The Burdekin Chamber held its second event of 2024 on the morning of Tuesday, March 19 at Home Hill News and Coffee, inviting guest speaker nbn Local North Queensland Community Ambassador Carly Crompton to address the members.
Ms Crompton provided an update regarding the Regional Connectivity Program, saying Fibre to the Premise will be available to eligible homes and businesses by the end of 2025 in Ayr, Home Hill and Brandon, replacing the copper telephone lines with fibre.
“Having completed the initial build of one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australian history, nbn is now focused on the next stage in the planned evolution of the nbn network,” Ms Crompton said.
“The purpose of the Regional Connectivity Program is to further enhance broadband services for rural and regional households, businesses, and communities to help meet growing and diverse needs of Australians living in regional areas.”
Ms Crompton said benefits of Fibre to the Premise include faster upload and download speeds for homes and businesses with access to over 150 retail service provides; faster streaming making it easier to work from home; No 3pm drop-outs when kids get home from school; and flood resiliency.
Burdekin Chamber President Leigh Kefford said nbn’s recent notification of an upgrade for the Burdekin region is massive for business.
“It allows the ability for an increase in speeds, and it will increase productivity for businesses, so it was a no-brainer to invite them along to give an update,” Mr Kefford said.
“Hopefully it educates a lot of the members on what the future holds, as well as the possibilities that the over 150 retail service providers bring.”
Works should get underway mid-year and completion is expected by the end of 2025.
Residents and business owners can visit nbnco.com.au to check their address and register to receive the latest build information.
The Burdekin Chamber plans to hold a marketing summit for small business owners in May in celebration of Small Business Month.
Caption: Burdekin Chamber President Leigh Kefford and nbn Local North Queensland Community Ambassador Carly Crompton
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