mobile coverage

Draft law expands outdoor mobile coverage nationwide

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The Albanese Government is progressing connectivity reforms to deliver better communications and digital access for Australians. Draft legislation on Labor’s…

ACCAN urges new Parliament to prioritise telco reforms for Australian consumers

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

ACCAN is urging the 48th Parliament to deliver long-overdue reforms for accessible, affordable and reliable communications across Australia. In recent…

$48M funding boost to improve mobile coverage on regional NSW roads

Adrianne Saplagio

November 26, 2024

The Australian and Minns Labor Governments have announced up to $48 million in joint funding to enhance mobile coverage. This…

Improved mobile connectivity boosts communication resilience in Torquay

Comms Room Staff

November 5, 2024

Locals and visitors to Torquay will benefit from enhanced safety, connectivity, and information access. These improvements come through mobile connectivity…

Mobile Black Spot Program seeks local insights for improved mobile coverage

Adrianne Saplagio

October 29, 2024

The Albanese Government has opened a Project Noticeboard, allowing local communities to suggest locations for the next round of Mobile…

Improving connectivity in regional Australia through mobile coverage audit

Comms Room Staff

October 16, 2024

Australia’s posties are assisting in gathering data for the Albanese Government’s National Audit of Mobile Coverage. This effort aims to…

Addressing mobile reception issues in high-risk disaster areas across Australia

Adrianne Saplagio

October 9, 2024

The Albanese Government is providing $40.9 million to improve mobile coverage for communities on the outskirts of major urban and…

Election commitments to boost mobile coverage enter stage 2

Comms Room Staff

August 1, 2024

Applications are open for Stage 2 of the Albanese Government’s targeted election commitment program to improve mobile coverage in Majors…

Consultation on draft guidelines to improve mobile coverage begins

Jaw de Guzman

November 14, 2022

The federal government’s election pledge of $40 million to boost mobile coverage across the nation is about to start the…

Ransomware compromises Defence’s communications

Jaw de Guzman

October 31, 2022

A ransomware attack has been launched against a communications platform used by the Department of Defence. ForceNet, a service used…

Govt launches review on telecommunications mobile coverage

Jaw de Guzman

October 31, 2022

The federal government will conduct an independent review on telecommunications mobile coverage to accurately pinpoint gaps in technology and determine…