Nine to Noon: rural broadband, Starlink, and the providers at risk

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RNZ National’s Nine to Noon aired a segment on 22 June 2026 about rural broadband, Starlink, and local providers now at risk of closure. It featured Mark Hooper, telecommunications spokesperson for Federated Farmers, alongside myself. Audio © Kathryn Ryan, Alex Stewart, Mark Hooper, RNZ National, Nine to Noon, 22 June 2026. Source: rnz.co.nz. – This […]

Rural Broadband’s Starlink Dependency: The Missing Context

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WombatNET’s Alex Stewart expands on his 2nd Jun Herald NOW interview: infrastructure dependency stacking, spectrum constraints on local WISPs, and the TDL funding question.

WombatWireless™ X vs 4G+: What’s the Best Rural Broadband Option for You?

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If you live rurally in Wellington, choosing the right WombatNET internet connection can feel like comparing apples to oranges – especially when both are wireless. So what’s the real difference between WombatWireless™ X and our 4G+ service? Let’s break it down so you can confidently choose the service that best suits your property, lifestyle, and […]