Despite the hype around the Morrison government’s fibre-to-the-premises announcement, NBN’s own plans show just 400,000 connections are expected to be upgraded by 2025.
While these amped-up connections will be installed free-of-charge, those seeking upgrades will be required to shell out for NBN plans that are unaffordable for many households.
Communications Minister Paul Fletcher performed what the Opposition called a “humiliating backflip” on Wednesday, announcing the government would roll out fibre ‘on demand’ to the 40 per cent of households stuck on outdated fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) technology.
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