The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced a mandatory set of rules for mobile coverage maps to ensure that all telecommunications companies provide consistent information.

澳洲通訊與媒體管理局 (ACMA) 推出了一套強制性的行動網路覆蓋地圖規則，以確保所有電信公司提供一致的資訊。

This regulatory move addresses the problem of how different network operators measured signal strength in the past. Previously, Telstra, Optus, and TPG used different methods, which created a lack of transparency and confused consumers about actual service availability. The new rules require companies to use a uniform predictive model to divide 4G and 5G connectivity into four clear levels: 'Good', 'Moderate', 'Basic', and 'No coverage'. This change was designed to allow consumers, especially those in regional areas, to make fair comparisons between providers.

這次監管行動旨在解決過去不同網路營運商衡量訊號強度方式不一的問題。先前 Telstra、Optus 和 TPG 使用不同的方法，導致缺乏透明度，令消費者對實際服務可用性感到困惑。新規定要求公司使用統一的預測模型，將 4G 和 5G 連接分為四個清晰等級：「良好」、「中等」、「基本」及「無覆蓋」。這項變更旨在讓消費者，尤其是身處偏遠地區的人，能夠在供應商之間進行公平比較。

However, the reactions from the companies have been mixed. Telstra disagreed with the specific limit for 'no coverage,' arguing that the new rules ignore weak signals that can still work. As a result, Telstra's reported coverage area dropped by about 858,000 square kilometers. In contrast, Optus and TPG saw slight increases in their reported coverage. While TPG and consumer advocacy groups described the change as a necessary step for transparency, some experts from RMIT University emphasized that relying on software predictions instead of real-world testing is still a significant weakness.

然而，各公司的反應不一。Telstra 不同意關於「無覆蓋」的具體界限，認為新規定忽略了部分雖然微弱但仍可運作的訊號。結果，Telstra 報告的覆蓋面積減少了約 85 萬 8 千平方公里。相比之下，Optus 和 TPG 報告的覆蓋範圍則略有增加。雖然 TPG 和消費者權益團體將此次變更描述為提升透明度的必要步驟，但來自 RMIT 大學的部分專家強調，依賴軟體預測而非實際環境測試，仍然是一個重大缺陷。

All major Australian mobile providers have now updated their maps to follow the ACMA standards, leading to a more accurate and uniform representation of network reach.

目前所有澳洲主要行動網路供應商均已更新地圖以遵循 ACMA 標準，使網路覆蓋範圍的呈現更加準確且統一。