NBN satellite launch delayed

[1] The much anticipated launch of NBN Co’s $2 billion satellite program has delayed for five months raising concerns that its beam broadband connection to consumers will miss the mid-2016 deadline.

[2] Reports indicate that a co-passenger on NBN Co’s rocket flight said it would not be ready to launch, thereby delaying the launch until October or November.

[3] The satellites are expected to honors government’s pledge for fast internet with speeds of up to 25 megabits per second to over 400,000 Australian individuals, homes and businesses.

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[Source] http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/technology/a-case-of-watch-this-spaceas-nbn-satellite-launch-hit-by-delay/story-e6frgakx-1227204294279