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Rural Victoria's mobile outages during fires, caused by power failures and damaged infrastructure, are disrupting emergency services, prompting a 2027 federal plan for satellite-backed outdoor coverage.
Frequent mobile outages in rural Victoria during bushfires and extreme weather are disrupting emergency services and daily life, with power failures and damaged infrastructure cited as key causes.
Telstra says backup systems exist but access to sites remains hampered.
Federal legislation for a Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation, launching December 2027, will use satellite technology to ensure nationwide outdoor voice and text coverage.
Regional leaders urge improved backup power at towers in high-risk areas, while residents await relief from ongoing fire threats and hot weather.
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Los cortes de telefonía móvil en las zonas rurales de Victoria durante los incendios, causados por fallas eléctricas e infraestructura dañada, están interrumpiendo los servicios de emergencia, lo que provocó un plan federal para 2027 para una cobertura al aire libre respaldada por satélite.