Alex Stewart: Why Rural Connectivity Faces a Crisis (And What I Told Parliament)

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Policy & Submissions

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 […]

A Warship, Radar, and Why Your Wi-Fi May Have Glitched This Week

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Media

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutesHow an Australian Warship Interrupted Your Wi-Fi Over the last couple of days, we’ve been tracking a bit of a mystery on our network. Early Wednesday morning, multiple WombatNET internet towers across the Wellington region – even those tucked deep in the Hutt Valley – suddenly started dropping connections. At first, we thought the severe […]

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

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Service Information

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you live rurally, choosing the right internet connection can feel like comparing apples to oranges — especially when both are wireless. So what’s the real difference between WombatWireless™ and our 4G+ service? Let’s break it down so you can confidently choose the service that best suits your property, lifestyle, and devices. 🛰️ What Is […]