Regular freight services are also available to cater for the industrial and commercial needs of the city. Bus services are provided by McCafferty's and Greyhound Pioneer, with connections to Alice Springs and Darwin. The major highway into the city and to the Northern Territory border is sealed. Major roads in the region are sealed, but there are a number of unsealed roads. Care should be taken when travelling on roads within the region, as numerous road-trains ply the highways.
Several companies operate car and four wheel drive vehicle hire services.
Aircraft and helicopter charter services are available. A modern taxi service operates in Mount Isa. As would be expected in any modern city, a full range of communication services are available. Both Telstra and Optus operate digital mobile phone services. Internet access is provided by several Internet Service Providers.