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  • NBN says regional rollout “on home stretch”

    ​NBNCo has heralded its broadband network rollout in regional Australia as “on the home stretch” with access to nearly all homes and businesses out of major urban areas currently in design, construction or complete.

    Written by George Nott02 July 18 10:14
  • Clinicians call for government to improve broadband in the bush

    The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called on the government to take action to improve broadband connectivity in regional and rural areas or risk health services in the bush falling further behind the cities.

    Written by Byron Connolly11 Jan. 17 14:23
  • Two rural utilities seek CIOs

    ​Two utilities are seeking CIOs: Essential Energy in New South Wales and Southern Rural Water in Victoria.

    Written by George Nott28 Oct. 16 09:59
  • NBN launches second satellite

    ​NBN’s second broadband satellite – Sky Muster II – was launched this morning to provide additional data capacity to the service.

    Written by George Nott06 Oct. 16 12:10
  • Optus promises 100% satellite coverage for mobile users

    ​A new generation of SatSleeve models means mobile users in regional Australia can have 100% coverage where line of sight to the Optus Thuraya satellite exists, according to Optus.

    Written by Bonnie Gardiner05 Nov. 15 11:49
  • 2.5GHz band critical to meeting data demand: AMTA

    The 2.5GHz spectrum to be sold in the upcoming Digital Dividend auction will be critical to bolstering data capacity for 4G service in urban areas, according to the wireless industry and auction observers.

    Written by Adam Bender09 Jan. 13 14:43
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