Dr Gordon Reid inspecting fibre optic cables with NBNCo workers at Saratoga.

28 August 2024

 

THE Federal Government is investing $2.4 billion over four years to provide an additional 1.5 million fibre connections – including 660,00 in regional communities - with speeds of up to one gigabit per second.

 

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland said “Australians are more data hungry than ever, which is why the Albanese Government is delivering the National Broadband Network that families and businesses across the Central Coast want and deserve.

 

“The reality is that the slow copper broadband rolled out by the Coalition is not capable of delivering the speeds and reliability Australians need in 2024.

 

“These upgrades will enable locals to enjoy the benefits of a faster, more reliable world-class fibre connection.

 

“I encourage residents to check the NBN website to see if they are eligible for upgrade and take advantage of the benefits of high-speed broadband”.

 

Eligible households and businesses across Robertson can now access full-fibre broadband upgrades, capable of delivering faster, more reliable broadband. This includes parts of: Blackwall, Booker Bay, Erina, Ettalong Beach, Green Point, Kincumber, Narara, Niagara Park, Pearl Beach, Saratoga, Springfield, Terrigal, Umina Beach, Wamberal, Woy Woy and Yattalunga.

 

Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid said “The average household is consuming more data across more connected devices than ever before, including locals across Robertson.

 

“This is an opportunity for eligible local families and businesses to enjoy faster speeds while working or studying from home, streaming their favourite shows and gaming.

 

“I am proud to be part of a Labor Government that is getting on with the job of delivering world class connectivity in my local region.”

 

Fibre can deliver speeds 18x faster than the average copper connection, and is less likely to drop out or degrade. NBN estimates users save more than 100 hours and $2,580 per year in travel time and costs.

 

The average Australian home now uses more than 22 connected devices, with data usage expected to soar in the coming years.

 

By the end of 2025, 90% of premises on the fixed-line footprint will have access to download speeds of up to one gigabit per second.

 

Full-fibre upgrades are available on-demand when an eligible premise orders an eligible higher-speed plan.

 

To find out if you are eligible, visit 'residential fibre upgrades'.

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