In July 2010, NBN Co announced Coffs Harbour as one of the 19 locations for its second wave of roll-outs across the country for the National Broadband Network.Council recognises the huge impact access to a superfast broadband network will have to our everyday lives. It will become critical for health, education, business development and the overall long-term sustainable growth of our region.

Council has assessed that in order for our community to capitalise on the NBN rolling past our door it is more than just ensuring the optic fibre cable is available to plug in to. Success for our region requires us to build our digital awareness and capacity.  Unless we drive uptake of broadband in our community, the NBN will not be as successful in generating economic prosperity or efficiency in our community.There are many initiatives that can be implemented by local governments to drive uptake of the NBN and be a big player in the digital revolution. To this end Council's Office of the Digital Economy and Broadband are hosting a seriers of lunchtime seminars to further showcase the opportunities that the NBN will present.

The first session saw Dr Tim Williams present on his white paper "Connecting Communities: The Impacts of Broadband on communities in the UK and its implications for Australia".

The next session brought Dr Ernesto Sirrolli to Coffs Harbour to talk about encouraging fulfilment of individuals and empowering of local communities.

Read our Switched on Coffs Digital Strategy

For more information please contact Coffs Harbour City Council's Office of the Digital Economy and Broadband on 6648 4082 or email Barry Davis.   

Broadband Today

Broadband Today is a local website dedicated to assist you to find out how to access and use Broadband in your business, community or residence. This site includes material on the National Broadband Network (NBN) the Digital (broadband) economy in a format that suits you, your business or your community. This is an initiative supported by Coffs Harbour City Council which is being  led by the Sunshine Coast Council as part of a collaboration of 34 Local Government Areas across NSW and QLD.

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