It’s a network that will ultimately stretch from Australia’s east coast to its west and connect all of our mainland capital cities, and today we’re setting a date to open our very first leg – Sydney to Canberra coastal – which will go live on 25 June.
Building a network of this scale is no mean feat, we’ve hit rocks (really big rocks, for 90kms straight at one point) and taken equipment to some of the most remote parts of the country, but it’s been worth it to help future-proof Australia’s connectivity for the next few decades.
Why Australia needs a fibre network like this one
As we stand on the brink of a data explosion driven by generative AI, connected infrastructure, and other tech advancements, the demand for robust and high-speed connectivity is skyrocketing.
Our previous fibre network was built 25-30 years ago to support technology like a fax machine – considering how much technology has changed since then, and that we’re projecting demand for data could increase by more than 30 per cent each year, the capacity we need in another few decades will be remarkably different to today.
We’re building a future with our Intercity Fibre Network where big organisations can easily move huge amounts of data at 60 to 80 Tbps between capital cities on the express route, or up to 650Gbps via the foundation route that can have off ramps to regional areas, and some remote locations.
Tailoring the network for you
This new fibre network is fast. Really fast. And its capacity is huge. But not every organisation wants to use it in the same way, so we’re launching three products to give customers choice.
Dark Fibre: This is for those who need the highest capacity and full control. This option provides a dedicated part of the Intercity Fibre Network, allowing data movement at approximately 60 Tbps to 80 Tbps between capital cities, with regional on and off ramps.
Wavelength: For those seeking high-capacity, point-to-point connectivity without investing in heavy infrastructure, Wavelength offers 100 Gbps and 400 Gbps services that are fully managed by Telstra InfraCo.
These products ensure flexibility, scalability, and reliability, catering to enterprises, hyperscalers, and government entities alike.
Melbourne, you’re next
The Sydney to Canberra coastal route is just the beginning. The Canberra to Melbourne coastal route will be ready in Q1 FY26 (stay tuned for a date).
The three products, and the three pathway options are now open for pre-order. Contact your Telstra account team or visit the Infraco website for more info.
