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Telstra, Optus and Vodafone will from today be able to move users over to one of their rivals’ networks in areas where coverage has dropped out due to natural disasters such as cyclones, bushfires or floods.
The capability will mean users in those areas will still be able to call, message, and get basic access to the internet if the other network is up at no additional cost.
