Australia is sending satellites to space to get Internet to the outback

The Australian government is taking connectivity to new heights, with the launch of two satellites into space to provide Internet access to regional Australia.

The company behind the government's National Broadband Network (NBN) announced on Monday work on its 10 satellite ground stations is complete. Each station will comprise of two 13.5-metre satellite dishes and are situated in New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia

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Following a recent report putting Internet speeds in Australia at 44th in the world, it is hoped the next-generation Ka-band satellite technology will bring 400,000 households in the bush up to speed with their city counterparts Read more...

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