Kurt Hignet from Blue Mouse Technologies joined Ron Fiedler on Podcast City Radio.

Kurt has been flat out with hardware sales, selling laptops, gaming computers, and basic computers this week.

In addition, they have been selling inks, printers, and toners, with a roaring trade.

Ron and Kurt had a conversation about the struggles of sourcing supplies and the impact of relying too much on China for parts.

Kurt explained that his computer stuff is usually sourced from a supplier in Adelaide, while their inks come from a supplier in Sydney.

Ron and Kurt discussed the importance of having a local supplier to fix technical and hardware issues.

Finally, they discussed the topic of NBN and the various types of technology and services it encompasses.

NBN stands for National Broadband Network, and it is a high-speed connection that allows Australians to access the internet and other digital services with greater speed and reliability.

It is available in different types of technology, including fibre to the premises, fibre to the curb, fibre to the node, and fixed wireless and satellite services.

The conversation discusses the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Australia. The participants discuss the different types of NBN connections available, including fiber to the node, fiber to the premises, Skymaster for rural areas, fixed wireless, and mobile broadband from telcos.

They talk about the speeds of each connection and how they vary, as well as the fact that new buildings must have fiber to the premises connections.

They also mention hybrid fiber coaxial, which is the old Foxtel connection and fixed wireless, which is a connection with a little antenna dish on the roof.

Finally, they talk about using a small box with a chip, which is a mobile provider's internet connection, and how it can be faster than the NBN.

In this conversation, the two discuss the benefits of having fast internet access with 5G coverage.

They mention many mobile providers offer data plans with 100-200 gigs of data for around $50 a month.

The conversation then shifts to how people are increasingly relying on their mobile phones and tablets for everyday tasks, and how technology has advanced to the point where it is practically a necessity.

The two then suggest that people need to start looking into upgrading to the next generation of internet technology in order to keep up with the changing times.

Timestamps

0:00:00

Interview with Kurt Hignet of Blue Mouse Technologies

0:01:36

Overview of NBN: A Conversation with Kurt from Kurt's Computers

0:03:15

Discussion on Different Types of NBN Connections in Australia

0:09:03

Conversation on the Benefits of 5G Internet and Mobile Plans

0:10:38

Conversation on Upgrading Mobile Phone Data and Specials at Kurt's Store

0:12:25

Interview with Kurt Hignet of Blue Mouse Technologies

24-03-2023