scholarly journals SafetyNet - A New Approach to Rural and Remote Communications

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
John De Ridder ◽  
Robin Eckermann
Keyword(s):  
Black Spot ◽  
Universal Service ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Large Step ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Universal Service Obligation ◽  
Remote Communications ◽  
Fixed Wireless ◽  
Radical Approach

Rural and remote areas will continue to struggle to keep up with urban telecommunications despite the progress that has been made with initiatives such as the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and the NBN fixed wireless and satellite. But, now a more radical approach is needed as we consider updating the Universal Service Obligation, public safety network options and mobile roaming. Instead of more expensive small gains at the margin, or a counterproductive roaming arrangements, we should take a large step forward by having the Commonwealth, States and MNOs work together.

scholarly journals SafetyNet - A New Approach to Rural and Remote Communications

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
John De Ridder ◽  
Robin Eckermann
Keyword(s):  
Black Spot ◽  
Universal Service ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Large Step ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Universal Service Obligation ◽  
Remote Communications ◽  
Fixed Wireless ◽  
Radical Approach

Rural and remote areas will continue to struggle to keep up with urban telecommunications despite the progress that has been made with initiatives such as the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and the NBN fixed wireless and satellite. But, now a more radical approach is needed as we consider updating the Universal Service Obligation, public safety network options and mobile roaming. Instead of more expensive small gains at the margin, or a counterproductive roaming arrangements, we should take a large step forward by having the Commonwealth, States and MNOs work together.

scholarly journals Glaucoma: a new approach for detection in rural eye care

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2960
Author(s):  
Mahesh B. Mawale ◽  
Abhaykumar Kuthe ◽  
Ravishekhar Dhakate ◽  
Padma Pawane ◽  
Sandeep W. Dahake
Keyword(s):  
Intraocular Pressure ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
New Device ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Detection And Diagnosis ◽  
Early Detection And Diagnosis

Background:There is a dare need of a device for the measurement of intraocular pressure by making the contact of plunger with closed eyelid eliminating the need of anesthesia and expert ophthalmologist. The main purpose of this study is to develop a device for the indicative measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) of eyeball, a key cause for glaucoma.Methods:TRIZ ‘The theory of solving inventor’s problem’ is an era of technical development and innovation. Developing a device for detecting glaucoma by using TRIZ and top ten innovative principles recommended by expanded TRIZ matrix can exceed the disadvantages that classic tonometer has. The field of Ophthalmology will be experiencing a paradigm shift towards the use of collaborative approach of classical and expanded TRIZ.Results:In early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma accurate measurement of IOP is important. The methods and devices which are available for the measurement of IOP have their own limitations which cause discomfort to the patients during measurement and needs anesthesia. This approach shows a good result in development of a device for detecting glaucoma in patient’s eye through eyelid instead of cornea.Conclusions:There is a substantial need for early detection and diagnosis of glaucoma in rural and remote areas (worldwide). This study has demonstrated the development of new device for detection of glaucoma using TRIZ, will help the medical practitioners in rural and remote areas for detection of glaucoma. 

scholarly journals Better Telecommunications Services for all Australians

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-107
Author(s):  
Reg Coutts
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Universal Service ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
The World ◽  
Telecommunications Services ◽  
Universal Service Obligation ◽  
Regional Australia ◽  
Roll Out

The Universal Service Obligation (USO) scheme we have in place in Australia in 2015 was put in place over 25 years ago when the world was very different than what it is today. The paper documents how the current USO entrenches an annual subsidy of some $300 to Telstra to provide a standard telephone service over an aging copper infrastructure to regional and remote premises across Australia. The current expensive USO scheme is inadequate for people in remote and regional Australia and in the light of the NBN roll out and the demand for mobile services is in urgent need of review. The paper reviews the approach taken to providing high cost telecommunications services in rural areas both developed and developing economies across the world and draws lessons for devising a basis for a way forward. Given the now bipartisan acceptance of the rural and remote component of the NBN roll out and drawing on these lessons, now is the opportunity to scrap the current USO scheme and establish a Universal Service Fund (USF) where the NBN is the Universal Infrastructure wholesale provider with alternative retailers. The paper supports five practical interrelated recommendations that diverts current USO funding to ensure broadband and mobile services extension in rural and remote Australia as well as reimagining future payphones around public WiFi and rural community innovation.

National Convergence or Localism? Rural and Remote Communications

1998 ◽  
Vol 88 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Molnar
Keyword(s):  
Communications Technology ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Commercial Television ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Telecommunications Infrastructure ◽  
Crucial Problem ◽  
Rural And Remote Areas ◽  
Communications Services ◽  
Community Input ◽  
Remote Communications

In 1985, when the Aussat domestic satellites were launched, there was considerable political hope that this new form of communications technology would help to minimise some of the communications disadvantages experienced by Australians living in rural and remote areas. However, a crucial problem with Aussat and other communications services conceived of as metropolitan solutions to rural and remote disadvantage is that the distinct communications needs of rural and remote Australians were not sufficiently addressed. The Remote Commercial Television Services are a good example of this. Specific services, like ABC Regional Radio, have also begun to blur the line between metropolitan and regional. In 1997, the federal government introduced Networking the Nation, a funding initiative that aims to improve telecommunications infrastructure and access in rural and remote Australia. To date, 96 projects have received funding. Networking the Nation stresses that there must be community input into all projects. It is too early to assess how successful this has been, but some examples of projects funded are discussed.

scholarly journals Better Telecommunications Services for all Australians

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Reg Coutts
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Universal Service ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
The World ◽  
Telecommunications Services ◽  
Universal Service Obligation ◽  
Regional Australia ◽  
Roll Out

The Universal Service Obligation (USO) scheme we have in place in Australia in 2015 was put in place over 25 years ago when the world was very different than what it is today. The paper documents how the current USO entrenches an annual subsidy of some $300 to Telstra to provide a standard telephone service over an aging copper infrastructure to regional and remote premises across Australia. The current expensive USO scheme is inadequate for people in remote and regional Australia and in the light of the NBN roll out and the demand for mobile services is in urgent need of review. The paper reviews the approach taken to providing high cost telecommunications services in rural areas both developed and developing economies across the world and draws lessons for devising a basis for a way forward. Given the now bipartisan acceptance of the rural and remote component of the NBN roll out and drawing on these lessons, now is the opportunity to scrap the current USO scheme and establish a Universal Service Fund (USF) where the NBN is the Universal Infrastructure wholesale provider with alternative retailers. The paper supports five practical interrelated recommendations that diverts current USO funding to ensure broadband and mobile services extension in rural and remote Australia as well as reimagining future payphones around public WiFi and rural community innovation.

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