
eurong but they are still looking for a suitable location. there are public phones at all the epa
camp areas and shops. the cdma info is gospel.
regards peter
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Follow Up By: MartyB - Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 21:44
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2005 at 21:44
Peter, Your info is outdated. They are not looking for a suitable location at
Eurong. Tower is installed at the
Eurong Ranger station. I returned from the Island today, the base will be working in a couple of weeks, trust me I know. Other bases are at
Happy Valley &
Orchid Beach.
from Marty.
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