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  • Australian enterprise markets show optimism in 5G adoption

    Australian enterprise markets show optimism in 5G adoption

    With 5G being available in the enterprise market, it is expected to generate around AUD45 billion ($31.1 billion) in value per year by the mid-2020s. The economic earnings will come from next-generation application development, IT services, platforms, and connectivity.

    In fact, a survey by the research company found 68% of IT and business leaders consider 5G as an integral part of their business strategy to make progress. Half of these respondents said it is as important for future development as it is for supporting existing services.

    The company stated that what future services are mainly expecting in 5G are the large data transfer capabilities, more reliable connectivity, and lower latency 5G will offer. This will provide a unity to change software architectures to account for real-time services and cloud-based AI architectures.

    The top three barriers to 5G investment cited were integration with current systems (34 percent); a lack of business cases (23 percent); and security concerns (17 percent). A lack of skills is also an issue with more than 25 percent indicating they will be looking for an outsourcing partner for developing services.

    Almost half of businesses surveyed assume the number of connected devices running on internal systems to increase at least five times within five years. Telsyte said the jump is powering innovation and experimentation in the IoT segment, as it found that one in four companies have already IoT-capable devices, but no formal strategy around them.

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  • SK Telecom signs series of MoUs for greater smart city solutions

    SK Telecom signs series of MoUs for greater smart city solutions

    The South Korean Telecommunications operator announced the signing of the Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Authority and some others who are planning to build smart infrastructure with 5G and self-driving elements.

    The deals are meant to strengthen the country’s position in smart city development with regards to 5G network deployment, autonomous vehicles, and connected hospitals.

    “We will work closely with the IFEZ Authority to accelerate the IFEZ’s transition to a smart city powered by SK Telecom’s 5G network and mobility technologies,” said Park Jin-hyo, the operator’s CTO.

    As part of the deal, SK Telecom is expected to create a machine-readable HD map of the IFEZ area (which is comprised of Yeongjong, Cheongna, and Songdo) with information to help support autonomous vehicles. This information includes road conditions, lanes, and speed limits.

    “The HD map will b built with Dynamic Data Platform, a 5G-based real-time update solution for HD maps. Dynamic Data Platform automatically updates HD maps upon receiving road observation data from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) over 5G network,” said Jin-hyo.

    He added, “SK Telecom plans to install ADAS and 5G communication modules to public transport vehicles and official government cars in the IFEZ area to detect all changes in the road environment.”

    Both parties aim to work together to achieve smarter and safer transportation by taking into account the policies that will be put in place. In order to do this, they aim to build a data hub that will enable them to oversee the floating population.

    Another deal that was devised, was between SK Telecom and Yonsei University Health System which will provide 5G network solutions and smart technology to hospitals. The smart hospital that is in the making is forecasted to be opened by the beginning of 2020.

    “The 5G-powered digital hospital will be equipped with SK Telecom’s Ai speaker- NUGU- to enable patients with physical difficulties to easily control their beds, lighting, and TV with their voice. They can even use NUGU Call service to get medical assistance in case of emergencies,” SK Telecom stated.

    The hospital is also expected to have AR-powered indoor navigated which will use 3D mapping technologies to “enhance the convenience of patients and visitors”.

    This will allow patients in isolation wards to receive visitors through holographic projections. Additionally, facial recognition will be used on medical worker to ensure greater safety and security for the patients. “Unlike other access control systems that require some kind of contact – fingerprint, pass, etc- the face recognition system allows contact-free entry to help reduce the risk of infection”.

    They also plan to create an incubator for startups called Venturepolis which will be based in Songdo. Venturepolis will support startups that work with smart office solutions.

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  • Telstra launches first 5G device in Australia

    Telstra launches first 5G device in Australia

    The Australian-based company began marketing its broadband plans for the new HTC 5G Hub and will soon start selling the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. They also plan to introduce their mobile plans for the new technology by the end of June.

    The company said it would offer free 5G access for around 12 months.

    “We have already started building our 5G coverage in some areas and, as we did with 3G and 4G, we will progressively roll out the new technology over time,” said Telstra’s chief executive officer Andrew Penn in a statement.

