Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has visited the California based Space Systems/Loral, where the satellites for the National Broadband Network are being designed and constructed.

 

“The two new NBN satellites will double the speed of the existing interim satellite service, which over 7000 Australians in regional and rural areas are already benefitting from,” Senator Conroy said.

 

“Satellite is the most cost-effective way to provide high quality communications services over large, sparsely populated regions. We are proud to contribute to Australia’s National Broadband Network,” said John Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral. 

 

“We commend the Australian Government for its pioneering program to provide equal access to broadband services for all its citizens.”

 

Loral’s satellites will provide fast and reliable broadband access to Australia from an orbit 35,786 km above the Earth’s equator.

 

NBN Co will launch the Long Term Satellite Service in 2015. For more details on the Interim Satellite Service, including eligibility criteria, visit NBN Co’s website at www.nbnco.com.au or call NBN Co on 1800 881 816.