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NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

Agricultural Technology

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays

Unified Communications

AMTA criticises Central Coast Council over tower delays

Residents and emergency services are left with weak coverage as repeated planning requests push mobile tower approvals back by hundreds of days.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Global Stories

Mobile blackspots stories

Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Customer Experience

Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025

Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

Unified Communications

Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding

Unified Communications

Gisborne puts its hand up for Round 2 of Government broadband funding

Gisborne District Council calls for broadband and mobile blackspot funding to extend coverage in key tourism sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2015

Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Unified Communications

Rural connectivity under microscope at Wellington symposium

Service providers and rural users will have their chance to help shape the future of rural connectivity at a Rural Connectivity Symposium in Wellingto.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile blackspots stories

O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line

Unified Communications

O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter lines should soon see fewer signal blackspots as shared 5G rollout reaches 99% of the corridor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

O2 joins Cellnex to boost Brighton Main Line coverage

Unified Communications

O2 joins Cellnex to boost Brighton Main Line coverage

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter routes should soon see fewer blackspots as O2 joins a shared network set to reach 99% of the line.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Project STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gap

Project STRIM warns of Golden Bay telecoms resilience gap

Remote residents in Golden Bay face repeated blackouts because the government says it cannot compel operators to add backup telecoms links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Unified Communications

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Schools, households and agencies face uneven access and safety online as TUANZ urges a national rethink over AI, curriculum and mobile coverage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

One NZ expands Satellite TXT service to Samsung devices

Unified Communications

One NZ expands Satellite TXT service to Samsung devices

One NZ has launched its Satellite TXT service for Samsung Galaxy S25, S23, and S23 Ultra users, aiming to enhance connectivity in mobile blackspots.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025