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