Action description:
The Plan provides for major upgrades of the National Broadband Network (NBN) and funding for rural and regional telecommunications infrastructure, including multi carrier mobile expansion ($400 million), local connectivity ($200 million), farm-based solutions ($30 million), national mobile coverage audit ($20 million) and further funding for Regional Tech Hub ($6 million). The $160 million combined grant opportunity for Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 and Mobile Black Spot Program Round 3 opened on 20 March 2023, Applications are due by 12 July 2023. (see RCP and MBSP item above)
Outcome:
Outcome 17
Status:
New
Is this Indigenous specific?:
No
Indicators:
Levels of digital inclusion among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as compared with other Australians
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Communications
Resourcing:
The Plan provides for major upgrades of the National Broadband Network (NBN) and funding for rural and regional telecommunications infrastructure, including multi carrier mobile expansion ($400 million), local connectivity ($200 million), farm-based solutions ($30 million), national mobile coverage audit ($20 million) and further funding for Regional Tech Hub ($6 million).
Delivery timeframe:
2022-27 (funding under the Plan is available over five years)
Agency:
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts