On-Farm Mobility Connectivity Guide
Your plain-English Guide to Better Coverage in Cars, Utes, Trucks and Farm Machinery
Whether you're hauling grain all night, running the spray rig on your own, or checking stock on the quad, having reliable comms in the vehicle is now part of running the farm.
No tech degree required - this is practical advice written for everyday Australian farmers, in the same practical style as the earlier Connected Farms mini book.
How to Use This Guide
This mini book is broken into eight standalone chapters. Each one tackles a specific challenge you might face with on-the-move connectivity across your vehicles and machinery. You can read it front to back to build the full picture, or jump straight to the chapter that matches the problem in front of you.
1. Permanent vs Temporary - Picking the right approach
2. Phone Cradles - The Simple First Step
3. Cel-Fi Repeaters - Making One Bar Usable
4. Boosters - Why They're Illegal (and Not Worth the Risk)
5. Antennas - The Unsung Workhorse
6. Routers and In-Cab Wi-Fi - CommsXtend on the Move
7. LEO Satellite on Vehicles - Starlink Mini and What's Next
8. Seasonal Gear, Quads, Side-by-Sides - and Doing It Safely