Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
The Australian government has instructed volunteers to discard thousands of functional broadband testing routers after the conclusion of a government-led performance study. Critics argue that the devices could have been repurposed rather than turned into electronic waste.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding government waste, sustainability, and the lifecycle management of hardware used in public research programs.
SamKnows whiteboxes Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers But the devices could “easily be reflashed.”
The article presents the government's actions alongside the perspective of volunteers who believe the hardware should be salvaged.
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