Free public Wi-Fi locations

NBN Satellite internet connections are installed at halls and recreation reserves across the shire, giving free Wi-Fi access for the public all-year round and improving telecommunications during emergency events.

New locations have been added to the list of FREE community NBN satellite internet commection locations:

The final installation in the STAND (short for Strengthen Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters) program was completed at Barkly Hall in August 2022.

The Federal Government Program was developed following the 2019 bushfire season and all 20 buildings nominated by the Pyrenees Shire Council were successful.

The installations were overseen and supported by Council’s ICT (Information and Communications Technology) staff, with users now benefiting from internet connectivity with better speeds than Telstra 4G when they are within 50 metres of the installation.

The halls and recreation reserves listed below offer speeds comparable to the fixed line NBN Fibre To The Node (FTTN), but do it over satellite.

Please note that the speeds above are only achieved when 1 person is connected and will be shared amongst multiple users.

Note: To connect to the free Wi-Fi, join the “Community Wi-Fi” network, and accept the Terms & Conditions. Instructions are provided in a prominent place at each site.

Community NBN Satellite internet connection locations: