Tag: mark_hooper
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Rural Mobile Coverage Going Backwards Since 3G Shutdown, Farmers Say
Federated Farmers survey of nearly 650 farmers finds half of farms have mobile coverage on less than half their property, with many unable to reliably reach 111.
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New Zealand Farmers Face Connectivity Crisis, Survey Reveals
A recent survey by Federated Farmers reveals that rural New Zealand is facing a connectivity crisis, with mobile coverage averaging only 57% of farmland and unreliable internet services.
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RNZ Interview Dropout Highlights Rural Connectivity Concerns
Federated Farmers' concerns about rural connectivity were underscored when spokesperson Mark Hooper's RNZ interview was disrupted by connection issues, highlighting the digital divide.
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