Residents and businesses in regional, remote, and rural areas like Eden-Monaro are benefiting from faster broadband and increased data. This improvement comes as a result of the Albanese Government’s completion of $480 million dollars worth of upgrades to NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless and Satellite services.
PHOTO: Residents in Eden-Monaro are enjoying faster internet speeds after NBN upgrades.
In Eden-Monaro, the upgrades have facilitated enhanced internet speeds and data capacity for around 14,500 premises in the region. The investment marks a substantial improvement, with fixed wireless download speeds more than doubling from previous averages.
The upgrades provide essential support for businesses, aid remote working capabilities, and provide access to key online services.
Kristy McBain, Member for Eden-Monaro, highlighted the upgrade’s transformative impact on the region: “Having reliable internet isn’t just a nice to have, it’s an absolute necessity – which is why we continue to get on with the job of connecting more people across Eden-Monaro to high-speed broadband,” Ms McBain said.
“Connecting these 14,500 premises to faster speeds is part of our record investment in the NBN, because regional communities deserve affordable, reliable services – just like you’d expect in the city.”
In addition to the fixed wireless improvements, NBN Co has enhanced the Sky Muster satellite service, offering unlimited data and download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, crucial for the more than 200,000 remote users across Australia.
The upgrades utilise advanced 4G and 5G technology, significantly extending service reach and efficiency. According to Michelle Rowland, Minister for Communications, “Fast, reliable, affordable internet is an essential building block of any modern economy, boosting productivity, enabling innovation and creating jobs.”