December 5, 2024

Opinion Articles

Closing the gap in connectivity (Part A)

PART A   This week’s article is split in two over this and next week as there is just too much to cover when commenting on mobile connectivity. With election season upon us and rural mobile networks pushed to their limits during harvest, it’s an ideal moment to examine the persistent gaps and dropouts in mobile coverage. Before diving into the political and economic factors shaping mobile connectivity, let’s take a step back and explore the

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Lost in the signal – Mobile connectivity (Part B)

Last Post, I explored the history of mobile coverage in Western Australia. This week, let’s dig into what’s gone wrong and what can be done to improve connectivity in the bush, particularly following the recent shutdown of 3G. What Does “Good Coverage” Really Mean? To start, let’s clarify the difference between what you think of as good coverage and what your local telco—usually Telstra in the bush—considers acceptable. On many farms or rural properties, you’ve

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