NBN Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade

Overview

The NBN Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade Program (the program) will provide funding in 2021-22. The program forms part of the Australian Government’s 2022-23 Budget. The purpose of the program is to improve the quality of broadband services available for the more than one million households and businesses that can access NBN services via the NBN fixed wireless and satellite networks. This will enable Australians accessing these services in regional, remote and peri-urban Australia to realise the full potential of digital technologies and communications services. The objectives of the program are: To upgrade and future proof the NBN fixed wireless network To enable the maximum possible data increase for NBN Sky Muster satellite users To improve the quality of broadband services available to the one million premises in the NBN fixed wireless and satellite footprint. The intended outcomes of the program are: Expansion of the NBN fixed wireless network to cover additional areas currently able to access the NBN via NBN Sky Muster satellite services For premises on the NBN fixed wireless network: Access to increased peak wholesale speeds (both download and upload speeds) and increased minimum busy hour speeds For premises on the NBN Sky Muster satellite network: Access to increased data allowances and enhanced satellite network performance.