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Calls for Domestic Mobile Roaming to Boost Australian Consumer Prices and Coverage

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Advocates are pushing for mandatory domestic mobile roaming in Australia, citing consumer benefits like better coverage and competitive prices.
A recent report indicates strong public support for the change, which would allow users to connect to other networks when outside their provider's coverage area.

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Advocates are pushing for mandatory domestic mobile roaming in Australia, citing consumer benefits like better coverage and competitive prices. A recent report indicates strong public support for the change, which would allow users to connect to other networks when outside their provider's coverage area.

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