Please note: this is an old article
It was published in March 2012, so the information may be out-of-date.
Residents in the city and neighbouring areas of Shepparton are invited to learn more about the National Broadband Network (NBN) and the benefits it can deliver to their homes and businesses by visiting NBN Co’s Discovery Truck as it tours the area. From Tuesday 3 April to Wednesday 4 April opening at 10am the truck will be located in the Welsford Street car park opposite the Greater Shepparton City Council offices.
The NBN Co Discovery Truck, a 23-tonne mobile interactive demonstration centre, opens up to showcase impressive outdoor displays and contains high definition video screens, cameras and audio equipment designed to:
- Bring to life the benefits that the network can deliver for health, education and business services across the region (via case studies, demonstrations and interactive displays);
- Educate communities about the network rollout and how it will benefit them; and
- Demonstrate the equipment that residents will have in their homes
A dedicated team of NBN Co demonstrators will staff the truck and be on hand to answer questions and guide visitors through demonstrations including:
- A simulated remote health consultation;
- Video conferencing in high definition - for small businesses and family and friends;
- Interactive health demonstrations designed to help keep older Australians active, in their homes for longer; and
- Interactive games and applications guests can trial.
The demonstrations aim to bring to life how the NBN can enable families, businesses and institutions, including schools and hospitals, to share content faster, access better services, and stay in touch with family and friends, regardless of where they live.
The NBN Co Discovery Truck is part of a new community engagement program designed to meet the overwhelming demand for more information about the network and what it means for communities all over Australia.
General Manager Demonstration Facilities, Cassandra Scott, said "We receive thousands of emails and calls each week from individuals, businesses and local councils asking when the NBN is coming to their area, and wanting to know how it works, what they can use it for, and how to get connected. The demo truck makes it possible for people to experience for themselves some of the exciting applications in education, health and business that can be delivered over the NBN."
"When it comes to the benefits of high-speed broadband, seeing really is believing, and for the residents of Victoria this leg of the tour is all about answering those questions," Ms Scott said.
To find out more or to book in for a session on the truck, visit www.nbnco.com.au/demos