Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee - Inquiry into the Shutdown

Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee Inquiry into the Shutdown of the 3G mobile network June 2024 Shutdown of the 3G mobile network | JUNE 2024 The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the voice of Australian farmers. [...] 12 3 Shutdown of the 3G mobile network | JUNE 2024 Executive Summary The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s (the Committee’s) inquiry into the Shutdown of the 3G mobile network. [...] Providers must prioritise accountability and transparency through the transition The NFF’s sensible and supportive approach to the transition away from 3G technology is contingent on the delivery of equivalent or improved coverage for 4 Shutdown of the 3G mobile network | JUNE 2024 regional, rural and remote areas. [...] The Committee should consider how to support and promote the work of the RTH, and the role of independent communication avenues through periods of major technology transition. [...] Priority initiatives to deliver on the principles We ask the Committee to consider the following priority initiatives to deliver on the principles: • 3G shutdown and 5G transition (Principle 1, 4 & 8): The NFF should work with government, members, partners and industry participants to ensure the shutdown of 3G, ongoing role of 4G and rollout of 5G networks lead to positive connectivity outcomes.