Australian regional councils that do not allow the NBN Co’s fixed wireless towers will have to resort to slower Satellite services for broadband connectivity on the upcoming national broadband network.
Many residents who reside in Yendon, about 16kms out of Ballarat Victoria, complained to their local council about the introduction of fixed wireless towers due to potential radiation concerns. Some scientist believe that radiation levels emitted from these towers are too high so they should be kept well away from permanent residential areas.
Installation recommendations of wireless tower locations state they shouldn’t be erected within 500 meters of a school, however the proposed locations for Yendon are believed to be within 150 meters of the closest occupied house while a further two houses are located an additional 50 meters after that.
Although plans for the NBN’s fixed wireless service extend to only 4% of houses and businesses in some regional areas, it’s still represents a large proportion of the population and appears to be another hurdle for the NBN Co to climb over.
Read more at theage.com.au – Tower ban regions face slower broadband
