With fibre,
wireless and satellite being offered to Australian businesses and households,
it is just a matter of time that we get to know what the NBN Australia is.
Since the NBN is currently on its way to completion to make our connection with
the global community a lot stronger and more meaningful, we need to know what
it is and what it is all about in 6 ways.
1.
The National Broadband Network
or the NBN is by far the largest communication infrastructure currently being
built by the Australian federal government, which is being represented by the
NBN Co. It is the first national wholesale-only network that aims to bring
super fast broadband internet speeds in all of Australia from the urban centre
down to the regional outskirts.
2.
The construction of Australia’s
own national broadband network is just timely given the fact that Australia’s
traditional copper wire technology is failing. Copper wire technology may have
worked perfectly in the recent times, but with the rise in demand for an
internet connection, the current copper wire infrastructure may not be enough
to suffice the increasing need.
3.
NBN Co.’s plan for Australia is
to connect 93% of its population to the internet with fibre optic cable
technology. Fibre broadband is conveniently referred to as FTTH, which means
fibre to the home. 4% of the population will be connected to the internet via
fixed wireless broadband and the remaining 3%, the percentage of the population
in the regional outskirts, will be connected to the internet via satellite
broadband.
4.
With the goal of delivering
high-speed internet to Australian households and businesses, the benefits of
the NBN are endless. Aside from allowing you to do a variety of online
activities such as emailing, browsing, social networking and e-commerce,
broadband subscribers can benefit from making high-quality video calls,
accessing virtual and interactive content that concerns their health and
education, working from home and downloading an array of digital media such as
TV shows, movies and documentaries in a quick span of time such as 10 minutes
or less.
5.
As a wholesale provider, the
NBN Co. cannot sell directly to you; but you can from its recognised RSPs or
Retail Service Providers. The same way you looked for an ISP or an internet service provider for your current ADSL or dial-up connection, you need to look
for an RSP of the NBN Co. should you decide to make a switch. Ask around about
the ISPs who can provide you with the broadband service you require. Who knows,
your current ISP might just be a recognised RSP of the NBN Co. and all you need
to do is to make an upgrade with them if the NBN is finally rolled out in your
area.
6.
It will take the NBN Co. some
time to install its broadband infrastructures. As of the moment, they are going
around Australia to install fibre optic cables, and installation may take about
a year. Once it is complete, only then will you be able to subscribe to super
fast internet speeds from RSPs servicing your area. Depending on the RSP that
you will choose, they will also be in charge of adding the extra needed
hardware outside and inside your home before you can actually use your
broadband internet.