    The operator is currently working on rolling out 5G in ten cities and plans to expand the coverage to around 35 other cities within the next 12 months.

    Telstra turned on 5G base stations back in December 2018 in some parts of Sydney and Melbourne all of which amounted to 187 5G-compatible sites in the two cities.

    They acquired 3.6GHz spectrum for AUD 386 million. The company claims to have around 60Mhz of contiguous 5G spectrum in Australia’s major capital cities and around between 50 to 80Mhz of contiguous spectrum in regional areas.

    “Our launch of the HTC 5G Hub is the moment 5G becomes a reality for Australian consumers,” said Penn.

    “Since 2016, we have been working with some of the world’s leading technology brands to ensure Australians are among the first in the world to be able to access 5G.”

  • SoftBank turns to Nokia for commercial 5G offering

    SoftBank turns to Nokia for commercial 5G offering

    As an existing supplier of multiple technologies to SoftBank, Nokia’s selection for 5G Radio re-enforces the strong relationship between the two companies, as SoftBank turn to Nokia’s end to end portfolio for 5G.  Nokia’s 5G AirScale supports multiple frequencies, in both distributed and centralized architectures, giving SoftBank tremendous flexibility in its network evolution.

    Nokia’s 5G AirScale will be deployed across Japan, bringing 5G RAN to businesses and consumers alike. The 5G investment will benefit consumers by bringing them a 5G enhanced Mobile BroadBand (eMBB) service, with 5G Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Connectivity (URLLC) and enhanced Machine Type Communication (eMTC) enabling multiple new applications and services for industries in the 5G era.

    John Harrington, Head of Nokia Japan, said, “We are delighted to continue our long-term relationship with SoftBank and to be working with them as a trusted end to end partner at such an important milestone in the transformation to 5G. We are committed  helping SoftBank launch its commercial 5G network.”

    Nokia now has 38 5G commercial contracts, including 20 with named customers. These contracts well illustrate the vendor’s strong thought leadership in 5G. Nokia will continue to be one of the best partners for customers by providing an end-to-end solution and contribute to transform both networks and businesses.

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  • Cinia and MegaFon to develop new Arctic telecom infrastructure

    Cinia and MegaFon to develop new Arctic telecom infrastructure

    The arctic is one of the most environmentally protected areas in the world, making permits for laying cables to be very difficult to obtain.

    Ari-Jussi Knaapila, CEO of Cinia, said, “The Arctic cable will contribute to the socio-economic development of the Arctic areas. The cale is an environmentally sustainable way to boost global, regional and local economies. At the same time, the cable will connect three continents, covering approximately 85 percent of the world’s population.”

    The new route will offer low latency, physical diversity and high network availability which will serve the markets of Europe, some parts of Russia, Japan and North America.

    CEO of MegaFon, Gevork Vermishyan said, “MegaFon is proud to join a major international infrastructure project that will not only connect several continents via the Arctic but also will benefit MEgaFon as a leader of digital opportunities by enabling the development of network infrastructure for customers in the Arctic region and the Far East.”

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  • South Korea discloses number of 5G subscribers

    South Korea discloses number of 5G subscribers

    Consumers have however filed some complaints related to the coverage and speed of 5G. The main problem was that mobile devices were displaying a 5G symbol when users on LTE were near base stations compatible with 5G. The Ministry confirmed that facing such issues is very normal given that operators are still building base stations and upgrading software.

    A total of 54,202 5G base stations have been deployed so far, an increase of 7 per cent from 22 April, however coverage in the country was still restricted to urban and more populous areas.

    Korea has been pioneering the journey to 5G deployment, being one of the first in the world to offer 5G to mobile consumers. Operators in the country had also launched commercial 5G services to businesses using mobile routers.

    Out of the 260,000 subscribers, KT, the country’s second largest operator, has announced it secured 100,000 subscribers so farm whereas SKT and LG Uplus are yet to reveal their figures.

