The Australian Broadband Guarantee (hereinafter referred to as "Broadband Guarantee") builds on the Higher Bandwidth Incentive Scheme (HiBIS), the Broadband Connect Incentive Program, and the Metro Broadband Connect program by continuing to offer eligible consumers access to subsidised, price capped broadband with a guaranteed minimum level of service.
The $162.5 million Australian Broadband Guarantee program aims to fill the remaining broadband blackspots - whether in metropolitan or rural Australia.
Any Australian resident or small business who is unable to access a terrestrial metro-comparable broadband service (either ADSL or wireless) at their principal residence or work location is eligible to receive a subsidised satellite service under the Guarantee.
The Broadband Guarantee provides;