Despite the Riverina having a population of more than 200,000 people, the NBN is scheduled to be connected to Ariah Park, Springdale and Khancoban, outlying communities which have listed populations of less than 300 people. 

NBN Co spokesperson Tony Gibbs framed the fixed wireless rollout as one to "bring better broadband to the bush" but confirmed retail services will not be available to customers for another 12 months.

"For decades, rural and regional Australia has been left behind when it comes to telecommunications," Mr Gibbs said, adding the service would offer download speeds of up to 25 megabits per second. 

"More farms, residents and businesses can look forward to having access to faster internet with the NBN expanding its broadband footprint throughout NSW." 

Currently, the embattled NBN Co is under fire for the slow speeds being received by regional customers through its National Broadband Network Interim Satellite Service (NBN ISS), which reached its 48,000 user capacity - which has slowed speeds considerably - according to some customers. 

Country Labor candidate Tim Kurylowicz said the rollout was being bastardised as a result of the change in government, with NBN rollout figures being revised considerably since the federal election. 

"This is the result of broadband not being priority of this government," Mr Kurylowicz said, but added he was pleased farmers would have access to the fast-speed broadband. 

"A CSIRO report found the NBN would have a considerable impact on output for farmers - they need to remain competitive." 

Federal member for Riverina Michael McCormack labelled the rollout "a start", saying Labor had "duped" people into thinking digging a few holes meant a rollout was under way. 

"We were always upfront with people about our better internet plan," Mr McCormack said, adding the residents who live in those areas will now receive better service. 

"We are going to deliver a faster, more affordable service to the bush."