  • Vodafone network outage affects several countries in Europe & Asia

    Vodafone network outage affects several countries in Europe & Asia

    Issues began at around 14:42 BST according to network monitor Down detector. Customers all over the UK reported issues and so did customers in Spain, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Greece, and Portugal.

    Many customers took to Twitter to express their frustration on the matter.

    Vodafone then acknowledged the outage and tweeted, “We are currently investigating a potential outage to our fixed and mobile services. We thank you for your patience as we work to get this resolved.”

    The company has around 19.5 million UK customers and around 444 million globally.

    Initially, it looked more like an isolated issue with customers in some UK cities thought to have been among those affected; however, Economics Correspondent Paul Cogan at Virgin Media TV noticed that Down Detector showed more maps with even more outages.

    He stated, “Vodafone’s problems don’t seem to be restricted to just Europe. Down Detector outage maps show problems in India, Australia, New Zealand, and Turkey.”

    The global disruption was then confirmed when Vodafone Ghana tweeted, “Vodafone Ghana wishes to apologize for the intermittent network challenges experienced by some of our mobile customers. Resolving it remains our topmost priority. We shall keep you updated. Thanks for your patience.”

    Vodafone then apologized for the inconvenience and said the services were back to normal. “This issue has now been fully resolved and normal service has been restored to customers. We thank you for your patience and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.”

    The network outage comes a month after Vodafone set its launch date for its new 5G network in seven UK cities.

    The company last experienced an outage in October 2018.

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  • Taiwan overtakes Singapore in broadband speed

    Taiwan overtakes Singapore in broadband speed

    The global average in terms of broadband speed is 11.03Mbps since May 2019, compared to it being 9.14 at the same time last year. The data from this new research was gathered by a US-based open-source project called Measurement Lab (M-Lab).

    “With average broadband speeds rising by 20.65% in the last year the global picture looks rosy. But the truth is faster countries are the ones lifting the average, pulling away at speed and leaving the slowest to stagnate. Last year, we measured the slowest five countries at 88 times slower than the five fastest. This year they are 125 times slower,” commented Dan Howdle, consumer telecoms analyst at Cable.co.uk, with regards to the M-Lab research.

    The top 15 in the league tables of 2019 comprise of all European and Asian countries, with the US being number 16 on the list.

    Some of the European countries that made it to the top 15 were Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. As for Asian countries, it included Japan and Singapore.

    The league table showed that downloading a movie in HD of around 5GB in size takes 8 minutes and 2 seconds on average in Taiwan while it took 30 hours in Yemen, which was the last-placed country in the league table.

    M-Lab is led by a variety of teams based at Code for Science and Society, Google Princeton University’s PlanetLab, New America’s Open Technology Institute among others.

    “Average speed rankings by country are.. a great starting point for deeper research and statistical analysis of the state of broadband using M-Lab’s global broadband measurement datasets,” said Chris Ritzo, M-Lab’s programme management and community lead.

    The research carried out 276 million speed tests, all on 70 million IP addresses.

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  • Ooredoo Myanmar’s digital library program encourages digital literacy among citizens

    Ooredoo Myanmar’s digital library program encourages digital literacy among citizens

    These figures are a direct result of Ooredoo Myanmar providing internet connectivity to 150 libraries since December 2018 and its latest contribution of 166 laptops. Within the last 6 months (December 2018 – June 2019), Ooredoo’s support for digital libraries have brought significant impact to local communities.

    As of June, the program outcome revealed that Ooredoo’s digital libraries were used by 43% of its visitors to access news and look up learning opportunities. Among the visitors, 39% sought to improve their technical skills and 18% of people did job searches and applied for jobs during their visit.

    The libraries have attracted and motivated more than 63,000 people to visit and improve their digital literacy skills. Over 4,200 people who visited participated in training workshops to learn how to use the internet and improve their digital skills.

    U Tint Naing Htut, Head of Corporate Communications of Ooredoo Myanmar said, ”During the past six months, the number of first-time users has more than doubled in comparison to the last 5 years. This demonstrates that people are trying to catch up with the digital age. Our efforts are on the right track and are enabling people’s digital literacy through connectivity to the internet at digital libraries across the country. People in these communities now have greater access to information online and opportunities to learn digital skills through which they can gain knowledge and expand their horizon.”

