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This program provides $15.65 million to support the capital costs of mobile phone infrastructure required to supply new or improved mobile phone coverage in regional Australia. $1.25 million of these funds was specifically earmarked to be used for towns with populations of 500 or more.

Locations were selected on the basis of available population to be serviced, degree of existing coverage and viability of ongoing services.

Following a competitive tender process, a funding agreement was signed between the Commonwealth and Telstra to provide improved CDMA mobile phone coverage to 62 locations. In early 2005, Telstra commenced a roll-out of the infrastructure. All services are expected to be completed by May 2007.

List of locations

New South Wales

Bungonia, Canoelands, Durras, Hat Head, Mt George, Putty, Stockinbingal Valley, Tarago, Taralga, Upper Bellinger Valley, Upper Hastings Valley, Upper McCleay Valley, Whitton, Yeoval.

Northern Territory

Bamyili (Barunga), Beswick, Cooinda, Dagaragu-Kalkaringi, Daly River, Galiwinku, Gapuwiyak, Maningrida, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Pirlangimpi, Warrabri (Ali Currung) and Warruwi.

South Australia

Cadell, Ernabella, Mt Pleasant.

Queensland

Badu Island, Baffle Creek, Blackbutt, Bushland Beach/Mt Low, Condamine, Darnley Island, Keppel Sands, Meandarra, Mt Surprise, Murray Island, Muttaburra, Proston, Ravenswood, Saibai Island, Wonga Beach, Yam Island and Yowah.

Victoria

Boolarra, Eskdale, Mitta Mitta, Seaspray, Serpentine, Snake Valley, Tallygaroopna, Trentham, Tungamah, Warburton and Willaura.

Western Australia

Balgo, Cue, Peppermint Grove Beach and Warmun.

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