General News
6 May, 2026
NBN upgrades available
ELIGIBLE homes and businesses in the Cairns local government area are now benefitting from local NBN upgrades.
Upgrades to the NBN network have included:
Full fibre upgrades to 52,908 homes and businesses
Upgrades to the fixed wireless network under the fixed wireless upgrade program.
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Upgrading to full fibre delivers a range of benefits for customers when compared to copper connections, including smoother video calls, enhanced streaming, quicker response times for gaming, and the ability to connect more devices simultaneously – including smart TVs, home security systems, and smart home technology.
To upgrade to full fibre, eligible new and existing customers need to place an order for an eligible high-speed plan (at least 100 Mbps download) through an internet service provider.
To help customers understand and take advantage of the completed upgrades, the NBN local team is available on 19 May from 9am to 4pm at the Cairns Small Business Expo, Shangri-La, The Marina hotel and 21 June from 8am to 4pm at Cairns EcoFiesta, Munro Martin Parklands.