    Ooredoo Myanmar and Myanmar Book Aids and Preservation Foundation (MBAPF) began this joint initiative in September 2014 to transform public libraries into digital community centers. Since the beginning of the program, Ooredoo has donated 539 tablets, 166 laptops and provided internet connectivity for 150 libraries across Myanmar, valued over USD 560,000. The program is proving to be a success, with over 300,000 people across rural and peri-urban areas in Myanmar having access to digital devices, 200,000 first-time internet users, and over 200,000 people having received training on how to use the internet, contributing to the building of digital literacy skills among Myanmar citizens.

  • ZTE, Ooredoo Myanmar alliance to display multiple 5G use cases

    ZTE, Ooredoo Myanmar alliance to display multiple 5G use cases

    This standard specifies the technical requirements of centralized control of shared air-conditioners, setting a benchmark for the centralized control operation of the shared economy in the home appliance industry. It is another breakthrough in the wake of the joint release of the industry’s first shared air-conditioning technology standard based on NB-IoT in September 2018 by ZTE, China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute, Haier AC and other partners.

    ZTE, China Telecom and Haier AC carried out a comprehensive evaluation and pre-commercial verification of the shared air-conditioner centralized control model at University of Shanghai For Science and Technology. China Telecom and ZTE provided indoor and outdoor wireless network coverage to ensure stable and reliable signal quality, data transmission, and service applications in the centralized control area. The centralized control based on NB-IoT wireless network can effectively address the problems of traditional centralized control, such as difficult engineering, complex cabling, and overwhelming maintenance.

    With the release of the shared home appliance industry standard, the NB-IoT network can realize the centralized control of temperature, mode and switch of the shared air conditioners, hence the wide application in campus, apartment and hotel scenarios.

    ZTE has always been exploring continuous innovations in the field of IoT. Based on its self-developed IoT platform and its leading edge in the 5G field, ZTE has created a series of end-to-end 5G+ integrated industry solutions in various fields, including 5G+ Smart Campus, 5G+ Industrial Park, 5G+ Smart Water Control, 5G+XR Cloud Coordination, 5G+ Cloud Education, 5G+ Smart Stadium, Smart Home, and Internet of Vehicles. By integrating the cutting-edge technologies, such as big data and AI, with the IoT, ZTE is committed to promoting the incubation and deployment of innovative IoT solutions.

    “We have been exploring the opportunities in each industry with our industry partners to create values by virtue of our experience and capabilities in the ICT field,” said Mr. Yin Gang, vice president of ZTE Corporation. “We’re happy to join hands and connect closely to build a bright future together.”

    ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices, and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, carriers, companies and public sector customers. As part of ZTE’s strategy, the company is committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries.

    To date, ZTE has obtained 25 commercial 5G contracts in major 5G markets such as Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA (Middle East and Africa), etc. ZTE commits 10 percent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations.

  • Myanmar faces Internet blackout

    Myanmar faces Internet blackout

    On Friday, the country’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) urged all telecom operators to suspend the use of internet data in around nine townships across the restive area of Rakhine and its neighboring Chin State.

    Telenor Myanmar said in a statement, “As a basis for its request, the MoTC has referenced disturbances of the peace an internet services to coordinate illegal activities.”

    The order was made under the Telecommunications Law which hut all telecom operators for a period of time which was not specified.

    The army is currently fighting ethnic Rakhine rebels who are searching for greater autonomy within their own region. The Rakhine area is home to many Buddhists who are also fighting on their homeland’s border with the northern Chin state.

    The Rakhine have accused the Myanmar army for committing several abuses against them.

    Many civilians of the region were killed in shellings and crossfires, even whilst they were seeking refuge in monasteries.

    “We have no internet at all. We use the internet to share information through (messaging app) viber,” said Kyaw Soe Moe, head of Inn Din village.

    The internet blackout has also impacted local authorities in the region.

