Under a federal government scheme proposed by Labor, black spots in mobile phone coverage could be eliminated if they win the upcoming election. The plan would require telcos to provide outdoor mobile coverage across all of Australia by 2027, including an additional five million square kilometres of service, benefiting regional areas. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that this universal outdoor mobile obligation aims to improve public safety, increase resilience during natural disasters, and provide coverage in previously inaccessible areas.
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