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The Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program (RRAMP) is a government initiative to improve multi-carrier mobile coverage on highways and major roads in regional and remote Australia.
Funding for the RRAMP is part of the Government's $1.1 billion Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia. For more information on the Better Connectivity Plan visit infrastructure.gov.au/bcp.
National Program
The Australian Government is seeking industry and community feedback on the design of the National RRAMP, which is expected to open for applications in the second half of 2025. The National RRAMP will provide grant funding for projects which boost multi-carrier mobile coverage on regional and remote highways and major roads.
A Consultation Paper sets out the proposed design features of the national program. Consultation is now open, until 30 May 2025.
Pilot Programs
The Australian Government is providing $50 million nationally to state and territory governments to deliver pilot programs to test innovative and novel solutions which increase mobile telecommunications coverage in their jurisdiction. The pilot programs also allow each state and territory to tailor solutions that meet their own needs and priorities.
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP, Minister for Communications, will announce funding to each state and territory to support pilot programs, with updates as announcements are made.
- On 3 September 2024, the Minister announced $8 million in funding to the Western Australian Government.
- On 6 November 2024, the Minister announced $8 million in funding to the Victorian Government.
- On 15 November 2024, the Minister announced $10 million in funding to the New South Wales Government.
The pilot programs are testing new ways of:
- approaching the market to deliver solutions;
- identifying roads based on data, need and local priorities; and
- encouraging the market to identify new technology, power, backhaul and connectivity solutions.
Once delivered, the pilot programs will improve safety on our roads, strengthen economic growth, improve social connectivity and support regional development.
Contacts
Email: MobileCoverageRoads@infrastructure.gov.au
Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program
GPO Box 594
Canberra ACT 2601