Regional telecommunications review

SUGGESTIONS were made by the review committee to consider shared tower solutions for mobile black spots using a ‘neutral host’ infrastructure model as well as roaming agreements, to offset the lack of economic viability in remote areas. Photo: MARK RABICH. PRESERVES, artwork and textiles are just some of the offerings available to buy this Saturday, March 12 at the Dunkeld Farmers/Makers Market from 9.30am. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Mark Rabich

March 10, 2022 | 12:00 PM

THE 2021 Regional Telecommunications Review was recently released to the public with a long list of recommendations covering mobile black spots, repairs to existing copper landlines, internet speeds, social impacts and better collaboration amongst various levels of government to deliver services to rural areas.

The list didn’t end there – the review is a thorough 112-page downloadable document and its findings and recommendations were composed “through an extensive consultation process with regional, rural and remote communities” by the five-person Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC).