Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesSeven years ago, I visited a rural community that had been begging for better access to connectivity for years. The big telcos had looked at the area, done the math on how many customers they could sign up, and walked away. The community was told they’d need to raise a few hundred thousand dollars themselves […]
Alex Stewart is the founder and Managing Director of WombatNET, a Wellington-based broadband provider dedicated to improving digital access across New Zealand. Since launching the company at age 14, Alex has led initiatives to deliver innovative, community-focused connectivity solutions to rural and underserved regions. He is passionate about infrastructure, digital equity, and using technology to empower people.