Connecting communities
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Deliver a lasting community benefit through improved mobile coverage
Reliable mobile connectivity for regional communities, project workforces and critical infrastructure locations.
Renewable energy projects are often developed in regions where mobile coverage is limited or unreliable. Lumea’s Mobile Coverage Extension uses mobile repeater technology to extend existing mobile network coverage into underserved areas, providing a tangible community benefit that supports safety, connectivity and stronger community relationships.
Fully solar-powered, structure agnostic and rapidly deployed, the solution can be integrated with existing infrastructure to improve connectivity for local residents, landowners, businesses and road users.
Mobile repeater technology - built for regional infrastructure projects
Mobile Coverage Extension is designed for organisations delivering infrastructure in regional and remote Australia.
Ideal applications:
Renewable energy projects
Renewable Energy Zones (REZs)
Transmission infrastructure projects
Construction compounds
Temporary workforce accommodation
Regional roads and transport corridors
Other infrastructure projects such as water, mining etc
Why developers use it:
Mobile Coverage Extension enables developers to leave a positive legacy by improving everyday connectivity in the communities that host major infrastructure projects.
How our mobile coverage extension works
Extending existing mobile coverage without building a new base station
Mobile Coverage Extension uses ACMA and Australian Network Operator approved mobile repeater technology to capture, improve and rebroadcast an existing mobile signal into areas where coverage is weak or unavailable.
STEP 1
Capture existing mobile signal
A directional antenna receives an existing mobile network signal from the nearest available tower.
STEP 2
Improve the signal
The signal is optimised using mobile repeater technology powered by a standalone solar and battery system.
STEP 3
Extend mobile coverage to the community
The optimised signal is rebroadcast locally to provide improved connectivity for nearby homes, farms, roads and project facilities.
Key specifications
Extend coverage up to 2-3km from the installation site*
Enable voice, SMS and mobile data connectivity**
Fully solar and battery powered
No grid connection required
Rapid deployment solution
Deploy on existing Transgrid 39k+ transmission structure or your own infrastructure
End-to-end deployment, managed operations and maintenance by Lumea
*Coverage dependent on terrain, donor signal strength, solution design and site conditions.
** Dependent on which mobile carrier signal is being repeated.
Benefits
Creating shared value for communities and projects.
Improve everyday connectivity
Extend mobile coverage to homes, farms and regional communities where service is currently unreliable or unavailable.
Support community safety
Improve access to emergency communications and connectivity on local roads and remote properties.
Increase digital inclusion
Help communities access digital services, education, healthcare and online business opportunities.
Strengthen social licence to operate
Provide a highly visible and valued community benefit that demonstrates commitment to host communities.
Support ESG and community investment objectives
Align infrastructure investment with social value outcomes and regional development priorities.
Deliver a positive project legacy
Create benefits that continue to support communities throughout construction, operations and beyond.
Site selection
Wondering if this solution could benefit your project?
We can work with you to evaluate its suitability for a geographic area and your project requirements.
Installation timeframe
From assessment to operations, we can deliver your Mobile Coverage Extension in as little as 3 months.
Assessment
Site survey and signal testing
Design
System design and deployment planning
Installation
Coverage solution deployed
Operations
Community connectivity activated
Legacy
Ongoing community benefit throughout project life cycle
Case studies
Let's build your network, together.
Enquire today to learn more about our mobile coverage extension solution and how we can support your project or business to grow.