The federal government supports the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) 12-month inquiry into regional mobile coverage, which aims to enhance outdoor voice and text services provided by major carriers like Telstra, Optus, and TPG. Communications Minister Anika Wells emphasized that the inquiry will aid in establishing a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation, ensuring broader access to calls and SMS. She also noted that the findings will influence the allocation of the 2 GHz mobile satellite service spectrum. Additionally, the upcoming disaster roaming scheme, allowing customers to access rival networks in emergencies, is set to launch before the high-risk weather season.
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