    “We have to use the phone, SMS and fax to report back to our headquarters. Fighting is still ongoing here every day,” said a police officer.

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  • Axiata eyeing new partnerships just two weeks after Telenor deal ends

    Axiata eyeing new partnerships just two weeks after Telenor deal ends

    Two weeks after the abrupt cancellation of the mega-merger proposal between Axiata Group Bhd and Telenor, President and CEO of Axiata Group Jamaludin Ibrahim has made it clear that the company would begin focusing on forming partnerships with competitor markets, namely those within Indonesia and Malaysia, in the next three to five years.

    Axiata is one of Asia’s leading telecommunications conglomerates and Malaysia’s largest wireless carrier, serving over 300 million customers from India to Cambodia, so it’s no surprise that the company is still looking to pursue other mergers as a major operating strategy.

    “Consolidation is key to future-proof us in the medium term given the challenges in the industry,” Jamaludin said. “The cancellation of the merger does not deter us from looking at other possibilities.”

    Although he did not reveal who these potential partners may be, it was reported that Axiata and CK Hutchison had already organised informal discussions about a joint venture for their businesses in Indonesia.

    Earlier in the month, Axiata had abandoned talks with Telenor to merge their Asian operations and create an entity that could have seen them generate over $13 billion in sales alone, due to complexities related to the deal.

    The company is currently refocusing its business target and operational efficiency. “We believe that profit and cash aren’t good enough because the industry is slowing down,” Jamaludin said.

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  • ZTE launches industry’s first 5G NB-IoT-based joint home appliances standard

    ZTE launches industry’s first 5G NB-IoT-based joint home appliances standard

    ZTE, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, together with China Telecom and Haier AC, has today released the industry’s first 5G NB-IoT-based shared air-conditioner centralized control standard.

    This standard specifies the technical requirements of centralized control of shared air-conditioner, setting a benchmark for the centralized control operation of the shared economy in the home appliance industry. It is another breakthrough in the wake of the joint release of the industry’s first shared air-conditioning technology standard based on NB-IoT in September 2018 by ZTE, China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute, Haier AC and other partners.ZTE, China Telecom and Haier AC carried out a comprehensive evaluation and pre-commercial verification of the shared air-conditioner centralized control model at University of Shanghai For Science and Technology. China Telecom and ZTE provided indoor and outdoor wireless network coverage to ensure stable and reliable signal quality, data transmission, and service applications in the centralized control area. The centralized control based on NB-IoT wireless network can effectively address the problems of traditional centralized control, such as difficult engineering, complex cabling, and overwhelming maintenance.

    With the release of the shared home appliance industry standard, the NB-IoT network can realize the centralized control of temperature, mode and switch of the shared air conditioners, hence the wide application in campus, apartment and hotel scenarios.

    ZTE has always been exploring continuous innovations in the field of IoT. Based on its self-developed IoT platform and its leading edge in the 5G field, ZTE has created a series of end-to-end 5G+ integrated industry solutions in various fields, including 5G+ Smart Campus, 5G+ Industrial Park, 5G+ Smart Water Control, 5G+XR Cloud Coordination, 5G+ Cloud Education, 5G+ Smart Stadium, Smart Home, and Internet of Vehicles. By integrating the cutting-edge technologies, such as big data and AI, with the IoT, ZTE is committed to promoting the incubation and deployment of innovative IoT solutions.

    “We have been exploring the opportunities in each industry with our industry partners to create values by virtue of our experience and capabilities in the ICT field,” said Mr. Yin Gang, vice president of ZTE Corporation. “We’re happy to join hands and connect closely to build a bright future together.”

    ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices, and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, carriers, companies and public sector customers. As part of ZTE’s strategy, the company is committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries.

    To date, ZTE has obtained 25 commercial 5G contracts in major 5G markets such as Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA (Middle East and Africa), etc. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and d

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  • Singtel Dashes Ahead of Grab In Survey On Deposits

    Singtel Dashes Ahead of Grab In Survey On Deposits

    A greater percentage of respondents expressed willingness to park money with Singtel compared to Grab, a survey conducted by CGS-CIMB finds. In a recent survey conducted by local brokerage CGS-CIMB, participants were given a scenario whereby they were offered a slight premium (another 30 basis points) to market rates at new digital banks. In this case, 45 percent of the respondents were willing to place fixed deposits with Singtel compared to just 33 percent for Grab. Only two choices were provided to survey respondents.

