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flag Australia aims to eliminate outdoor mobile black spots by 2027 using towers and satellite tech, but challenges remain.

flag Australia’s mobile carriers are accelerating efforts to meet a revised 2027 deadline for the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation, aiming to eliminate nearly all outdoor mobile black spots using a mix of cell towers and low-Earth-orbit satellite technology. flag Telstra has launched a text-only satellite service via SpaceX’s Starlink on select devices, while Optus and TPG Telecom are in early testing. flag Experts caution the timeline is overly ambitious due to unproven satellite voice capabilities, evolving global standards, and incomplete satellite constellations. flag Carriers face challenges including restricted access to critical mid-band spectrum, giving foreign satellite providers significant leverage. flag The government has not disclosed penalties, subsidies, or outage plans. flag Carriers stress voice and messaging must launch together, requiring new devices and technical upgrades. flag The rollout may shift based on technological advances and upcoming election developments.

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