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Mobile services and coverage

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Mobile phone services are available in urban areas, many regional areas, and along national and regional highways. Mobile phone services currently reach 99 per cent of the Australian population.

3G network switch off

Since 2019, Australia's mobile network operators have been preparing to switch off their 3G networks to boost the capacity, speed and reliability of their 4G and 5G networks.

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Mobile Black Spot Program

Summary of information about the Mobile Black Spot Program and relevant links.

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Peri-Urban Mobile Program

The Peri-Urban Mobile Program delivers funding to improve mobile connectivity in bushfire prone areas on the peri-urban fringe of Australia’s major cities.

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Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program

The Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program (RRAMP) is an Australian Government initiative to improve multi-carrier mobile coverage on highways and major roads in regional and remote Australia.

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