    We noted a clear difference in the trust levels accorded to Singtel and Grab, based on their willingness to use these entities as a depository institution given an identical set of circumstances, said CGS-CIMB analyst Andrea Choong in the report.

    Singtel and Grab, which operate digital wallets Singtel Dash and Grab Pay respectively, have expressed interests in applying for Singapore’s digital banking licenses. This prompted the local broker to do a survey of preferences.  The brokerage surveyed 139 respondents from various industries, with a larger proportion of them from the finance industry. Those aged between 30 and 50 years made up three-quarters of the sample pool.

    Testing for depositors’ sensitivities to interest rates with an additional 50 basis premium over the rates offered by the digital banks above, 55 percent of those who were previously unwilling to place fixed deposits with Singtel would now in this case, compared to just 40 percent for Grab, the brokerage said.

    CGS-CIMB estimates that 4 to 11 percent of deposits from the domestic banking unit is at risk of being taken by the upcoming new digital banks in Singapore. However, the brokerage acknowledged that this simulation does not take into account «retaliatory measures» by incumbent banks and the effects of further Fed rate cuts.

    The brokerage surveyed 139 respondents from various industries, with a larger proportion of them from the finance industry. Those aged between 30 and 50 years made up 75 percent of the sample pool.

    The fight for deposits is essential for digital banks, as they need cheap retail deposits to move towards profitability. The Monetary Authority of Singapore, in setting out the guidelines for digital banks here, had made it clear that digital bank applicants cannot engage in predatory pricing behavior, and must show a path towards profitability in their five-year financial projections.

    Currently, DBS, OCBC and UOB’s Singdollar deposits account for 24 percent, 17 percent and 20 percent of total deposits in the domestic banking unit – the unit that mainly accounts for Singdollar deposits.

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  • Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees to provide rural broadband in New Zealand

    Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees to provide rural broadband in New Zealand

    Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees have joined forces in an effort to deliver broadband and mobile services to twenty rural areas across New Zealand.

    “Keeping Kiwis connected is a top priority for Vodafone, and we’re thrilled to be working alongside Spark, 2degrees and the Government to bring connectivity to rural New Zealand, which is the powerhouse of our economy,” said Vodafone New Zealand’s chief executive, Jason Paris.

    He added, “For this sector to remain competitive they need fast broadband and mobile coverage- not just in offices, but on farms, in schools and on the roads. This once in a generation opportunity for all three mobile network operators to provide both competitive ultra-fast broadband and world-class 4G mobile infrastructure will not only deliver the connectivity for rural New Zealand, but also the safety of Kiwis living in those remote areas.”

    There are also plans to introduce this technology for connectivity to at least 500 more sites in rural New Zealand. They will be given access to high-speed wireless broadband as well as high-quality mobile coverage.

    Jolie Hodson, CEO of Spark, stated, “The connectivity is much needed to bridge the digital divide for rural communities and help the rural sector remain competitive. Bringing together the investment from Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees along with the Government’s RBI2 funding has been the key to providing service into more challenging and remote areas of New Zealand.”

    Under the Rural Broadband Initiative 2 and the Mobile Black Spot fund, the government of New Zealand (through Crown Infrastructure Partner) has granted the RCG permission to become the infrastructure provider. The RCG project aims to deliver mobile and broadband coverage to around 38,000 rural households and businesses.

    Paul Mathewson, CCO of Spark, said, “We’re proud as an industry to be able to collaborate and work together where it makes sense – and our RCG partnership with Spark and Vodafone is the perfect example.

    “Connecting Kiwis with their loved ones or the people they do business with is at the heart of what drives us at 2degrees, and we’re thrilled that fast connectivity is going to reach the furthest and most remote corners of New Zealand.”

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