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Dropped calls. No bars. Messages that refuse to send.
Since the 3G network was switched off across Victoria, many people across the Southern Grampians have noticed their mobile coverage isn’t what it used to be. From paddocks and back roads to campsites, townships and even parts of the home, staying connected has become harder for some residents and businesses and that can have real impacts on safety, work and everyday life.
Now, Southern Grampians Shire Council is asking the community to help us paint a clearer picture.
With more than 2,800 kilometres of roads and vast areas of farmland, forests and recreation spaces to cover, local knowledge is key. That’s why Council is inviting residents to take part in a community mapping project designed to pinpoint exactly where coverage is dropping out across the region.
Heading out for a drive? Working in the paddock? Camping with family or simply wandering into that one spot at home where reception always disappears? Take note when you lose service. Once you’re back online, simply drop a pin on the interactive map and complete a quick survey to help identify problem areas.
The information gathered will help Council advocate for better telecommunications infrastructure and stronger connectivity outcomes for regional communities because reliable mobile coverage is no longer a convenience, it’s essential!
Please remember that even if your service drops, calling 000 will often work if there is any accessible carrier.
Feedback is now open until Thursday 30 April 2026.
Show us your blackspots via the interactive map below!
Dropped calls. No bars. Messages that refuse to send.
Since the 3G network was switched off across Victoria, many people across the Southern Grampians have noticed their mobile coverage isn’t what it used to be. From paddocks and back roads to campsites, townships and even parts of the home, staying connected has become harder for some residents and businesses and that can have real impacts on safety, work and everyday life.
Now, Southern Grampians Shire Council is asking the community to help us paint a clearer picture.
With more than 2,800 kilometres of roads and vast areas of farmland, forests and recreation spaces to cover, local knowledge is key. That’s why Council is inviting residents to take part in a community mapping project designed to pinpoint exactly where coverage is dropping out across the region.
Heading out for a drive? Working in the paddock? Camping with family or simply wandering into that one spot at home where reception always disappears? Take note when you lose service. Once you’re back online, simply drop a pin on the interactive map and complete a quick survey to help identify problem areas.
The information gathered will help Council advocate for better telecommunications infrastructure and stronger connectivity outcomes for regional communities because reliable mobile coverage is no longer a convenience, it’s essential!
Please remember that even if your service drops, calling 000 will often work if there is any accessible carrier.
Feedback is now open until Thursday 30 April 2026.
Show us your blackspots via the interactive map below!
