Earlier this week Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan launched the National Broadband Network in Townsville. This is the first place in Queensland to benefit from the NBN rollout and Conroy said that both businesses and residents in the area would benefit hugely from access to the NBN.
Mr Swan also commented on the NBN rollout in the area, stating: “The launch of the NBN today is yet another example of how the Gillard Government is delivering for North Queensland. The NBN will significantly support growth and create business opportunities for Townsville with its diverse regional economy and strengths in mining and agriculture.”
Conroy pointed out a variety of benefits including improvements to healthcare delivery that could result from the NBN rollout. He said: “The NBN will provide the connectivity to allow telehealth services – such as the application to assist diabetes patients profiled at today’s launch – to become part of the primary healthcare system between a patient at home and their GP.”
He added: “Townsville will continue into a trial phase, which is due to run until October. After that, residents and businesses connected to the NBN will be able to sign up with their preferred retail service provider. With Armidale, Kiama Downs/Minnamurra and Brunswick now live and Willunga (SA) to follow shortly, the planning and construction of the NBN is well underway. These sites are showcasing the diversity of conditions NBN Co will encounter across Australia in the network rollout.”
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Autor(en)/Author(s): Rob Webber
Quelle/Source: Broadband Expert Australia, 03.09.2011
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