We’re seeking feedback on the draft Grant Opportunity Guidelines for the National Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program (National RRAMP).
Why we want your input
We want to give the telecommunications sector, communities, local governments and other stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft guidelines.How you can voice your opinion
You can provide feedback on the draft guidelines by uploading a submission or emailing us at MobileCoverageRoads@infrastructure.gov.au.What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Your submission will help us finalise the guidelines and deliver the outcomes and objectives of the National RRAMP.The issue
We are providing $30 million (GST exclusive) for the National RRAMP to improve multi˗carrier mobile coverage on highways and major roads in regional and remote Australia. Multi-carrier coverage is mobile coverage from two or more network operators.
The program is funded under the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia. It complements the RRAMP Pilot Programs being delivered by state and territory governments, with a $50 million contribution from the Australian Government.
Outcomes from the National RRAMP include increased mobile coverage, improved safety on our roads, stronger economic growth and regional development, and improved social connectivity in regional and remote Australia.
The draft guidelines set out who can apply for grant funding, eligible roads and locations of projects, and arrangements for assessing proposed projects.
The National RRAMP will use a non-competitive, open grants process, with registered applicants able to submit ‘shovel-ready’ projects for funding at any time during the 12-month application period. Projects that meet eligibility requirements, are meritorious, and deliver value-for-money can expect to be funded.
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10 Jul 2026 09:00 AEST
24 Jul 2026 23:59 AEST
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We invite you to tell us your views on this topic.
Please include:
- contact name
- organisation name, if applicable
- contact details, including telephone number, postal and email addresses
- confirmation whether or not your submission can be made public—published—or kept confidential.
All submissions to be made public need to meet the Digital Service Standard for accessibility. Any submission that does not meet this standard may be modified before being made public.
If your submission is to be made public, please ensure you do not include any personal information that you don't want to be published.
If your submission is confidential, please ensure each page of the submission is marked as confidential.
Please click on the 'Have your say now' button below to upload your submission.
Alternatively please email your submission to MobileCoverageRoads@infrastructure.gov.au.
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Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program
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Use
The department may use your submission for the purpose of finalising the National RRAMP Grant Opportunity Guidelines, including consideration of issues associated with the design and delivery of the National RRAMP.
Disclosure
The department may publish your submission as explained below. Otherwise, your submission will not be disclosed unless authorised or required by law.
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