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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.

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     Today's News

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    Entertainment:
    Amanda Seyfried was puzzled by Timothee Chalamet's message to his partner Kylie Jenner at the Critics Choice Awards 15:23

    Soccer:
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    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Lopez wants her next partner to "accept" her for all that she is 14:53

    Entertainment:
    Michael B. Jordan needed therapy after starring in Black Panther 14:23

    Soccer:
    A massive fortnight is on the cards for the Phoenix women - as they prepare to face the top two teams in the A-League 14:06

    Entertainment:
    KISS rocker Peter Criss believes beating cancer was a "miracle" 13:53

    Politics:
    Costly change of plans for some holiday makers, stuck on the wrong side of the Cook Strait 13:46

    Rugby League:
    The threat of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of Cairns Taipans Australian basketball league game against rivals Brisbane today 13:27

    Entertainment:
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