Tag: connectivity

ACCC’s binding rules target affordability and access in broadband services

The ACCC has issued binding rules of conduct for Uniti Group Pty Ltd and its related entities regarding broadband access. These rules specify additional regulated...

Minister urges telcos to uphold commitments after 3G switch off

Minister for Communications Hon Michelle Rowland MP has urged telecommunications providers to honour their commitments to customers following the October 3G switch-off. Numerous rural residents...

Albanese Government invests $20 million in On Farm Connectivity Program

The Albanese Government is supporting Australian farmers with cost-of-living relief and productivity boosts through a $20 million investment in a new round of the On...

$3 billion investment in NBN to improve connectivity for Australians

Australians will benefit from a $3 billion Federal Government equity investment in the National Broadband Network to upgrade Fibre to the Node (FTTN) technology. This...

Protecting data and security during cyber-induced power outages

Australia faces an unpredictable summer ahead, with power instability compounded by the growing risk of cyber blackouts. Data from insights agency Gartner shows unplanned power...

Improved mobile connectivity to enhance safety and emergency response efforts

The Albanese Government is enhancing mobile connectivity and resilience in disaster-prone areas. Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) offers $55 million in...

Four-fold rise in participation highlights regional connectivity concerns

The Albanese Government has welcomed the 2024 report from the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC), which provides recommendations to improve connectivity in regional, rural,...

Boosting First Nations connectivity with community Wi-Fi initiatives

The Albanese Government’s $20 million program is providing free community-wide Wi-Fi to 15 remote First Nations communities, enhancing connectivity and bridging the digital divide. The...

Supporting First Nations innovation through digital access

The Albanese Government has welcomed the First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap, which aims to address key barriers to digital inclusion. The roadmap is the culmination...

NBN consumer advocacy expanded with $2.56M government grant

A $2.56 million Australian Government grant to ACCAN will give consumers a voice in shaping how the NBN better serves communities nationwide. As the peak...

Albanese Government invests in reliable mobile coverage along key Victorian roads

The Albanese Government has announced $8 million in funding to improve mobile coverage along highways and major roads in regional Victoria. This initiative will benefit...

Strengthening mobile resilience in Australia’s disaster-prone regions

The Albanese Government is bolstering the resilience of mobile network communications in regional, remote, and peri-urban Australia. This initiative aims to keep communities safer and...

Improved mobile connectivity boosts communication resilience in Torquay

Locals and visitors to Torquay will benefit from enhanced safety, connectivity, and information access. These improvements come through mobile connectivity and resilience upgrades under the...

Mobile Black Spot Program seeks local insights for improved mobile coverage

The Albanese Government has opened a Project Noticeboard, allowing local communities to suggest locations for the next round of Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) funding....

Improving connectivity in regional Australia through mobile coverage audit

Australia’s posties are assisting in gathering data for the Albanese Government’s National Audit of Mobile Coverage. This effort aims to better identify mobile blackspots and...

Addressing mobile reception issues in high-risk disaster areas across Australia

The Albanese Government is providing $40.9 million to improve mobile coverage for communities on the outskirts of major urban and regional cities. These areas are...

Report shows LEO satellites could boost connectivity in remote industries

A new report from the Albanese Government highlights the potential of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. It describes how they could improve connectivity and productivity...

Improving telecommunications: Government’s next steps

Michelle Rowland, Australia’s Minister for Communications, recently addressed key issues facing regional, rural, and remote communities in Australia. Her insights underscore the urgency and complexity...

A smarter way to connect: Services Australia’s online booking rollout

In a media release, Bill Shorten MP, Minister for Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, is urging Australians to skip the queues at...

Boosting connectivity through digital community directory

The Hepburn Shire Council has launched a new online directory, aiming to enhance local economic activity and foster stronger community connections through effective communication. The...