The Australian Government is committed to increasing connectivity, bridging the digital divide, improving mobile coverage and protecting connectivity for communities during natural disasters in rural and regional Australia under the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia (BCP).
Digital connectivity is critical and underpins economic growth, social engagement and enhanced health and educational outcomes—connecting communities, empowering businesses, and driving innovation.
The BCP has funded programs to boost mobile coverage and resilience, place-based connectivity solutions under the Regional Connectivity Program, the On Farm Connectivity Program, the Mobile Black Spots Program, an independent audit of mobile coverage, and the Regional Tech Hub.
The BCP has also responded to emerging needs and government priorities by funding new initiatives to include the First Nations Digital Inclusion Package, support for broadcast and news initiatives, extending the School Student Broadband Initiative, and progressing the Universal Service Obligation technical trials.
The government's investment through the Better Connectivity Plan complements other measures to improve digital connectivity for all Australians, including by enhancing the National Broadband Network (NBN) so that no-one is held back or left behind by lack of access to high-speed broadband.
Mapping tool
Our interactive mapping tool lets you search for communications projects funded under the BCP in your area.
- Mapping Tool
Information on the map is updated quarterly and as the programs reach major milestones, such as new funding outcomes.