The
interim satellite broadband service of the national broadband network
(NBN) in Australia has become so popular that its builder may
encounter difficulties ensuring remote regions can access high-speed
satellite services.
The
interim satellite service is offering broadband services with
download speeds that can reach six megabits per second (Mbps) and
upload speeds up to one Mbps. These broadband services can reach
Australians who live and work in the country's remote and rural
areas.
Mike
Quigley, the Chief of NBN Co., explained that demand for the interim
satellite broadband service has exceeded the project's expections. He
expressed concern that the current supply of satellite capacity will
not be able to accomodate the growing demand before NBN launches the
first of its two satellites in 2015.
The
two NBN broadband satellites cost a total of $620 million. The plan is to
launch them half a year apart.
In
the meantime, NBN Co is considering launching the full interim service
earlier than planned. Mr. Quigley noted that NBN has already acquired
a significant percentage of the limited amount of satellite capacity
that Australia can tap for satellite broadband services.
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