This will mean that residents in newly constructed homes in Telstra Velocity estates can, with the right BigPond® plan, stream content straight from the internet to their High Definition TV, with clarity and speed. Whether it’s a short, or full feature program, YouTube or live video, users will have on demand access straight to their TV.

Home owners will also be able to network computers and printers, monitor security cameras on any TV, and have greater flexibility with home phones and television streaming.

Kathrine Dyer, Telstra’s National Manager for Urban Development said: “We are very pleased to be involved with Clipsal, who are the market leaders in the data and electrical industry, so that we can provide the best possible broadband and home entertainment experience to our customers.”

Mark Vandenberg, General Manager Clipsal Datacomms said: “With the government announcement of the National Broadband Network and draft legislation to mandate the installation of FTTP in all new developments, the timing is perfect for such an alliance.

“The partnership between Telstra and Clipsal Australia will bring technology and the user experience together, and prepare homes for new technologies in the future. Our aim is for Telstra and Clipsal Australia to make it easy for residents who will be living in these homes, and to get the most benefit for them.”

Clipsal has been in the home wiring business for more than 90 years, and in home automation for 16 years. “The home owner now has the ability to stream content, network computers and printers, connect telephony devices, reticulate TV signal, monitor security cameras on any TV monitor throughout the home. These things require reliability, which can only be achieved with hard wiring. The key is to plan the home wiring prior to the building stage.”

Home owners in Telstra Velocity FTTP estates will be able to access the full benefits of the network and technology simply. All that is required is a computer (or laptop) with an audio and video outlet, which is connected to the high speed network, an appropriate AV cable and a High Definition TV.

Considering many families would have most of these items as part of their television and computer setup, this is an affordable way to make the most of high speed broadband.

Currently there are over 135 Telstra Velocity estates planned across Australia, with this partnership supporting developers to provide new residents with the latest technology.