A record number of Australian families could experience faster internet under a newly proposed plan set by the National Broadband Network to replace outdated connections.
The upgrade scheme offers full-fibre connections at no extra cost for an estimated 2 million households.
Upgrading requires opting into a high-speed plan through the household’s current internet service provider.
This initiative is boosted by a hefty $2.4bn infusion included in the 2022 October budget.
An enhanced browsing and gaming experience is promised by NBN, including a substantial reduction in download times for large files such as video games.
The upgrade plan is part of the government’s $2.4bn election pledge to bolster internet access across the nation, targeting specifically over 660,000 premises in regional areas.
Communications Minister, Michelle Rowland, praised this upgrade’s potential benefit for data-intensive households and businesses that depend on robust broadband.
Fibre-to-the-home was a key component of Labor’s NBN plan, discontinued post the 2013 election, suggesting a return to the original vision.
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