regional
Telstra announces regional review response, adds more non-metro support
Invests an extra $75 million.
Apr 6 2022 6:40AM
Regional telecommunications still expensive and unreliable, review finds
Fires, floods and plague highlight telcos' inadequacies.
Feb 15 2022 11:25AM
HyperOne doubles number of 'on-ramps' to its national fibre backbone
Now more than 2000, with the goal to bridge the digital divide.
Nov 25 2021 6:44AM
NBN Co puts broadband tax target back on cellular, LEO operators
Copper end-of-life weighs on wireless cost projections.
Nov 9 2021 1:14PM
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SA Health turned to Vocus to establish network foundations for transformation.
Jul 12 2021 4:12PM
NBN Co opens $300m regional co-investment fund
For satellite and wireless footprint upgrades.
Jun 23 2021 6:40AM
Vocus backs LEO satellites to bridge regional broadband divide
Which is widening in the metro race towards gigabit speeds.
Oct 27 2020 5:23PM
Broadband tax model review questions cost clawback
Levy would be as low as $2.94 - not $7.10 - if it covered only future losses.
Oct 22 2020 9:34AM
NBN Co pleads for cash to help fixed wireless, satellite refugees
'Least cost to the taxpayer' rollout not enough for hospitals, schools already needing upgrades.
Feb 24 2020 1:32PM
Telstra may lose ground in regional Australia
ACCC predicts up to 15 percent of the market may be up for grabs.
Jan 21 2020 1:26PM
NBN Co restructures to set up new regional business unit
Combines wireless, satellite and customer ops.
Oct 31 2019 11:20AM
Govt to spend $220m on mobile, co-fund NBN area switches
Responds to regional telecommunications review.
Mar 20 2019 3:44PM
Blackspots force Vic firies to suspend parts of Telstra radio network
CFA resorts to old analogue network.
Feb 1 2019 7:05AM
NBN Co should be paying some costs for area switches
New approach suggested for Technology Choice program.
Dec 5 2018 6:54AM
BIRRR drawn into NBN customer support role
Asks govt to fund 'hub' to address the need instead.
Aug 6 2018 11:17AM
Vic govt gives green light to train mobile service fix
In-train repeaters pass tests.
Dec 19 2017 6:35AM
Broadband tax edges closer to reality
As long as some ministerial powers are wound back.
Sep 6 2017 7:08PM
Regional comms minister in dual citizen scandal
Will not stand aside.
Aug 18 2017 6:42AM
Optus will spend $1bn to improve its regional mobile network
Amidst regional roaming legal battle.
Jul 21 2017 10:39AM
Govt faces off with regional Australia over decreased broadband funding
Analysis: Even if it can plot an exit, should it be a goal of government?
Dec 20 2016 2:42PM
