nbn Sky Muster

Government-Subsidised Satellite

Australia's national satellite service for locations outside terrestrial network reach.

About nbn SkyMuster


nbn SkyMuster is the satellite component of Australia's National Broadband Network, delivering internet services to premises that cannot access fixed-line or fixed-wireless NBN technologies. The service uses two dedicated satellites—Sky Muster and Sky Muster Plus —providing coverage across the entire Australian continent.As a government-subsidised service, Sky Muster offers cost-effective connectivity for eligible locations. Orion provides Sky Muster access for qualifying premises, integrated with our broader connectivity portfolio.

Eligibility

Sky Muster is available for premises classified by NBN as satellite-only. Eligibility is determined by NBN based on address. We can check your eligibility as part of our site assessment process.
Eligibility typically includes:

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Remote rural properties beyond fixed-line and fixed-wireless coverage

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Pastoral stations and agricultural properties

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Remote homesteads and dwellings

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Some regional businesses meeting location criteria

Technical Specifications

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Download speed

Up to 25 Mbps (Sky Muster Plus up to 50 Mbps)
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Upload speed

Up to 5 Mbps
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Latency

550-700ms (GEO satellite characteristic)
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Data allowances

Metered plans with peak/off-peak allocations
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Coverage

Australia-wide including offshore islands

Integration with Orion Solutions

Sky Muster can serve as one component of a broader connectivity strategy:

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    Backup pathSecondary connectivity in multi-path solutions
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    Residential supplement Staff accommodation while operations use enterprise services
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    Cost optimisationLower-cost option for non-critical applications
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