The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Minister for Communications

The Hon Kristy McBain MP
Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
Member for Eden-Monaro

Households and businesses in Yass, Tumut, Merimbula, Jindabyne, Jerrabomberra, Eden, Dalmeny, Cooma and Bungendore will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better NBN.

These upgrades are part of the NBN’s fibre upgrade program which has been boosted by the Albanese Government’s $2.4 billion investment to expand full-fibre access to 1.5 million additional premises by the end of 2025. This includes over 660,000 premises in regional Australia.

The copper broadband network – a legacy of the former Coalition Government – is slower, less reliable and more likely to experience prolonged faults.

In contrast, world-class fibre broadband means faster upload and download speeds, and a more reliable connection for local residents. The benefits are even more pronounced for larger households if many devices are used, as higher speeds means the whole family can be online at the same time.

An upgrade will be available on-demand where an eligible household orders a higher speed plan than would currently be available to them over copper.

NBN Co expects eligible premises announced today will be able to access a full-fibre upgrade from 2024.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering the positive change Australians voted for.

For a full list of eligible suburbs or to register for updates, visit: www.nbnco.com.au/residential/upgrades/fttp-upgrade-with-higher-speed-tiers.

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

“Affordable, reliable and high-speed broadband is no longer a ‘nice to have’. It is an economic and social necessity that will drive productivity improvements and global competitiveness.

“The Albanese Labor Government’s $2.4 billion investment will enable the NBN’s full potential. We’re giving Australian families and small businesses access to the world-class broadband infrastructure they deserve.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, and Member for Eden-Monaro, the Hon Kristy McBain MP:

“For too long, people in Eden-Monaro have been stuck on the Coalition’s ageing copper network and have been held back by slow and unreliable broadband.

“We know how important good connectivity is for running our businesses and accessing flexible work arrangements, learning remotely and accessing vital education services, binging our favourite streaming series, and keeping in touch with family and friends.

“That why our $2.4 billion investment and plan for a better NBN will make such a difference to the quality-of-life of people in Eden-Monaro.”