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VIRTUALISATION Government's satellite phone subsidy gets more generous
VIRTUALISATION Government's satellite phone subsidy gets more generous | Government's satellite phone subsidy gets more generous |
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| by Stuart Corner | |
| Tuesday, 04 August 2009 | |
  
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The subsidy is now available to all individual users and to health and emergency services organisations outside of handheld mobile coverage. Previously, the subsidy was available only outside of the coverage area of mobile devices enhanced by an external antenna. The government says it is now easier for health and emergency services to apply for the subsidy. And where previously there was a limit of two subsidised handsets per organisation, that limit has now been removed. Organisations are able to access subsidies for additional handsets if they can demonstrate a need for more. The subsidy has been increased from 65 percent to 80 percent of the handset cost, to a maximum of $1000, and can be used to replacement handsets purchased over three years ago. The subsidy is paid to dealers who reduce the retail price of the handset accordingly.
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