Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

As Ms White said: 'It is nearly equal to what family members in Sydney have. That's a great improvement in speed at this stage.' I am aware of more reports of the NBN positively impacting on regional Australia. The interim satellite service offers metro-comparable speeds to underserved Australians at affordable prices, with retail service providers having announced packages starting at around $40. Just this week the Mudgee Guardian reported that Mr Emeny and his family, from Grattai in regional New South Wales, said the following:

The internet connection we’ve had in the past was so frustrating that we didn’t even bother to use it … Our download speed … wasn’t even good enough to do emails

But not anymore. He said he is delighted with the new service, 'which he estimates is at least five times the speed of his normal satellite service'. (Time expired)

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