Having adequate phone signal in rural areas could be
“the difference between life and death”, says NFU Farm Safety and Transport Advisor, Tom Price.
The reliance on mobile phones may seem extreme, but with many famers lone-working, having immediate contact with emergency services, for example, is paramount. Not only could poor connectivity be detrimental to your welfare, it can mean risk to crops. Should a fire break out on-farm, being able to access the fire service as soon as possible could reduce the loss-level.
In August, the government announced plans to
roll out 5G in rural areas. The plans involve increasing the amount and height of masts across the countryside to accommodate requirements.