Farmers frustrated by poor reception after 3G turned off

Checkpoint · Oct 12, 2026 · 8m

Farmers are worried about unreliable mobile service on much of their property, according to a new survey. 65 percent of farmers said they can't rely on getting through to emergency services from most of their property. Federated Farmers claims since the 3G network was switched off in March farmers are even more frustrated with black spots and poor reception. Telecommunications spokesperson Mark Hooper spoke to Lisa Owen.