Black spots, satellites and Elon: new technology could fill Australia’s mobile gaps – but can it be relied on?

The Albanese government is banking on direct-to-device access to satellite connections to improve coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBernie Byrnes, a farmer from the southern tablelands of New South Wales, can tell when he is about to hit a mobile black spot on a highway.“There’s spots on the side of the highway where reception falls out. And you can see it if you’re familiar with the vehicles