Better Broadband for Rural and Regional Australians

NBN Co announced today it had signed a contract with Optus worth up to $ 200 million to provide managed satellite services and satellite capacity. The contract is subject to final design and implementation of the full network. A second contract has also been signed with IPStar for additional satellite...

Next step in NBN fixed wireless rollout for rural and regional Australians

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Stephen Conroy said today NBN Co had taken a significant step forward in delivering next generation fixed wireless broadband services to rural and regional Australia. The Gillard Government welcomed the announcement...

Bridging the Rural Digital Divide

Bridging the Rural Digital Divide: FCC Starts Work on National Broadband Strategy The Federal Communications Commission, or the FCC, begins work today on a yearlong national broadband strategy to bring high-speed broadband internet into every American home. Under the .2 billion broadband stimulus plan, the...

Bridging the Rural Digital Divide: FCC Starts Work on National Broadband Strategy

The Federal Communications Commission, or the FCC, begins work today on a year-long national broadband strategy to bring high-speed broadband internet into every American home. Under the .2 billion broadband stimulus plan, the FCC is responsible for developing a strategy to improve broadband coverage and...

More digital services for rural, regional and remote Australia

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today called for a second round of proposals to deliver innovative digital services for communities in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy...