Portable Wi-fi to Support Disaster-Hit Communities

Published on September 21, 2024

Satellites and solar panels will be rolled out to keep New South Wales (NSW) communities connected as bushfire season approaches. The state government is rolling out portable equipment—hooked up to Elon Musk’s Starlink network—that will deliver back-up internet connectivity during natural disasters so communities and emergency responders can stay connected. The technology includes trailer-mounted, solar-powered satellite internet stations that can provide wi-fi coverage to a roughly 500-metre radius. There are four portable connectivity units on the way that can be combined to cover a larger area. The units will also be available in Service NSW disaster-recovery centres, alongside a satellite-equipped vehicle so the agency can set up temporary offices with internet access....

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