Five hundred Aspley users will be able to link to the National Broadband Network (NBN) by March after the Federal Government turned on the high speed internet service today.

Connected by video link to demonstrate the service, ex Broncos star Michael Hancock delivered coaching tips from Suncorp Stadium to Broncos player Jharal Yow Yeh, who was at Aspley Rugby League Football Club with juniors.

Member for Lilley Wayne Swan and Member for Petrie Yvette D'ath watched on.

Next up to be connected to the NBN will be 1700 sites at Carseldine, Banyo, Bridgeman Downs, Eagle Farm, Northgate, Nudgee, Virginia and Zillmere.

``It's about putting in the 21st century technology to power economy,'' Mr Swan said.

NBN Co Queensland community account manager Ryan Williams said the new network was comparable to existing prices for general broadband internet and would mean greater access for all users.

``Not everyone has access to superfast internet

``The National Broadband Network is about creating a level playing field where everyone can access high speed broadband,'' he said.

He could not confirm how many Aspley businesses and homes had signed up so far.

Aspley resident Kev O'Leary said, a 98-year-old regular at Aspley Rugby League Football Club , said he had never seen anything like the NBN coaching session.

``It's amazing.''

5AM: Aspley will become the first metropolitan suburb to have super-fast broadband when the National Broadband Network (NBN) is switched on today.



The NBN is a high-speed broadband network which will provide faster, more reliable broadband access across the country.

The media will this morning witness the world's first live, virtual rugby league coaching session delivered over the NBN direct from Suncorp Stadium.

Rugby league legend Michael Hancock and Bronco's player Jharal Yow Yeh will put junior players from Aspley Rugby League Football Club to the test with training drills via an NBN-enabled connection.

Member for Lilley, Wayne Swan previously said the NBN would change the way schools and businesses on the northside and across the country access information, collaborate and communicate with each other.

Aspley residents are expected to have access to the NBN by March.

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