Optus announced today a further enhancement to its network coverage in New South Wales (NSW) with the installation of a new mobile facility at Mathoura in the Riverina region of NSW.

The facility will enhance Optus GSM network coverage in the South Western Riverina region and along the Cobb Highway.

Warren Hardy, Managing Director Optus Consumer said, "The new site is part of Optus' strategy to expand our network in Australia, providing the highest quality of GSM coverage.

"To date, Optus has invested more than $536 million to roll out 1,534 mobile base stations across New South Wales, providing network coverage to 97 per cent of the state's population.

"The new site at Mathoura, together with existing sites at Deniliquin, Echuca, Warragoon and Patho, increases the breadth of coverage for the people of the Riverina region and visitors to the area.

"The expansion of coverage facilities also provides local residents with a real alternative to other carriers and allows current Optus customers to use their mobile phones in more places in the region," Mr Hardy said.

Optus is committed to increasing its coverage in regional Australia - bringing competition and more affordable services.

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