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July 18, 2023

48: Low Earth Orbit Satellites. Delivering What NBN Hasn't.

45 minutes

Podcast Discussion Points

What are LEO’s and why are they so revolutionary?

LEO benefits to the NBN.

Why hasn’t the NBN delivered the internet service originally promised?

LEO vs land based internet infrastructure?

Price and speed comparison.

Is launching a low earth orbit satellite less expensive than building land based infrastructure?

Could LEO’s deliver all of Australia’s total internet requirement?

Is 5g broadband an alternative to NBN fixed wire?

Is the Australian Government preparing to sell the NBN after writing down its value by $31bn?

The effects of low earth orbit satellites on a hamburger.

Dive Deeper
Paul Budde's broadband blog.
https://paulbudde.com/category/blog/nbn-ftth-broadband/

Starlink Availability
https://www.starlink.com/map

Vocus Starlink
https://www.vocus.com.au/enterprise/connectivity/satellite-services/vocus-satellite-starlink?utm_campaign=fy23-starlink-dg&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=satellite&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInubhvY-GgAMVyKGWCh2Crgz4EAAYASAAEgL1xPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Asian Development Bank article on LEO's
https://www.adb.org/news/features/five-ways-low-earth-orbit-satellites-impact-asia-pacific

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