It is owned by the Australian government broadband fiber optic supplier NBN Co has announced it has signed a partnership with property developer Walker Corporation to provide high-speed fiber optic internet to 13,000 new homes in Appin, located in Sydney's south-west. This multi-million dollar partnership aims to provide residents with the fastest residential speeds available on the NBN network for the Macarthur region.
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Full fiber optic rollout for Appin development
Walker's new residential development in Appin will have a full…fiber rollout so that every new home and business has access to high-capacity internet. The NBN noted that the average Australian household currently uses 22 devices, a number expected to rise to 40 by the end of the decade.
The NBN's Smart Places initiative
NBN also said that through NBN's Smart Places initiative, it plans to take fiber beyond the home by working with retail service providers to enable a connected community where ambient Wi-Fi is available in public areas. This connectivity enables real-time updates on community events, pollen levels, bushfires and wildlife alerts.
NBN Co further stated that it is consulting on a proposal to increase wholesale download speeds for its NBN Home Fast product, offered via Fiber to the Premises (FTTP), from 100/20 Mbps to 500/50 Mbps.
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Benefits of the Appin project
NBN Co highlighted the benefits of this project, stating: “By working with Walker, we are excited to lay the foundation to provide the expected 40,000 residents of Appin communities with lightning-fast, high-capacity, low-latency broadband that is supported by a full fiber optic connection.”
“NBN will roll out 17 kilometers of new fiber across the Appin community to connect 13,000 buildings, allowing every new home and community facility to connect to the fastest speeds available on the NBN network,” NBN added.
Hiker said: “We want the best for families in our new communities, and this partnership guarantees access to excellent fiber optic technology. It will also connect our adjacent business park to the fastest broadband speeds, providing residents with professional jobs to live and work locally .”
