I live in Gisborne, Victoria, and rely on my mobile phone every day for work, family contact, local communication and, most importantly, safety.

However, many residents in Gisborne are experiencing poor and unreliable Telstra mobile coverage, often receiving only 0 to 1 bars of reception. This makes phone calls, text messages, mobile data and emergency communication unreliable.

There are times when reception is so poor that calls drop out or mobile data cannot be accessed without Wi-Fi. In an emergency, this could put people at risk.

Gisborne is a growing community, and reliable mobile coverage is no longer optional — it is essential. Poor reception affects residents, families, elderly people, carers, local businesses, tradespeople and anyone who needs to stay connected while at home, at work, driving or moving around the area.

We call on Telstra to urgently investigate the poor mobile coverage and blackspot issues affecting Gisborne, Victoria. We ask Telstra to explain why reception is so unreliable, commit to practical infrastructure improvements, and provide a clear and transparent timeframe for fixing the problem.

Reliable communication is a necessity, not a luxury.

Please sign this petition to show Telstra that Gisborne residents need safe, reliable and dependable mobile coverage.