The DEC of telecommunications infrastructure in Canberra is projected to increase from $316 million in 2011 to $656 million in 2031, reflecting Canberra's importance as a government and services hub.
In the ACT, 94 per cent of premises have access to ADSL, 95 per cent have 3G mobile coverage, 66 per cent have 4G coverage, 32 per cent have access to fibre to the node and 13 per cent have access to fibre to the premises.
For overall quality of fixed broadband service, the ACT has the largest share of premises receiving the highest level of broadband service of any jurisdiction.