NBN Highlights Future of Connectivity in 2020 and Beyond

The technology of the future is revealing itself as platforms like virtual reality, flying drones and the Internet of Things (IoT) start to gear up from early adoption towards industrial use.
Last month, the National Broadband Network (nbn^®) released the report: Gen NBN: 2020 and Beyond, detailing upcoming technologies set to be big in the future, and how the next generation of millennials will use the technology to advance today’s science and research.
According to the nbn^®, the five circles of social life will be greatly impacted by technology;

• connectivity and infrastructure,
• consumption and lifestyle,
• working and living,
• health and well-being
• education and learning.

The nbn^® also stated that by 2020, technologies such as virtual reality, 3D printing, drones, automation and the internet of Things will be common in homes and workplaces.

“The specific sort of benefits that might come to a state like Tasmania we think would be in areas like education and tourism but also the benefits would flow through to a number of other areas like health and general employment.”

Lead Researcher Liam Magee via The Advocate

The nbn^® report also stated advancements in telecommunications will benefit the healthcare industry tremendously, as telehealth (through videoconferencing and internet connected medical resources from organisations and the government) will make healthcare accessible across Australia; regardless of remote areas. Through efficiency, the healthcare industry as a whole could save up as much as $3 billion annually.

Liam Magee also stated that the nbn^® is doing its share in bridging the digital divide between the cities of Australia and regional areas. Technologies from the nbn^® such as Fixed wireless and satellite internet are connecting homes, businesses and organisations across regional and rural Australia.

“Because it’s a national network we think is a significant step forward in terms of helping to ameliorate divides that exist between people with different incomes and in different geographical areas.”
“As a general kind of trend we think that the kind of rollout of infrastructure to as many people across the nation as possible – will have significant benefit in the medium to long-term particularly.”

Lead Researcher Liam Magee via The Advocate

With the nbn^® rollout, the creation of tech hubs across regional Australia is increasing and tremendous opportunities are revealed, previously exclusive to the city.
A change in employment will be one of the major benefits upon the completion of the nbn^® rollout. The future workforce will be able to find employment through careers that utilise broadband technology to work, communicate and collaborate in real time, right in the comfort of home.
For Australian businesses, the growth of marketplaces and online opportunities will help startups and regional businesses connect with partners and even take business to global consumers.
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