Makarau residents stuck for days with no communicationRenee Clayton Joanne Lourie highlights the vital need for service. Residents say lives are at risk north of Auckland due to the lack of coverage and broadband services. Last month Makarau residents were left with no home phone service or broadband after their rural connection through Compass Communications was out for a number of days. This was a huge issue for some residents as they do not get cellphone coverage. Mancer said by being a rural provider they offer a Best Offer Service as there is always challenges in offering rural service and getting the internet to the tower.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2017 01:33 UTC