Published on Monday, 5 February 2018 at 12:00:00 AM
Port Hedland is set to enter a new era of fast broadband with the official switch on of the nbn™ broadband access network in the region.
About 1,900 homes and businesses in parts of South Hedland and Wedgefield can now experience the benefits of fast and reliable broadband via retail services over the nbn™ broadband access network.
Many premises in the wider surroundings are eligible to connect to retail services on the nbn™ broadband access network through the Sky Muster™ satellite service which has been available from retailers to regional and remote Australians since April 2016.
“This is exciting news for South Hedland and Wedgefield as it means that homes and businesses are now able to connect to services over the nbn™ network through their preferred phone or internet provider," said nbn local manager Jane McNamara.
“The community will join more than 6.1 million other premises across Australia that are currently able to enjoy the benefits of the nbn™ network, with more than 730,000 of those in Western Australia.
“Access to fast broadband is designed to provide a range of benefits such as improved opportunities to work from home, better access to online education tools and more options for on-demand entertainment.
“Businesses will be able to improve their productivity through cloud based sharing with staff and customers as well as have increased opportunities to access new markets through e-commerce.
“It’s vital that people understand that switching to the nbn™ broadband access network is not automatic and they need to contact their preferred provider to place an order for their new internet and phone services.”
People can find out whether they are eligible to connect by using the Check Your Address function at www.nbnco.com.au/switch.
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