BOMBALA residents are a step closer to entering the superfast broadband era, with consultation now underway for the construction of new fixed wireless facilities for the district.
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The fixed wireless network is one of the most advanced in the world. It will utilise advanced 4G technology to deliver speeds of up to 25 megabits per second, which is faster than speeds achieved over the ADSL network in major cities.
Once completed, the new fixed wireless network will enable multiple high definition videos to be streamed at one time and give more equitable access to eHealth and distance education services.
According to Member for Eden-Monaro, Dr Peter Hendy, the progress of the fixed wireless facilities shows the Coalition Government is delivering on its pledge to get the NBN rollout back on track.
“The frustration with the NBN was that having promised so much, Labor delivered so little,” Dr Hendy said.
“This was particularly true in the bush where the fixed wireless rollout was proceeding very slowly and the interim satellite service was over-subscribed.
“The announcement of more progress on the fixed wireless network shows we are delivering on our pledge to get the job done sooner and more affordably for new customers on the network.”
Since last September’s election, the reach of the fixed wireless network has increased threefold nationally, with 132,634 premises now able to access services.
Community consultation across Eden-Monaro will now begin to bring fixed wireless services to outlying areas in both the Bombala and Delegate areas among others.