Mobile Black Spot Programme—How the successful locations were chosen

The 499 successful locations were selected following a competitive selection process, with the mobile network operators asked to nominate sites where they would build new or upgraded base stations to serve the black spot locations nominated by the public. The Government selected the locations in accordance with the criteria in the Programme Guidelines issued in December 2014.

Mobile Black Spot Programme—Increased competition and the Mobile Black Spot Programme

In addition to improving mobile coverage, the Mobile Black Spot Programme aims to stimulate competition in mobile services in regional and remote Australia.

Mobile Black Spot Programme—Increased coverage and the Mobile Black Spot Programme

The Mobile Black Spot Programme will fund the delivery of 499 new or upgraded mobile base stations around Australia—429 Telstra base stations and 70 Vodafone base stations.

Mobile Black Spot Programme—What happens from here?

Following the execution of funding deeds with the successful applicants, the first base stations funded under the Programme will be rolled out before the end of 2015—with the rollout continuing for a three year period.

Mobile Black Spot Programme—What if my nominated location did not get funding under round 1?

The Government has announced that it will fund Round 2 of the Mobile Black Spot Programme, with an allocation of $60 million.

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