Overview

• NBN Co formally selected Amazon’s Project Kuiper over SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver high-speed internet to unserved regional and remote premises.
• The agreement covers integration of up to 3,200 low-Earth orbit satellites across four years without drawing on taxpayer funds.
• Commercial service launches are slated for mid-2026, ahead of the planned retirement of two Sky Muster geostationary satellites by 2032.
• NBN Co will consult with regional communities and retail service providers to determine wholesale pricing and service speeds.
• The decision follows a rigorous procurement process aimed at narrowing Australia’s digital divide in areas beyond the terrestrial network.