Australians living in regional and remote parts of Australia will gain access to the National Broadband Network from as early as 1 July 2011 following the appointment of Optus to supply managed services for NBN Co’s Interim Satellite Service.
The five-year agreement is valued at approximately $200 million, subject to final design and the implementation of the fully expanded network. The network will be capable of peak download speeds up to 6Mbps enabling consumers to obtain high speed broadband Internet services through participating retail service providers.
Vicki Brady, Managing Director, Optus Wholesale and Satellite said, “We’re delighted to have been selected for this critical project. Optus is Australia’s leading satellite owner and service provider with over 25 years’ experience in delivering high-quality services to customers nationwide.”
Gary McLaren, NBN Co Chief Technology Officer, said, “Optus has the experience, and proven track record within the Australian marketplace of delivering quality satellite services to consumers in regional and remote Australia. We are excited to see this project kick off and to start delivering high-speed broadband to some of the most isolated people in Australia.”
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