Broadband to be rolled out to hundreds more schools

National announced this week that a further 693 schools will be connected to the ultra-fast broadband network. We are investing $1.35 billion on the ultra-fast broadband initiative and $300 million on the rural broadband initiative.

By July next year, more than 410,000 students at over 1500 schools around the country will be connected under both initiatives.

Ultra-fast broadband is a vital part of National’s plan to build a more competitive and productive economy – one of the four key priorities for our second term.

By the end of 2015, 97.7 per cent of schools and 99.9 per cent of students will receive ultra-fast fibre enabling speeds of up to100 Mbps.

The remaining schools in the most remote locations will receive a high-speed wireless or satellite connection. Our commitment means no school will miss out once the roll-out is complete.

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