Figure 4.
The image depicts a four-column table with the headers Background, Problem Statement, Outcome, and Gold Star Solution. The Background column describes the Regional Connectivity Program funding Round 1 supporting alternative fixed wireless in Central Queensland towns Bluff, Dingo, and Duaringa, outlines the role of Queensland Capacity Network Q C N as a government-owned backhaul provider, and notes changes in delivery partners. The Problem Statement column describes poor community engagement, affordability barriers, limited marketing, high installation fees, reliance on satellite or A D S L services, functional literacy gaps among Aboriginal adults, and presents a Pegasus Internet plan table with speeds, monthly prices, installation prices, and unlimited downloads. The Outcome column states very low uptake of Q C N connections due to cost, misinformation about n b n products, lack of address-level detail, and limited reach to surrounding agricultural areas. The Gold Star Solution column proposes n b n fixed wireless as a better place-based solution with lower costs, no installation fees, higher speeds, more provider choice, community engagement support, assistance for local government grant applications, and improved prospects for future upgrades.CASE STUDY 1 Regional Connectivity Program: Poor community engagement to understand place-based needs and solutions
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