WIDE BAY RESIDENTS INVITED TO GIVE MOBILE BLACKSPOT FEEDBACK
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is inviting residents and businesses to nominate mobile black spot locations in the Fraser Coast, Gympie, and South Burnett Local Government areas, as well as the Noosa hinterland, that need improved mobile coverage.
“Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program is now open for Mobile Network Operators and Infrastructure Providers to make applications for co-funding to deliver projects that provide new and resilient mobile coverage in rural and regional areas that are prone to natural disasters,” Mr O’Brien said.
“As part of the application process, applicants are encouraged to consult all levels of government, as well as local communities, to help ensure telecommunication infrastructure is delivered where it is needed most.”
“To assist with this process, I am calling for members of the public to contact me with locations which they believe need better mobile connectivity.”
The nominated black spots will be added to the Mobile Black Spot Round 8 Project Noticeboard, which will inform operators and infrastructure providers of areas in need of the application.
Applications for Round 8 of the MBSP close on 30 April 2025, whilst the Project Noticeboard closes on 7 February 2025.
“All feedback regarding mobile blackspots and potential sites for improvements should be sent to my office in a concise email before 31 January 2024,” Mr O’Brien said.
“I look forward to hearing the community’s feedback and continuing to advocate for improved phone coverage in Wide Bay.”
Feedback on locations which could benefit from improved mobile coverage should be emailed to [email protected].
Project proposals on the Round 8 Project Noticeboard may also be submitted by Local Governments.
The Mobile Black Spot Program was established by the former Coalition Government and has generated a total investment of more than $1 billion to deliver up to 1,400 new mobile base stations across Australia.