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Telstra/Starlink home internet is here

Here’s what you need to know Telstra Announcement 26.03.24 After launching satellite internet for Enterprise customers at the end of last year, we’re announcing it’s ready for Aussie homes. We are excited to be bringing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, powered by Starlink, to our customers across Australia.  After months of comprehensive testing –…


IT sector ‘disappointed’ at election debate

‘They didn’t know we existed’ Benjamin Seeder – Examiner Newspaper 24.03.24 Tasmania’s leading advocate for the information technology sector (ICT) has said he is “surprised and disappointed” that issues facing the key industry have not been raised during the state election. TasICT chief executive Steve Adermann said information technology is growing more and more critical…


Digital inclusion and literacy

Tasmanian Labor Media Release Key Points A Rebecca White Labor Government will deliver more digital support, literacy instruction, education and connectivity by leveraging our Online Access Centre network. Labor has fought for the Online Access Centre network over the past decade of Liberal Government.  We know how important these digital services are in our regional…


ICT to Benefit From Whole-Of-Government Approach

Tasmanian Liberals Media Statement 20.03.24 Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future – Tasmania’s established Advanced Technology Industries can continue to go from strength-to-strength. Minister for Science and Technology, Madeleine Ogilvie, said that only the Liberals have a Strong Plan to harness the exponential growth of Tasmania’s respected Advanced Technology Industries. “Tasmania has already…


NBN to turbo-charge high-speed tiers

NBN Co has launched a proposal to provide five times faster download speeds on its popular nbn Home Fast product, which would see wholesale download speeds accelerate from 100/20 Mbps to 500/50 Mbps1 at no extra wholesale cost to retailers.NBN Co is proposing to provide the accelerated speeds to customers connected to the nbn® network…


Business Lobby Sets Out (Election) Wishlist

Media release – 9 February 2024 Political leaders urged to work with business to get Tasmania moving On Wednesday, Tasmania’s a number of major industry peak bodies met to discuss issues affecting Tasmanian businesses. TCCI CEO, and meeting organiser, Michael Bailey said that many issues were discussed. “Clearly, business conditions are challenging,” Mr Bailey said.…