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I’m posting from Townsville today, where nbn® Australia is proud to be a national partner of the 2024 Bush Summit, joining major political and industry leaders to discuss the issues that matter most to regional Australians.    We know broadband connectivity is not only essential, but it is a great enabler for growth, innovation and opportunity when it comes to business, education, health, entertainment, and social connection. In short, it means a more level playing field and a brighter future for the regions. We’ll continue investing in network upgrades to deliver better broadband for homes and business across regional Australia and enable them to participate in the digital economy, making great things happen from wherever they’re located.    nbn will have a major presence across all events throughout Bush Summit, here in Townsville, as well in Bendigo, Launceston, McLaren Vale, Orange, and Port Hedland over the next week, so please come and have a chat to us and let us know how we can help you get the most out of your broadband.     We’re looking forward to participating in meaningful discussions and understanding where nbn can continue to positively impact Australia’s growing regions through connectivity today, tomorrow and in the digital future that’s to come. #BushSummit2024 #RegionalAustralia

Imagine running a cattle farm in remote Queensland with little or no mobile service and no internet connection. 🤯 That was the reality for Angie and Brant Bettridge until they connected to the nbn. Now, they can manage their finances, track their cattle, and provide their daughters with a quality education. 🔖 Read about their journey👇

In March 2022, the Commonwealth Government and nbn® Australia announced a $750 million co-investment commitment to upgrade nbn’s Fixed Wireless and Satellite networks to help meet the growing needs of homes and businesses in regional Australia. This is enabling nbn to upgrade its Fixed Wireless network using state of the art 4G and 5G technologies which is on track for completion in December 2024. To ensure nbn continues to progress our efforts to improve the energy efficiency of its network, we have installed Ericsson’s innovative equipment with Microsleep Tx software on 2,400 Fixed Wireless towers which services rural and regional communities across Australia. In line with our commitment to reduce annual energy use by 25 GWh per annum by December 2025, nbn is reducing power consumption by five per cent across its Fixed Wireless network which is the equivalent of powering 200 Australian homes.   Our national fibre upgrade program is central to our plan to enable long-term reductions in network power demand and improve customer experience. nbn is on track to enable over 10 million premises – or up to 90 per cent of the Fixed Line network – to access close to Gigabit speeds by the end of 2025.   Read more https://lnkd.in/gDnU8keG

📣 Do you know a school-aged student or a family with school-aged children who don't have an nbn connection? If so, they could qualify for free home internet through the Australian Government's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). Download this PDF 👇 to share with families or students who could benefit from this opportunity. To know more, visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4VNMm7J

📣 Calling all innovators in regional Australia. Applications for the 2024 Innovate with nbn® Grants Program, are now open! 🚀 If you have a forward-thinking idea that leverages the power of the nbn network to drive meaningful change, this is your chance to stand out. Apply today to elevate your regional business to new heights! 💡✨ 🌟 Take inspiration from Deborah and Rod Martin, the visionary founders of Observa Care and winners of the 2023 Innovate with nbn® Grants Program. They’ve transformed health care with remote patient monitoring solutions, allowing patients to receive quality care from the comfort of their homes. 🙌 So what are you waiting for? Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8taK3ip Regional Australia Institute

Are you ready to light up regional Australia with your game-changing business idea? The Innovate with nbn® Grants Program, delivered in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute, is back in 2024 with a total prize pool of $125K. Applications open on 19 August. Category winners will receive $15K each, and the overall winner will get an additional $20K. So get ready and learn more about the program, visit: https://lnkd.in/g8taK3ip

📣 We’re proud to announce that we’ve achieved our financial and operational targets for FY24 🎉    Here’s what that means for Australians 👇   ✨ Over 8.6 million homes and businesses now have access to the nbn® network, empowering communities with fast and reliable broadband.  ✨ More than 70,000 kilometers of new fibre have been rolled out, ensuring that more Australians can access fast and reliable internet, no matter where they live.  ✨ Our enhanced Fixed Wireless network delivers faster speeds and broader coverage.  ✨ Over 15,000 families now have free internet access through the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).    But there’s more. With monthly data use growing tenfold in Australia during the past decade, our continued focus on fibre, higher speeds, and enhancing network capacity is driving a more connected Australia. Together, we're building a nation where everyone can thrive in an increasingly digital world.    For more information on our financial and operational results, head to our Newsroom 👉 https://lnkd.in/gr8D3nMJ

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Today marks a significant milestone in the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI), with 15,000 households now connected to free home internet through the program. We are partnering with the Australian Government, the National Referral Centre (operated by Anglicare Victoria) and nominating organisations across the country to provide up to 30,000 eligible households with free broadband access via the nbn network until the end of December 2025.  “We are proud to support SSBI as part of our commitment to enhance digital inclusivity and support equitable access to digital education resources for students across Australia”, said Felicity Ross, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at nbn. Visit the website to find out if you, or anyone you know, might be eligible for free home internet 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4VNMm7J

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