Shutdown of 3G networks a ‘health and safety issue’ for some regional Australians

Telcos promised no loss of coverage but farmers outside official coverage areas fear their lifeline will turn off

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Stacey Storrier was told she was lucky" that she received mobile phone service at her home in the New South Wales Riverina region.

But when Telstra's 3G network is switched off on 30 June, that luck will run out.

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