Vodafone doubles mobile coverage across Australia with regional network expansion
- Mobile coverage has more than doubled to 1,000,000 km2
- More choice, more competition for regional customers and visitors
- Double the data and big savings on offer for new Vodafone customer
Thursday, 30 January 2025 – Vodafone has doubled its mobile coverage across Australia, boosting its mobile reach to more than 1,000,000 square kilometres, and bringing greater choice and mobile performance to thousands of holiday hotspots and regional destinations.
Available immediately and at no extra charge for all Vodafone customers, the network expansion increases Vodafone’s network reach from around 400,000 square kilometres to more than 1,000,000 square kilometres. It will boost Vodafone’s coverage to 98.4 per cent of Australians, and deliver muchneeded mobile choice and competition into regional Australia.
“We have doubled the coverage of our mobile network so people right across Australia – from Cronulla to Cunnamulla - can get access to the awardwinning value, innovation and service that Vodafone customers in the city enjoy every day,” said Kieren Cooney, Vodafone Group Executive, Consumer, Data and Analytics.
“With Vodafone expanding across Australia, the days of having limited mobile choice in regional Australia are over. We believe this is the biggest boost to mobile competition in 30 years and will make a huge difference to how Vodafone customers connect, work, travel and play right across the country.”
Vodafone’s expanded network means tourists and regional communities will have more choice when it comes to seeking great value mobile deals, with thousands of destinations set to be served by the new coverage.
“Up and down the North and South Coasts of New South Wales, to Bundaberg in Queensland,
Busselton in Western Australia, and thousands of other towns and suburbs stretched across this land – we are supercharging our network so Australians can get better coverage where they need it,” Mr Cooney said.
The expansion of Vodafone’s mobile network will result in significant coverage increases across Australia for Vodafone customers. For example, Queensland will see its network coverage increase by more than four times, while coverage in South Australia will more than triple.
| State/Territory | New population coverage | Network area/coverage increase as % |
|---|---|---|
| NSW/ACT | 98.4% | 89% |
| VIC | 99.6% | 129% |
| QLD | 98.1% | 312% |
| SA | 99.2% | 257% |
| WA | 97.3% | 182% |
| TAS | 96.4% | 88% |
| NT | 80.4% | 253% |
| National | 98.4% | 168% |
Vodafone Doubles Down with Switch-On offers and a free Bag Raiders concert
To mark the launch of Vodafone’s new, doubled network, ARIA-nominated and internationally acclaimed electronic music duo, Bag Raiders, are taking over Sydney’s Martin Place today (from 12pm to 2pm) for a free gig to celebrate with fans and customers.
Chris Stracey and Jack Glass of the Bag Raiders said: “Having good mobile coverage wherever you are is vital. When we’re touring, we rely so much on our phones to stay connected with friends and family, check up on our itineraries and posting to socials."
“We're excited to be performing all the hits in our hometown to celebrate Vodafone doubling its network.”
Customers are set to benefit from more than just greater coverage with Vodafone slashing prices and doubling data to celebrate the availability of its supercharged networks. Limited time offers include:
- Save $10/month off plan fees on Small, Medium & Large SIM Only plans for the first 12 months, or for the first 12, 24 or 36 months on Handset plans (depending on the chosen repayment period). New or additional connections only.
- Double Data on Small, Medium & Large SIM Only and Handset plans when you upgrade your device to an eligible plan or add a new or additional service.
- Double Data on Small & Large SIM Only and Tablet/Modem plans when you upgrade your device to an eligible plan or add a new or additional service.
To learn more about Vodafone’s switch-on offers including device eligibility and T&Cs, visit www.vodafone.com.au or call 1300 650 410.
For additional network coverage details across Australia, please use Vodafone’s coverage checking tool via https://www.vodafone.com.au/network/coverage-checker.
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About Vodafone Australia
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