Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband upgrades have been completed at 101 sites across Victoria in projects jointly funded by Connecting Victoria and NBN Co.
The upgrades replace copper connections with fibre optic cables capable of delivering download speeds up to 1 gigabit per second.
High-speed access is now an option for more than 99,000 homes and businesses in 70 towns and suburbs, at locations including Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo, Hume, the Latrobe Valley, and most recently the Surf Coast township of Lorne.
“We’re upgrading the broadband network across the state – so no community misses out on access everything on the internet,” Minister for Government Services Natalie Hutchins said.
“These upgrades will make broadband internet faster and more reliable for Victorians, whether they’re connecting with loved ones, studying or working from home, or streaming their favourite shows online.”
The completed works form part of Connecting Victoria, a $550 million state initiative delivered by the Department of Government Services.
It represents the largest state-based investment in mobile and internet infrastructure nationally.
More than 140 broadband projects are already finished, with the majority of remaining works scheduled for completion by June 2026.
Although telecommunications services are federally managed, the Victorian Government has opted to accelerate local network improvements. By year’s end, Victoria is expected to lead the nation in the proportion of premises able to connect to gigabit speeds on the nbn fixed line network.
“The nbn fixed line network is a core part of our network, and Australian homes and businesses are benefiting from faster nbn speeds and more reliable connectivity in busy periods than ever before, meaning people can do more online, with more devices, at the same time,” said Emily Peel, Head of nbn local Victoria.
