Elon Musk's Starlink contributes NZ$12 million to NZ's TDL, surpassing $10m revenue threshold with 37k rural customers.

Elon Musk's Starlink will contribute NZ$12 million to New Zealand's Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL), marking its first payment as its revenue exceeded the $10 million threshold. With over 37,000 customers, primarily in rural areas, Starlink's contribution will support non-commercial telecommunications projects, including rural broadband and emergency services. The TDL, reduced from $50 million, faces calls for reinstatement to fund expansions like Chorus's $2.5 billion Ultrafast Broadband initiative.

October 23, 2024
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