HOUSEHOLDS and businesses in Medowie and Raymond Terrace will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better NBN.

These upgrades are part of the NBN’s fibre upgrade program which has been boosted by the Albanese Government’s $2.4 billion investment to expand full-fibre access to 1.5 million additional premises by the end of 2025.

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This includes over 660,000 premises in regional Australia.

Fibre broadband means faster upload and download speeds, and a more reliable connection for local residents.

The benefits are even more pronounced for larger households if many devices are used, as higher speeds means the whole family can be online at the same time.

An upgrade will be available on-demand where an eligible household orders a higher speed plan than would currently be available to them over copper.

“Affordable, reliable and high-speed broadband is no longer a ‘nice to have’,” said Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP.

“It is an economic and social necessity that will drive productivity improvements and global competitiveness.”

Member for Paterson said the upgrades will make a meaningful difference to the quality-of-life for local residents.

“This is a nation-shaping investment, ensuring more locals across our communities of Maitland, Port Stephens and Kurri Kurri can take advantage of an increasingly digital global economy,” Ms Swanson said.

NBN Co expects eligible premises will be able to access a full-fibre upgrade from 2024.

For a full list of eligible suburbs or to register for updates, visit www.nbnco.com.au/residential/upgrades/fttp-upgrade-with-higher-speed-tiers.