The Federal Government is calling on mobile black spot nominations from Federal Members along with councils and state governments, to identify locations for the next round of the $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.

Round 4 of the program was announced in June this year with the Coalition investing $25 million to eliminate mobile black spots in regional Australia.

Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said this next round affirms The Nationals’ commitment to delivering 21st century communications in the regions.

“I’m delighted to see the next round of the program coming to fruition,” he said.

“The program is changing lives for so many local communities across our local electorate and across regional and remote communities across Australia.

“We’re taking a targeted approach this time around to deliver a clear economic benefit.

“We are calling on state, territory and local governments, as well as our parliamentary colleagues, to nominate mobile black spot areas in their region where economic as well as social benefits can be realised.

“Round 4 will also target improved mobile coverage for medical, educational and emergency services facilities, as well as along key transport routes and in towns that experience seasonal demand due to tourism.”

The program has seen more than 600 of the 867 base stations already delivered across the country under the first three rounds of the program.