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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

    Business:
    A global shortage of beef could be playing a key role in skyrocketing domestic mince prices 12:26

    Living & Travel:
    Some Jetstar flights grounded due to global recall of Airbus A320 planes 12:26

    Entertainment:
    Machine Gun Kelly made a shock confession about his sex life as he performed at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this week 12:08

    Business:
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    Entertainment:
    Sydney Sweeney says women, including herself, find it hard to ask for help as they don't want to be viewed as "weak" 11:38

    Entertainment:
    Charli xcx admits being a "pop star" is "fun" - but it's also "stupid" and "embarrassing" at times 11:08

    Rugby:
    French captain Antoine Dupont is set for his return to rugby after an eight-month layoff with injury 11:06

    Living & Travel:
    Travel chaos as a number of Air New Zealand and Jetstar flights are cancelled around the country 10:46

    Politics:
    Labour's leader is not shying away from a campaign in the Maori seats 10:46

    Entertainment:
    Beyoncé hit the track with Sir Lewis Hamilton for a 200mph hot lap at the 2025 Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 10:38


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