When will we see more of these?
Posted October 27, 2018 10:00:00When will we get to see more and more of this?
The Federal Government has said that it will provide up to $50 million to the Queensland government to fund a new regional communications system.
Queensland’s communications minister, James Merlino, has revealed the Government will be giving up to 50 per cent of the $50m in grant funding to fund the system.
The Federal Budget is set to come into effect on October 31, meaning the Government is in a position to deliver this much funding for Queensland.
Queenslanders are set to be told about the new system on October 28.
“We are very pleased to be giving this support to Queensland as they seek to make their network more resilient and efficient,” Mr Merlino said.
Queers are set for a new, smarter and faster way of communication.
“It will provide for better communication and more efficient delivery of communications to the people of Queensland, and will also help us to protect our communities from the dangers of extreme weather,” Mr Merlo said.
“As we have already seen with our rain forecasts, Queensland has an excellent record of protecting our citizens and their properties.”
He said the system would be built in the state’s most rural areas, which is where it will be deployed.
Queanastrians will be able to access the new technology by accessing a mobile phone or other internet connection, using a smart device or computer.
Queans will be required to provide their own data and services, and must provide a username and password for access.
Mr Merlino says the system will have the potential to be used by “any Queenslandan or New Zealander”.
“If you can get the right credentials on your mobile device, you can be part of the new network, as we know it will give us a much greater capability to connect people to the services,” he said.
The Government says the new communication system will help reduce congestion in rural areas and reduce the need for costly mobile phone towers.
“The system will allow for the quicker delivery of data to rural areas in remote areas,” Mr Morgan said.
“It has the potential of providing a much faster and more reliable communications network for rural communities.”
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