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  •   Home > News > Technology

    Problems with internet connection in rural areas could soon become a thing of the past

    Problems with internet connection in rural areas could soon become a thing of the past


    A new Commerce Commission report shows low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband could become an option for the 13 percent of Kiwis who can't access fibre.

    Early test results for Starlink show peak hour download speeds are faster than 4G wireless broadband and copper-based VDSL in rural areas.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    General:
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    Law and Order:
    Police say a sizeable dent has been made in an underground cannabis market in the north Waikato 15:27

    Entertainment:
    Michael B. Jordan is trying to be the "best version" of himself 15:23

    Law and Order:
    Diana Camacaro fled Venezuela when a friend close to Nicolás Maduro's regime texted her she was on a list to be arrested 15:07

    Rugby League:
    The NRL's Dolphins have lost Kiwis hooker Jeremy Marshall-King for the opening rounds of the upcoming season following knee surgery 14:57

    Entertainment:
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    Living & Travel:
    The Sydney Kings will be without former league MVP Xavier Cooks for their Australian basketball league visit to the Breakers in Auckland tonight 14:07


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