5G has been available for consumers to access since mid-2019. As is common with most generational upgrades, 5G is said to significantly improve network speed and capacity, delivering higher, multi-gigabits per second peak data speeds.

This paper presents findings from ten exploratory interviews conducted with participants across Australia’s farming and agricultural sector in 2022. Participants were asked about their expectations, perceptions, and experiences of 5G. They were also asked to reflect on what they saw as the main barriers and opportunities they have observed in relation to telecommunications infrastructure. While respondents generally expressed positive views about the integration of 5G across the sector, they nonetheless saw it as one part of a larger system of connectivity options.