Mobile blackspot funding announced
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 25, 2015 at 15:53
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The funding for the Mobile Blackspot program has just been announced, along with the locations for the mobile stations funded in Round 1. You can
check on a national map if there's one that will help you.
http://nationalmap.gov.au/ From the left side menu, select Communications > Mobile Black Spot Programme - Funded Base Stations.
Full details here
https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/mobile-services-and-coverage/mobile-black-spot-programme
Reply By: Candace S. - Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 06:19
Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 06:19
I couldn't get your link to work, but there's info here:
link
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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 07:09
Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 07:09
Shortcut to map for round 1:
National Map
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Reply By: Candace S. - Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 06:25
Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 06:25
So I take this to mean that if I visit Oz next April/May, and buy a "blue tick" Telstra prepaid phone (preferably with an external antenna), that I might be pleasantly surprised where I can get mobile service?
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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 07:11
Friday, Jun 26, 2015 at 07:11
Not really.
But after they finish - maybe.
This is a Government run project and how often would they finish on time. Not many times.
Not a lot of the real remote areas being covered. Mainly one at Coaen on
Cape York, one at Finke and a some in the Alpine areas.
But It's a start.
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