The area in Rotokawa where better broadband services are available after Chorus fnished work on a new fibre-fed roadband cabinet today.
The area in Rotokawa where better broadband services are available after Chorus fnished work on a new fibre-fed roadband cabinet today.
Rotokawa residents now have access to faster broadband.
Chorus has today finished work on a new fibre-fed roadband cabinet in Rotokawa, meaning local residents can now benefit from better broadband services in the area.
Chorus general manager of infrastructure Ed Beattie said there was no question that access to betterbroadband make a significant difference to the lives of rural New Zealanders.
"Chorus has always been passionate about improving rural connectivity throughout New Zealand. That's why we are pleased to be able to deliver improved broadband to the residents of Rotokawa," he said.
"In practical terms, for rural businesses, such as farms, this means better connection to services like livestock improvement records and markets overseas, as well as improving time management through online purchasing. Technology plays a big part in modern farming and now residents in Rotokawa can be part of that.
"By upgrading the infrastructure in Rotokawa, it not only means broadband will now be more consistent and reliable, in some cases it also means that people who have previously been on a waiting list for a broadband service can now access one."
Mr Beattie said that although the broadband network has been upgraded, residents in Rotokawa also have an important part to play in making the most of the upgraded broadband capability.
Communications Minister Amy Adams said she was thrilled that Rotokawa residents have access to faster broadband and the economic and social benefits this will bring through the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative.
"Reliable access to the internet at home and at work and better mobile coverage where you are means better business tools, more ways to connect with customers and suppliers, new technologies for precision agriculture to explore, as well as more incentives for young people to stay in the area - these are some of the opportunities for your community," she said.
"The Government's rural broadband programme reflects our commitment to rural communities - we are working with our private sector partners to provide services and coverage that would not otherwise be feasible."
For more information about the improved broadband services now available in Rotokawa, people can go to www.chorus.co.nz/maps, or call their internet service provider.
