Overview

• Starting mid-2026, Kuiper satellites will begin replacing two government-owned Sky Muster satellites, with full transition by the early 2030s.
• The partnership aims to deliver city-quality internet to approximately 300,000 rural and regional premises currently beyond NBN’s terrestrial coverage.
• NBN Co will fully fund the multi-year satellite rollout without drawing on taxpayer contributions.
• NBN Co selected Amazon’s untested Kuiper service over SpaceX’s Starlink after a rigorous procurement process.
• The company has initiated stakeholder consultations on service speeds and wholesale pricing ahead of the phased migration.