The new premium product will also boost speeds up to 100 Mbps in a significant upgrade for thousands living in remote and regional Australia.
The move will bring the Sky Muster service closer to parity with Starlink, following reports the SpaceX-powered business has now signed up more than 120,000 customers in Australia compared to NBN’s 94,000.
Sky Muster operates two geostationary satellites built by Maxar-owned SSL and launched in 2015 and 2016. The second satellite, which weighs more than 6,400 kilograms, upped the service to 135Gbps of capacity.
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The “Sky Muster Plus Premium” launch on 1 June follows a trial of more than 10,000 customers earlier this year.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said, “Whether you live in a capital city or out in the bush, access to fast, reliable, and affordable broadband has never been more critical.
“I’m excited to launch this new Sky Muster product today, which will allow thousands of Australians to access unmetered NBN data for the first time in Australia. It’s a game changer for regional communities.”
Gavin Williams, NBN chief development officer for regional and remote Australia said faster speeds would enable more people to thrive in the digital age.
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“Not having to worry about a monthly data allowance offers more flexibility in how and when people use their internet and more time to do the things that matter most.”
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