The National Broadband Network Co (NBN Co) has hauled the first fibre optic cable in Western Australia, with initial works expected to deliver services to 17,000 premises in Geraldton.

 

"Today's construction activity puts Geraldton residents at the forefront of the build and means that parts of the community are set to have access to super-fast broadband by as early as mid next year," NBN Co spokesperson Trent Williams said.

 

"In parts of Geraldton we're aiming for construction to wrap up by mid 2013, which means homes and business are expected to be able to connect to services over the NBN shortly after.”

 

The NBN Co has estimated that construction is set to have been commenced to completed for around 430,000 homes and businesses across the state by mid-2015.

 

In addition to the fibre network being constructed the NBN is also rolling out fixed wireless and interim satellite services across the state. Fixed wireless services are already available in some parts of Geraldton. The NBN Interim Satellite Service is also available. The interim satellite service is available to eligible people living in remote locations around Western Australia.