National Broadband Network Project

Overview:

• The National Broadband Network is the largest-ever telecommunications infrastructure project in Australian history, and it is due to be completed four years ahead of time at a saving of A$30 billion.
• The project itself is an Australian national wholesale open-access data network project, with both wired and radio communication components, being rolled out and operated by NBN Co.
• It entails the replacement of the existing copper cable telephony network which is approaching the end of its life, and addresses the rapidly growing demand for internet access to support a growing range of services and provide broadband access to 93% of the Australian population at 100 Mbit/s.
• By 2020 it is expected that all the infrastructure would have been built that enables all homes, businesses and communities across Australia to access high speed broadband.

Adam Majeed - Regional editor