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Paul Colmer from WAPA Wireless Access Providers Association provided me with insights: Operating as a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) in the Northern Cape presents unique challenges. The biggest issue we face is securing decent backhaul, with only BBI and Openserve available in most areas. Unfortunately, BBI is often unreliable, and Openserve, relying on outdated Telkom exchanges, struggles with inadequate batteries that can't sustain loadshedding. Moreover, the SKA telescope exclusion zone restricts our operations, adding another layer of complexity. Despite the high demand for reliable internet service in the region, the Northern Cape remains the hardest province for WISPs due to the lack of robust infrastructure and limited competition from other service providers. The need for improved infrastructure and better support for WISPs in the Northern Cape is more critical than ever. Addressing these challenges will help meet the growing demand for reliable internet connectivity in the region. #WISP #NorthernCape #Connectivity #Infrastructure #TelecomChallenges

Another big milestone on the journey of transforming connectivity across the UK. Site deployment always throws up some challenges, in the case of the locations of the Shared Rural Network that would be an understatement. But, challenges bring ingenuity. Site deployment with helicopter lifts, and barges taking equipment across the sea, and in a number of cases, the locations being so removed from the grid they are solar-powered and supported with hydrotreated vegetable oil generators.

NGCC and our four emergency services had a ‘class trip’ with Hourua recently to look at how development of the Public Safety Network Priority cellular service is coming along. We liked what we saw! Public Safety Network Priority will give frontline emergency responders priority access to cellular coverage ahead of other users at times of network congestion or degradation, like in a significant natural disaster or large public events. Following July’s launch of the Roaming cellular service, we are on track to deliver Priority to the emergency services on time in late 2024. The Priority demonstration was held in a One NZ lab equipped with tailored production equipment to replicate real life scenarios. We watched the engineers put Priority through its paces and were delighted to see it's already showing how it will deliver the quality cellular connectivity emergency responders need at vital times when communities most need their help. Hats off to the fantastic One NZ and Spark engineers who have brought the Priority solution this far for us. The fact that everything they showed us worked in the lab belies the scale of the clever and complicated technical work they are engineering.  #publicsafetynetwork #ngcc #hourua #spark #onenz #criticalcommunications

“QCN has already delivered a 12-fold increase in supplied digital capacity across Queensland and a 94% reduction in the cost of capacity to customers.” – The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland.   The Premier revealed QCN’s collaboration with Queensland Rail to enhance digital connectivity at the National Tech Summit 2023:   “QCN is now working with Queensland Rail to look at opportunities to further improve digital connectivity with 2,000 kilometres of optical fibre in the rail network combined with the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. There is a potential to support access to nearly 20,000 kilometres of fibre to create one of the largest regional fibre networks in the nation.” Watch the Premier's full speech here: https://lnkd.in/g4aZqGVt Read more about QCN's progress in CommsDay: https://www.commsday.com/   QCN is working to break the digital divide in Queensland.   #regionaldevelopment #regionalaustralia #telecommunications

Great to see UK mobile operators delivering new 4G coverage across the UK, bringing the benefits of mobile connectivity to remote and rural areas.

What a way to wrap up the year with news that nbn® Australia is selected to deliver 18 new co-funded projects as part of Round Three of the Australian Government’s Regional Connectivity Program. I’m proud to share that 38 locations across regional Australia will benefit from new or upgraded nbn connectivity, delivered in partnership with our local and state government partners.     Funding will cover 37 new nbn® Fixed Wireless towers and one town getting connected to nbn fibre to the premises (FTTP) technology. This result means more than 22,000km² of potential new and changed coverage areas have been added to our build program, with almost 10,200 premises to benefit.     The Federal Government’s RCP is a grants program funding the delivery of location-based telecommunications infrastructure projects to improve digital connectivity across regional, rural and remote Australia. The latest round of the RCP announced sees nbn, the Federal Government, and State and Local Council partners working together to deliver projects across the country.    By working together with governments at all levels, we can continue to deliver telecommunications infrastructure projects that help us lift the digital capability of Australia and enable access to a fast, reliable broadband network across the country – especially in our regional areas.    See below if you’re interested in finding out more about the RCP ⬇️

PBBM's Vision Unveiled: Revolutionizing Emergency Response with 8E MEERAS for a Digitally Connected Philippines! 🆘📲 In his recent speech at the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) held in the United States, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted a crucial aspect of the Philippines' advancement - embracing the digital age. With an unwavering commitment to transforming the economy, the President emphasized the significance of digital connectivity and infrastructure in reshaping the nation's future. Get a glimpse into the President’s vision for a digitally connected Philippines and the transformative potential of the 8E MEERAS. Discover how this technological innovation is not just about response times but safeguarding lives and crafting a future empowered by digital innovation. Read more about how the innovative 8E MEERAS is revolutionizing emergency response and aligning with the President’s visionary insights into digital technology and widespread internet usage. The groundbreaking system is reshaping the landscape of emergency assistance within a remarkable 60-second window! 📚👉 https://lnkd.in/g_9Hp-2s #8EMEERAS #DigitalTransformation #EmergencyResponse #PresidentMarcosJr #PBBM # Bongbong Marcos #PhilippinesDevelopment #Innovation #Connectivity

There's been some recent media coverage about New Zealand’s critical communications, including a few mentions of the Public Safety Network (PSN). Here’s a few quick facts about the PSN and the critical communications boost it will provide our emergency services... The Public Safety Network will be fully delivered in 2026 and is made up of three complementary solutions: 1.  a new secure digital Land Mobile Radio network providing a single highly resilient network for the emergency services. It will have more than 400 transmission sites across the country and introduce new dual-band handheld portable radios and mobile radios (in vehicles) for responders 2.  Cellular Services: PSN Roaming (now live) provides responders with access to both Spark and One NZ networks to extend coverage and provide a back-up network. PSN Priority (live late 2024) gives emergency responders network access ahead of all other users at times of network congestion or degradation, like in a large emergency or event so they can do their jobs and stay safe as they serve the community 3.  Personal Alerting provides ongoing reliable paging capability for Fire and Emergency NZ and Hato Hone St John who use the service for communicating with their volunteer and specialist groups for responses in remote communities. You can learn more on our website: https://ngcc.govt.nz/ and watch our video: https://lnkd.in/gmvB2X-g #PublicSafetyNetwork #ngcc #criticalcommunications #emergencyservices #Hourua #TaitKordia

📶 A community near Doune has secured access to superfast connectivity through Stirling Council’s award-winning rural broadband programme. The village of Buchany had previously suffered from poor broadband coverage but is now benefiting from the life-changing tech following a grant of £35,500 from the council and the efforts of local people. Buchany Broadband Group, formed my members of the local community, was awarded the funding to design and build a fixed wireless solution, which is now delivering fast and reliable connectivity to 30 businesses and homes. Since 2019 the council has supported 23 alternative broadband projects across Stirling, with over 1,100 premises securing ultrafast connectivity. As well as supplying funding, the programme provides communities with technical and project management support. Local businesses have hailed the vastly improved connectivity in the Buchany area, with an internet speed up to 100Mbps. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3MVSfJv #connectivity #ruraleconomy #Stirling #broadband #coverage #innovative