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Government approval for HiBIS programHiBIS is a $107.8 million initiative providing incentive payments

Government approves Multiemedia's
NewSat for HiBIS program

The Federal Department of Communications has today advised Multiemedia that its NewSat division has been approved as a provider under the Government's
Higher Bandwidth Incentive Scheme (HiBIS).

HiBIS is a $107.8 million initiative providing incentive payments to supply higher bandwidth services in regional, rural and remote areas at prices comparable to those available in metropolitan areas.

Multiemedia CEO, Adrian Ballintine, said "the Government's approval is further recognition of the advanced technology used by NewSat in its broadband
satellite services. This follows on from our recent Government approval for provision of services under the Broadband for Health Program.

We are delighted to be approved for this initiative, which will enable a great number of Australian households and small businesses to access high quality
broadband internet. Furthermore they can now do it in an affordable and sustainable manner".
NewSat's two-way broadband service enables customers to access the competitive advantage of satellite communications. It achieves download times which are 15 to 20 times faster than dial-up connections and is more user-friendly, flexible and cost-effective than comparable land based services to many areas.
"We have a great product offering, an excellent team and advanced technology.

We are ready to take advantage of this new opportunity to improve the quality of
communications for many Australians," Mr Ballintine concluded.
ADRIAN BALLINTINE
Chief Executive Officer
Multiemedia Limited
Mr Adrian Ballintine on (03) 9674 4644, or
by email at
[email protected]