NBN to roll out multi-technology model

The government has advised the National Broadband Network to roll out its multi-technology model, claiming it will be delivered sooner, be more affordable, and less expensive for taxpayers.

The announcement:

The Government has today issued an updated Statement of Expectations to NBN Co, confirming the recommendations made by the company in its Strategic Review to deliver broadband upgrades sooner, at less cost for taxpayers and more affordably for consumers.

The updated Statement confirms that the company should continue the NBN rollout using an optimised multi-technology model proposed in the Strategic Review.