Launch of NBN services by satellite
AN ESTIMATED 3195 homes and businesses in more isolated rural areas of the region can begin to connect to affordable, high-speed broadband with the launch of services on NBN’s Sky Muster satellite network today.This is great news for people in more rural areas that will finally be able to access high speed internet.There’s an estimated 3195 homes and businesses in my electorate in rural pockets between Mackay and Townsville who can connect and achieve download speeds of up to 25 megabits per second and uploads of up to 5 megabits, as the Sky Muster service will provided a faster online experience.To be eligible to connect to the service, you must be outside of NBN’s fixed line and fixed wireless coverage areas, and you can find out if you are by visiting www.nbnco.com.au or freecall NBN on 1800 687 626.
NBN rolls out at rapid rate
THE reality regarding access to NBN services for the people of the Mackay region is that it’s happening at a cracking pace, and many residents have access but have not yet opted to connect.The Mackay region, and in fact nearly all of my electorate of Dawson which includes Proserpine and the Whitsundays, Bowen and the Burdekin, will have access to the NBN by the end of next year.That means this region will be two years ahead of the full scheduled rollout prediction of 2020.What we have taking place here is a huge shift in communications technology, and that can get confusing because residents will connect to the NBN via a mix of technologies.