Mobile Network Coverage in Northern Territory

Check which mobile networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone) have infrastructure in 417 suburbs across Northern Territory.

How many suburbs does Bill Hero cover in Northern Territory?▾
Bill Hero has mobile coverage data for 417 suburbs across Northern Territory.

🔑 New ACMA Rules — 30 June 2026

  • Standardised coverage maps are now mandatory. All carriers must use the same four categories: good, moderate, basic, and no coverage (below -115dBm).
  • Telstra's map lost ~1 million sq km. No towers were switched off — the measurement standard changed. Areas that previously showed marginal signal are now classed as no coverage.
  • Optus and Vodafone maps changed far less, narrowing the perceived coverage gap between carriers.

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Network Outage Registers — New ACMA Requirement

Under the new ACMA rules, every mobile network operator must publish a public register of resolved major and significant outages, including the location, cause, duration, and services affected. This is the first time consumers can directly compare network reliability track records.

Telstra — ✅ Live

Searchable by address, suburb, or state. Data from 31 March 2026. Open register →

Optus — ✅ Live

National outage register covering all Optus network incidents. Open register →

Vodafone (TPG Telecom) — ✅ Live

Outage register history covering past network incidents. Open register →