The National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has announced it has selected Merimbula as the company’s first satellite earth station.

 

The first of 10 stations, the site on NSW’s Far South Coast will relay traffic between NBN’s satellite connected customers and other networks, and is expected to begin operations in 2015.

 

"Merimbula was chosen for a number of reasons: The climate is perfect for our needs. It’s also located close to reliable power and other infrastructure including the NBN’s core fibre transit network,” Matt Dawson, NBN Co's Satellite Project Director, said.

 

"There will be opportunity for local businesses to reap the benefits of high-speed broadband internet and for other residents and businesses to be drawn to the Shire, taking advantage of our lifestyle over the congestion of city living,” Mayor of Bega Valley Shire Council, Tony Allen, said.