Skymesh Welcomes NBN’s Partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper

Skymesh is excited to share the news about nbn’s® partnership with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which promises to revolutionise satellite internet services for regional, rural, and remote Australians.

A New Era for Satellite Internet in Australia

nbn® has signed an eight-year contract with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband to over 300,000 regional, rural, and remote customers across Australia. This significant development will replace the existing nbn® Sky Muster® geostationary satellites, with the transition set to begin in mid-2026.

As Australia’s largest Sky Muster® internet service provider, Skymesh is pleased with this announcement and looks forward to working closely with nbn® as this technology is rolled out to our customers.

What This Means for Skymesh Customers

The shift from geostationary satellites to LEO technology represents a major upgrade for satellite internet users. LEO satellites orbit much closer to Earth than traditional satellites, resulting in significantly lower latency and faster broadband speeds.

Key points from the announcement include:

• nbn® will continue operating the current Sky Muster satellites until all customers are successfully migrated to the new service, ensuring continuity of service during the transition
• Project Kuiper will eventually deploy approximately 3,200 satellites globally through around 80 launches, though not all satellites are required for Australian service to commence
• Professional installation and equipment will be provided at no cost for existing Sky Muster users
• Maintenance, repairs, and installation services will continue through nbn’s® national technician fleet
• The migration process will be free and fully supported, with nbn® also exploring self-install options for eligible customers
• Pricing will follow a tiered structure similar to other nbn® technologies

Looking Ahead

While wholesale pricing, RSP terms, and speed tiers are still under stakeholder consultation, Skymesh is committed to keeping our customers informed about developments as they occur.

“This partnership between nbn® and Amazon’s Project Kuiper represents a significant leap forward for regional internet connectivity in Australia,” says Jordan Grives, CEO of Skymesh. “We’re excited about the potential for dramatically improved service for our rural and remote customers. As a company dedicated to bridging the digital divide, we see this as a positive step toward ensuring all Australians have access to reliable, high-speed internet regardless of their location.”

Skymesh will provide further updates as more information becomes available. We remain committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our customers and delivering the best possible internet experience to regional, rural, and remote Australians.

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Learn more about Amazon Kuiper plans and how it will compare to existing nbn® satellite plans.

Footnotes:
Eligible customers are customers with fixed address Premises within the current nbn satellite footprint that can receive nbn’s wholesale LEO satellite offering, powered by Project Kuiper, including both existing Sky Muster and Sky Muster Plus satellite service customers and new customers within the current nbn satellite footprint. Installation would be provided at no cost for a professional initial standard installation by a qualified nbn technician. Further information about customer equipment and installation will be made available following consultation with RSPs, government and regional stakeholders.