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NFF CEO Tony Mahar (Photo: LinkedIn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 8, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Farmers\u2019 Federation has issued an urgent reminder to farmers to check their devices before the 3G network is officially turned off.<\/p>\n

Telstra will cease its 3G network services on August 31 with Optus following suit in September.<\/p>\n

NFF CEO Tony Mahar stressed the importance of immediate action.<\/p>\n

“The time for action is now. We are urging farmers, families and all those living in rural Australia to check any and all technology they think may be affected as soon as possible, to avoid adverse consequences post-shutdown,” Mr Mahar said.<\/p>\n

Mr Mahar said many technologies in use on farms might rely on the 3G network. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe need farmers to do a stocktake of all tech which may run on the 3G network; think about whether you have a wireless home phone, medical alert devices, smart watches, antennas or boosters, weather stations, remote sensors or security devices.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t know whether your device or ag-tech runs on the 3G network, you must contact the manufacturer to find out.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t wait until it doesn\u2019t work to make the call. It\u2019s a productivity issue and it\u2019s a safety issue.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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