Internet
More funds for rural connectivity
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI’s) Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund is co-investing $149,500 to help WISPA Network Limited (WNL) tackle the commercial roll-out of a rural-focused Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN). MPI director of investment programmes Steve…
Focus on impact of cell tower sales
TUANZ chief executive Craig Young says the planned sale of Spark and Vodafone cell towers could hold some upside for rural users, depending who buys them.The impact on rural connectivity…
Rural IoT connectivity still a struggle
Connectivity issues are stopping many farmers from adopting technology to use on the farm.The adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in world agriculture is being hampered by unreliable connectivity, according…
Rural broadband speeds boosted by cash injection
Mike Smith said WISPA members are welcoming the injection of funds to improve rural broadband speeds.The Government’s latest tranche of funds for rural broadband is giving some wireless operators the…
WISPA challenges ex-PM’s fibre desire
Mike Smith says new technology is emerging that can offer internet speeds close to fibre, without the expense.Sir John Key’s…
Affordable portable satellite internet on the road
When Sandy Corbett received a cancer diagnosis at the beginning of 2021, she and her husband decided to retire early,…
Satellite internet enables mobile lifestyle
The new traffic light system opens our highways to the camping spots around New Zealand. It means you can finally…
Partnership to improve backcountry communications
Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) is a national volunteer organisation which provides search and rescue assistance to the lost, missing…
Why Woi works better for farmers
If you live outside one of New Zealand’s major urban centres (and let’s face it, not a lot of farming…
Keeping guests and staff connected
Holidaymakers often talk of wanting to get away from it all, but they don’t always entirely mean it. Deprive them…
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