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Morgan Reinwald and Andrew Brown

DARK SECRETS: Watchdog may force mobile providers to share network | Vintage Vibes

An inquiry will be launched into domestic roaming, allowing phones to switch networks. (George Chan/AAP PHOTOS)

Major telcos remain divided on an inquiry into whether customers should be able to use a different mobile network if they are left without service.

The consumer watchdog on Wednesday announced it will launch a probe to tackle the monopoly of mobile service providers after recognising the burden faced by many in regional and rural Australia.

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