NBN Priority Rollout

A recent United Nations report concluded that high speed broadband is crucial to future economic prosperity. Universal access to high speed telecommunications takes geography out of the equation and eases the burden on physical infrastructure.

The Federal Government has commenced the National Broadband Network (NBN) and it will be rolled out over eight years. For the first time, broadband prices will be the same for households and businesses regardless of where they are located.

Faster access to ever-growing levels of information is one of the world’s most significant productivity drivers. It will change the way we do business. The NBN will help transform health care, aged care, education and work practices. It will connect communities, help determine the location of SMEs and larger organisations and have a significant impact on carbon emissions.

Better and faster broadband, wireless or satellite service is particularly important to Hunter areas with telecommunication access difficulties.

RDA Hunter believes access to high speed telecommunications is essential to the region’s growth and development.

RDA Hunter, in conjunction with RDA Central Coast, Hunter Councils and other regional stakeholders, is actively engaged in research, awareness building and advocacy to ensure the Hunter and Central Coast are seen as priority areas for the rollout of the NBN.