Wireless Dynamics is to be a partner for the Government’s Rural Capacity Upgrade, helping to upgrade capacity on congested rural broadband networks.
Wireless Dynamics, a Te Kūiti-based internet provider, has announced it is to be a partner for the Government’s Rural Capacity Upgrade (RCU).
The Government recently unveiled this $47 million initiative, which will see it partnering with local internet providers to upgrade capacity on congested rural broadband networks nationwide.
Wireless Dynamics describes itself as a Kiwi-owned internet provider, with more than 60 sites covering 2500-plus square kilometres of the King Country.
According to its website, it is continually expanding.
The RCU initiative to expand rural network services will include building cell towers in rural areas to improve performance and speeds for locals who are not currently able to access reliable and fast broadband. It will also upgrade existing cell towers.
“The project is a massive push for rural internet connectivity in New Zealand as it will see 47,000 rural households around the country experiencing faster internet speeds and better reception by the end of 2024,” Wireless Dynamics Website director Jeremy Earl said.
“For Wireless Dynamics this project means we will be increasing capacity within the West Coast portion of our network, which includes areas like Tahaaroa and Kāwhia.
“We expect the upgrades to enhance the experience for over 400 customers and [they] will be completed by 2024.
“We are proud to be playing a major role in this vital project, and thrilled that this investment will help us continue our mission of ensuring rural communities and farming families in the King Country have access to fast, reliable and cost-effective broadband.”
The announcement followed the appearance last week of a notice on the door of PC Soft, at 199 Rora St, in which Jeremy – who is a director of both companies – said he had decided to close the retail side of that business because of the ongoing economic down-turn and inflating expenses.
“We appreciate your years of support and custom and have endeavored to keep our store and (retail) services going as long as possible,” he said.
Following the store’s May 5 closure, PC Soft is continuing to service support requests for existing customers by appointment.
Jeremy said more details about PC Soft’s retail business closing would be communicated to customers over the next few months, when he had found another IT service provider to take over servicing support requests.
