The Hon Michelle Rowland MP
Minister for Communications
Senator Marielle Smith
Senator for South Australia
Claire Clutterham
Labor Candidate for Sturt
Fibre upgrades across Sturt deliver fast, reliable broadband to more households and businesses
Households and businesses across Sturt can now take full advantage of the benefits of fibre broadband as a result of significant upgrades to the National Broadband Network (NBN) delivered by the Albanese Government.
The Government is investing $2.4 billion over four years to provide an additional 1.5 million fibre connections – including 660,00 in regional communities - with speeds of up to one gigabit per second.
In total, around 42,000 premises can now access full-fibre broadband upgrades, capable of delivering faster and more reliable broadband to boost productivity at home and work, support access to essential online services and entertainment.
Fibre can deliver speeds 18x faster than the average broadband connection over copper and is less likely to drop out or degrade.
NBN estimates users save more than 100 hours and $2,580 per year in travel time and costs.
The average Australian home now uses more than 22 connected devices, with data usage expected to soar in the coming years.
By the end of 2025, 90% of premises on the fixed-line footprint across Australia will have access to download speeds of up to one gigabit per second.
Full-fibre upgrades are available on demand when an eligible premise orders an higher speed plan.
To find out if you can upgrade, visit: www.nbnco.com.au/residential/upgrades/more-fibre
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
“Australians are more data hungry than ever. The Albanese Government is delivering the connectivity that families and businesses across the electorate of Sturt want and deserve.
“These upgrades will enable locals to enjoy the benefits of a faster, more reliable world-class fibre connection.
“I encourage residents to check the NBN website to see if they are eligible for an upgrade and take advantage of the benefits of high-speed broadband.
“The reality is that the slow copper broadband rolled out by the Coalition is not capable of delivering the speeds and reliability Australians need in 2024.”
Quotes attributable to Senator Marielle Smith, Senator for South Australia:
“The average household is consuming more data across more connected devices than ever before, including locals across the electorate of Sturt.
“This is an opportunity for eligible local families and businesses in to enjoy faster speeds while working or studying from home and streaming their favourite shows.
“I am proud to be part of a Labor Government that is getting on with the job of delivering world-class connectivity for our local communities.”
Quotes attributable to Claire Clutterham, Labor Candidate for Sturt:
“I’m pleased to see the benefits of fibre broadband rolling out across Sturt to provide eligible local residents and businesses with the speed and quality of connection they need.”
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Full-fibre upgrades are available on-demand when an eligible premise orders an eligible higher-speed plan. Most premises in the following suburbs in Sturt are eligible for a full-fibre broadband upgrade:
Athelstone, Beaumont, Burnside, Campbelltown, College Park, Dernancourt, Evandale, Frewville, Fullarton, Gilles Plains, Glen Osmond, Glenside, Glenunga, Hackney, Hazelwood Park, Hectorville, Highbury, Hillcrest, Holden Hill, Hope Valley, Joslin, Kent Town, Klemzig, Linden Park, Marden, Maylands, Mount Osmond, Myrtle Bank, Newton, Norwood, Oakden, Paradise, Payneham, Payneham South, Rostrevor, Royston Park, St Georges, St Peters, Stepney, Tranmere, Waterfall Gully, Windsor Gardens and Woodforde.
To find out if you are eligible, visit: www.nbnco.com.au/residential/upgrades/more-fibre
