Displaying items by tag: RURAL BROADBAND INITIATIVE

Rural internet suppliers have improved their time-of-day (TOD) performance over the last 12 months, now matching ADSL and VDSL in urban areas.

The first phase of the government's rural broadband initiative (RBI) is now complete.

Companies which have high internet usage are currently 4 years ahead, 6% more productive and generate 20% more revenue compared with an average firm.

All rural hospitals are now able to connect to rural broadband and the Government aims to reach all schools and 90% of businesses by the end of the year, says Communications Minister Amy Adams.

All rural public hospitals and integrated family health centres now have access to high speed broadband, says Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Communications Minister Amy Adams.