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Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Act 2026

Act No. 100 of 2026 · Assented 26 October 2026

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In brief

Creates a universal outdoor mobile obligation to make outdoor voice and SMS coverage available across Australia, applying by default to Telstra, Optus Mobile and TPG from 1 December 2027, and lets the Minister set mobile service standards, benchmarks and a disaster roaming framework.

Who's affected

  • Mobile carriers and carriage service providers
  • Mobile phone users, especially in regional areas
  • The Minister, ACMA and ACCC

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