Time to nominate mobile phone black spots

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018: IF there’s a mobile phone black spot affecting your ability to stay connected, call my office on 4944 0662 and let me know.Today the Coalition Government re-opened the Mobile Black Spot Program’s Database of Reported Black Spot Locations, and new nominations can be lodged by state and local governments, as well as Federal MPs.This black spot database is open for four weeks and it presents a real opportunity for residents to have their say on problem black spots so that we can then encourage mobile operators to invest in our area through the program.The nominations will support round 4 of the Mobile Black Spot Program which will look to provide new or improved mobile coverage in areas where there are clear economic and social benefits.Round 4 will also look to target medical, educational and emergency services facilities, as well as along key transport routes and in towns that experience seasonal demand due to tourism.Minister for Regional Services, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has now invited Federal Members of Parliament and local councils to make submissions on behalf of their constituents to the national mobile black spot database.The Coalition will invest $25 million to deliver round 4 of the $220 million program and will soon call for applications from carriers to be selected through a competitive process. The Coalition is also calling for nominations from state and territory governments.For more information on the program visit:http://www.communications.gov.au/mbsp