Where are the Regions Mobile & Internet Black spots?

RDAYMN is supporting several projects targeting the next round(s) of black spots to be addressed to deliver the change in digital connectivity needed by regional communities. The first step is to undertake community consultation, collecting data on the Yorke and Mid North priority areas to ensure these are reflected in infrastructure planning.

Community members, businesses and other stakeholders are encouraged to contribute their views and information to help inform the current mobile and internet black spot consultation process via a short, 5-minute survey.

Mobile Black Spots

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* 1. Can you identify any locations within the region with limited mobile coverage / black spots? If yes, please provide the following information below:

Location (nearest township and or estimated distance to the nearest township, and road or landmark names):

Black spot area (eg 5km radius / unknown):

Affected people / businesses (estimated number of businesses, and or individuals affected if known):

Any other comments:

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* 2. Are you aware of any impacts of having no or limited coverage? (e.g. safety risks in relation to emergency information for fires, tourism barriers, agricultural barriers, technology access, etc)

Internet connectivity

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* 3. Any other general comments you would like to add?

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* 4. Internet connection - please tick the box if it applies to you

I am connected to the internet at home

I am connected to the internet at work / for my business

I have roaming internet connection/s (for example you are able to access the internet on your phone)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please provide your postcode:

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* 6. How are you connected to the internet? Please tick all the boxes that apply to you or leave blank

ADSL Broadband

NBN

Satellite

Multiple connection types

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Internet connectivity - Reliability (please indicate which applies to you)

My internet connection is 100% reliable all of the time

My internet is reliable approximately 75% of the time

My internet is reliable approximately 50% of the time

My internet is reliable less than 50% of the time

I am unable to gain internet access from my place of residence

I am unable to gain internet connection from my place of work / business

I am unable to gain internet access at my place of study (eg, school, training facility)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How often do you use the internet?

Multiple hours each day

Sometimes each day

Once a day

A few times a week

Less than once a week

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Could you please list the town/s and or locations where you are unable to connect to the internet or where the connection is particularly poor?

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* 10. Have you switched internet providers in the past two years?

Yes - go to question 11

No - go to question 12

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* 11. If you switched providers, what were the main reason/s? (please choose from the options below) w

For a cheaper plan

For better / larger data allowance

For NBN changeover

For improved connection speeds

A combination of all of these answers

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Who is your internet service provider? (you may select more than one if they are different for home / work / study / recreation)

Iprimus

Telstra

Dodo

Optus

Aussie Broadband

Vodafone

iinet

belong

mynetfone

MateCommunicate

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What are the issues / challenges you have experienced due to internet connectivity issues?

Negative impacts on business

Loss of clients

Completing activities late or after deadlines

Missing opportunities

Health / Safety related issues

Other / Additional Information

Thankyou for taking the time to complete this survey. If you require any further information please contact Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North via jbuchanan@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au or Ph: 1300 742 414