diff --git a/instana/agent/test.py b/instana/agent/test.py
index 688d5ece..06e70ec7 100644
--- a/instana/agent/test.py
+++ b/instana/agent/test.py
@@ -22,12 +22,5 @@ def get_from_structure(self):
         """
         return {'e': os.getpid(), 'h': 'fake'}
 
-    def can_send(self):
-        """
-        Are we in a state where we can send data?
-        @return: Boolean
-        """
-        return True
-
     def report_traces(self, spans):
         logger.warning("Tried to report_traces with a TestAgent!")