The document discusses the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout in Australia and its potential impacts on student housing. It outlines that the NBN will provide fiber optic connections to 93% of Australian homes by 2021, replacing older copper networks. For student housing providers, benefits include access to greatly improved broadband at their properties at no installation cost, which will help end the digital divide for residents. However, challenges exist such as potential short-term disruption during installation and long-term costs of maintaining NBN equipment on site. Overall the NBN aims to enhance broadband access across Australia, but its impacts on student housing will depend on individual circumstances.