Telco Authority

NSW Telco Authority delivers critical radio communications to first responders and essential services to keep people and places in NSW safe.

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Keeping communities safe

Telco Authority’s Telecommunications Emergency Management Unit (TEMU) works with frontline responders and carriers during emergencies to protect telecommunications infrastructure and help keep communities safe and connected.

The Telecommunications Operations Centre works with emergency services organisations and commercial carriers to identify potential risks and direct resources to protect critical communications assets.

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Public Safety Network

Next to Australia’s triple zero emergency hotline, the Public Safety Network (PSN) is the most important critical communications network in NSW. It is one of the largest of its type in the world.

Our customers include emergency services, essential services, government agencies and local councils. We have more than 50 customers with over 50,000 registered radios using the PSN.

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NSW Connectivity Strategy

NSW Telco Authority has developed the NSW Connectivity Strategy to align and optimise state-wide programs and opportunities to ensure modern, high speed digital networks are available to all.

The Strategy is an important step forward to align with world’s best practice, accelerate the take up of higher-speed digital services, and close the digital divide between metropolitan, rural, and regional areas. 

Key programs and services

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Critical Communications Enhancement Program

Telco Authority's Critical Communications Enhancement Program provides a single network for emergency services. This improves responses to critical incidents and disasters across NSW.
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Public Safety Mobile Broadband

Telco Authority is managing a national Public Safety Mobile Broadband proof-of-concept project. It will develop and test technology to help emergency services communicate better and improve responses to critical incidents.

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Mobile Black Spot Program

The Mobile Black Spot Program improves mobile coverage in regional and rural areas. Telco Authority manages the NSW part of this nationwide program.

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Connecting Country Communities

Telco Authority's Connecting Country Communities provides regional NSW with faster, more reliable broadband.

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Connectivity Innovation Network

The Connectivity Innovation Network brings together national and globally- recognised expertise, researchers and industry to solve connectivity challenges and deliver improved outcomes for the people of NSW.


Telco Authority news and media releases

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Technology
13 February 2023

New emergency communications site for Parkes

NSW Telco Authority has delivered 300 new and enhanced radio communications sites across the state to expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) under the NSW Government’s $1.4 billion Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP). 

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Technology
13 February 2023

New emergency communications sites for Burngoogee, Mt Flakney, and Gadara

NSW Telco Authority has delivered 300 new and enhanced radio communications sites across the state to expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) under the NSW Government’s $1.4 billion Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP). 

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Technology
13 February 2023

New emergency communications site for Green Square

NSW Telco Authority has delivered 300 new and enhanced radio communications sites across the state to expand the Public Safety Network (PSN) under the NSW Government’s $1.4 billion Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP). 


More about Telco Authority

Our Advisory Board

NSW Telco Authority has a collaborative Advisory Board of ten part-time members. Membership includes our Managing Director, an independent Chair and both independent and government members.

Our publications

Access publications including our annual report, corporate plan and NSW Government Operational Communications Strategy 2020.

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Contact us

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