Federal Member for Calare John Cobb says construction has begun on a fixed wireless tower to connect nearly 200 residents and businesses in the areas surrounding Oberon.

“Since the election we have seen a number of towers go into the construction phase in Calare, which will service the communities around Canowindra, Cudal, Cargo, Molong, Millthorpe, Orange and now Oberon as well as Eugowra,” Mr Cobb said.

The fixed wireless network will use advanced 4G technology to deliver speeds of up to 25 megabits per second, which will enable multiple high definition videos to be streamed at one time.

It is expected that broadband and phone services will be able to be connected over the NBN  rom phone companies and internet providers within 12 months.

The NBN will update residents in Oberon when construction has finished and services are able to be ordered. 

Residents are encouraged to check the NBN’s website for updates or contact the NBN via phone on 1800 OUR NBN (1800 687 626). 

Since the election, Mr Cobb said, the nationwide number of active broadband connections on the NBN has almost doubled.

“The rollout is happening faster than ever since the Coalition Government took office and trials have started to test other technologies which will dramatically lower the cost and time it will take to deliver fast broadband to all Australians,” he said.

The Government’s changes to the NBN rollout will save $32 billion, he said, will see upgrades delivered four years sooner than under Labor and avoid internet retail bills increasing by up to $43 a month.