The Federal Government has announced plans to begin the rollout of the National Broadband Network’s fixed wireless services in Far North Queensland. Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, said the Government plans to connect more communities around the Cairns area in the coming months.

 

People in the Aurukun Shire Council, Cairns Regional Council, Cook Shire Council, Tablelands Regional Council and Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council areas will have access to broadband, with up to 5,000 homes and businesses expected to be switched on in stages starting mid 2013.

 

“Through the NBN, the government is also delivering uniform national wholesale pricing. This means people living in and around Cairns will pay the same prices for NBN services as people in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne,” Senator Conroy said.

 

The five councils are expected to receive planning proposals for fixed wireless.