This central region project, which is likely to cost more than A$3.5 million (US$2.68 million), has the support of the Australian Government's Broadband Connect funding program, the SA government and councils in the region.

Internode managing director Simon Hackett said the organization will deploy a mix of ADSL2+ and wireless broadband.

"Building broadband infrastructure is not for the faint-hearted as it's a long-term investment," he said.

Member councils of the region include: Barunga West; Clare and Gilbert Valleys; Copper Coast; Flinders Ranges; Goyder; Mallala; Mount Remarkable; Northern Areas; Orroroo/Carrieton; Peterborough; Port Pirie; and Wakefield.

Internode also intends to extend the broadband network to the mining township of Leigh Creek.