NBN spreads to Manangatang and Annuello

FARMS, homes and businesses in and around Manangatang and Annuello in the Mallee will soon be able to use broadband services over the National Broadband Network (NBN).

Member for Mallee Anne Webster said the milestone would allow locals to work from home and get access to online education and entertainment services.

“The electorate of Mallee is 99 per cent complete with more than 87,000 premises in Mallee now able to access services over the NBN,” Dr Webster said.

“Over the coming months, an additional 207 premises will be able to access the network, which will not only help people stay better connected to friends and family near and far, but also promote better business outcomes.”

Annuello and surrounding areas are scheduled to go live on the NBN fixed wireless network from February 28. Manangatang and nearby areas will go live on February 29.

Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Paul Fletcher said the NBN was continuing to roll out across the nation with between 30,000 and 40,000 new premises connecting to the NBN each week.

“As the network has rolled out, it has brought with it significant improvements in speed and data allowances and all the while prices have been steadily dropping,” he said.

More than 6.6 million homes and businesses across Australia now have an active NBN connection.