Telecommunications (Mobile Network Coverage Maps) Industry Standard 2026
7Preparation of mobile network coverage map
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7 Preparation of mobile network coverage map
(1) A Mobile Network Operator must prepare a map (a mobile network coverage map) that provides a visual representation of the network coverage information of all Relevant Mobile Telecommunications Services using 4G or 5G that the Operator supplies, or offers to supply, to its wholesale customers and retail customers, in accordance with this section. (2) A Mobile Network Operator must use: (a) a Predictive Coverage Modelling Methodology; and (b) the predictive coverage modelling assumptions; to prepare a mobile network coverage map. (3) A mobile network coverage map must include, or be accompanied by, clear, up-to-date and useful information about the service coverage levels, for each Relevant Mobile Telecommunications Service represented in the map, that can reasonably be expected in a given geographical area (network coverage information). (4) Without limiting subsection (3), network coverage information includes: (a) visual representations and plain language descriptions of coverage levels of Relevant Mobile Telecommunications Services, including: (i) a map legend displaying the coverage level labels “Good”, “Moderate”, “Basic” and “No Coverage”; and (ii) the coverage level information specified in Table 3 in Part 2 of Schedule 1; and (b) any assumptions and limitations that affect the accuracy of the map, including the general mobile coverage map information set out in Part 3 of Schedule 1. (5) Without limiting subsection (3), a mobile network coverage map must include, or be accompanied by, the network coverage information specified in subsection (4) for 4G and 5G.