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 satellite launch signals jobs and connections
TODAY’s launch of the NBN Co Sky Muster satellite means high speed broadband for those in remote areas is one step closer, as are the associated 900 extra jobs in Queensland the total NBN Co rollout requires.The Sky Muster satellite will provide high speed broadband capability in some of the more remote areas of the country so if there are pockets in this region which can not be reached by other TODAY’s launch of the NBN Co Sky Muster satellite means high speed broadband for those in remote areas is one step closer, as are the associated 900 extra jobs in Queensland the total NBN Co rollout requires.The Sky Muster satellite will provide high speed broadband capability in some of the more remote areas of the country so if there are pockets in this region which can not be reached by other TODAY’s launch of the NBN Co Sky Muster satellite means high speed broadband for those in remote areas is one step closer, as are the associated 900 extra jobs in Queensland the total NBN Co rollout requires.The Sky Muster satellite will provide high speed broadband capability in some of the more remote areas of the country so if there are pockets in this region which can not be reached by other methods, this satellite will provide that connectivity.It also means the need for up to 900 extra workers in Queensland to speed up the total NBN rollout.