The Hon Michelle Rowland MP

Minister for Communications

Member for Greenway

Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Dr Mike Freelander MP

Member for Macarthur

More ultra-fast NBN services now ready for order in South-West Sydney

Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of Leppington, Bringelly, Rossmore, Austral, Kemps Creek, Catherine Field, Denham Court, Gledswood Hills and Gregory Hills can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

These upgrades will be available on demand where a customer in an eligible premises seeks a higher speed service through their Retail Service Provider.

This will allow residents and businesses to take advantage of the faster speeds which are increasingly important in a digital society and economy.

To further expand the benefits of fibre connections, the Albanese Government’s 2022-23 Budget also has invested $2.4 billion to enable an additional 1.5 million premises to transition from Fibre to the Node (FTTN) to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) by 2025 – over 660,000 of which will be in regional areas.

As a result of the Albanese Government’s investment to enable the NBN’s full potential:

• Close to 90 per cent of the NBN fixed-line footprint will have access to plans based on wholesale speeds of 500Mbps to close to gigabit speeds.
• Around 80 per cent of all regional and remote premises will have access to plans based on wholesale speeds of 100 Mbps or more by late 2025. This was estimated at 33 per cent in March 2022.
• 93 per cent of all Australian homes and businesses will have access to plans based on wholesale speeds of 100 Mbps or more.

For more information on upgrade eligibility, visit www.nbn.com.au/fibreupgrade.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:

“The NBN is a key investment in the nation’s future. Since 2009, the network has kept Australians connected, supported tele-health and remote education, and boosted economic productivity by expanding access to new customers for small businesses.

“The Albanese Government is committed to ensuring that Australians get the full benefit of the NBN’s potential by enabling as many NBN lines to access full fibre connections as possible. Our $2.4 billion investment in the Federal Budget will help ensure the NBN reaches its full potential”.

“Eligible local residents and businesses in parts of South West Sydney will now be able to take advantage of higher speed services as a result of this announcement. Expanding fibre access will ensure Australians are at the forefront of digital connectivity and will help bridge the digital divide”.

Quotes attributable to the Member for Werriwa, Anne Stanley MP:

“The Albanese Government’s investment to expand NBN fibre access will provide better access to families. It will ensure that locals and businesses have the benefits of faster and reliable fibre

connections.”

“I welcome the NBN commitment which will mean faster and reliable NBN to support working from home, small business, study and recreation.”

Quotes attributable to the Member for Macarthur, Dr Mike Freelander MP

“The Albanese Government’s investment to expand NBN fibre access is a gamechanger. This announcement is an opportunity for eligible local families and businesses to enjoy the benefits of a faster, more reliable fibre connection.

“I welcome NBN Co’s commitment to supporting the families and businesses in Macarthur and encourage the community to check the NBN website to see whether they are eligible for an upgrade.

“Under the previous Morrison Government, the NBN was neglected for too long. This had significant impacts on businesses and individuals who were dealing with frustratingly slow broadband speeds, which only made their ability to work and study remotely even harder.

“As our businesses, schools and community groups move more and more online, I am proud to be part of a government that is investing in enhancing NBN access in Macarthur.

Media Contact: Anne Stanley MP (02) 8783 0977