Apertura, a provider of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), creates a wireless local loop based around an Optus satellite dish. This allows the broadband supplied by the satellite to be utilised by a number of remote users.
-This is a unique approach. Setting up satellite facilities in regional areas can be costly. Optus and Apertura can now install one dish per group, offering broadband to groups who are otherwise not well serviced," said Chris Hancock, managing director for Optus Business.
The companies claim the service is best suited to established communities, such as schools, churches and medical practitioners.
-One example where this is already working is the private network we have installed for Tatchilla Lutheran College in the McLaren Vale district of South Australia," said Michael Kenneally, director of Apertura. -The school now offers broadband services to students and teachers - and in an innovative arrangement can now onsell these services to parents and others in the broader McLaren Vale community."
ZIGI says IT doesn't understand communications. Well here is a classic example of how to do it.
T(H)elstra could have done it a long time ago, but prefers to use overpriced technology which the average outback user cannot afford. Lateral thinking is NOT one of our "wonderful!" phone companies strong points.
They spend lots of time and money defending their backsides. They wouldn't have to if they did a better job of providing reliable products at a sensible price. They still don't get it. 100% of nothing is NOTHING GUYS.