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N4L connects remotest schools with 4G network upgrade
All three schools in the Chatham Islands are now better connected for digital N4L connects remotest schools with 4G network upgrade learning. In April, Network for Learning (N4L) and Wireless Nation successfully completed a six-week project to roll out of the Rural Connectivity Group’s (RCG) new 4G network. This gives 53 students and five teachers at Kaingaroa School, Pitt Island School and Te One School – New Zealand’s remotest schools – access to a more reliable and faster satellite link to the internet. Prior to the upgrade, the Chatham Islands frequently experienced internet outages due to their remote location and wet and windy climate. “It’s now reliable especially when our students are on Mathletics!” said Philip Graydon, Principal of Kaingaroa School. “Previously, about 30 per cent of Zoom calls would fail and drop out. Since the install, no Zoom or Teams calls have failed.” N4L CEO, Larrie Moore added: “We’re delighted to be able to bring 4G to these three schools. The new network will offer more learning opportunities and experiences to a -konga, giving them brighter futures.”
About the Chatham Islands
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Composed of 10 islands, the archipelago lies about 840km east of New Zealand. They were first settled around 1500CE by the Moriori people. Today, only Chatham Island (Re -kohu) and Pitt Island (Rangiauria) are inhabited, with approximately 780 residents. The economy is based on fishing and crayfishing. Did you know? The Chathams observe their own time, 45 minutes ahead of New Zealand.
