Customers in remote Australia have safety concerns as Telstra phases out CAN Radio phone system
Telstra is phasing out its long-standing CAN Radio phone system in remote Australia by 2027, replacing it with satellite technology. Residents are concerned that the new system's reliance on customer-provided power will compromise safety during emergencies.
Why it matters
It highlights the digital divide and the potential safety risks for rural populations when legacy infrastructure is replaced by systems requiring higher user maintenance.
Telstra will phase out the CAN Radio by November 2027. ( Supplied: Telstra )
The article presents both the telco's technical justification and the residents' safety concerns without taking a side.
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