Illegal phone boosters disrupt rural Australia's telecom, report says, urging action and funding.

Illegal mobile phone boosters are disrupting telecommunications in rural Australia, according to a federal committee report. While major regional centers have improved phone and internet quality, smaller and remote areas still struggle with poor coverage and affordability, especially since Telstra's 3G network shutdown. The report recommends funding the ACMA to combat illegal boosters and suggests 14 measures to enhance network resilience and consumer protections, including updating the Universal Service Obligation.

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