Wireless Internet Service Providers Association
Watching the Changes in Austrailia's Broadband Networks
Author: Hugh McInnes
Australia has been long-plagued by a non-competitive atmosphere in broadband provision. It is from this problem that the government has approved a new lightning-fast broadband internet development involving a $43 billion investment over 8 years.
The goal is to provide broadband service with up to 100 megabits per second speeds on a nationwide fiber optic and wireless broadband network. This public-private partnership will see the government invest majority financing into a program which also includes private capital. Then the usage of this network will be leased to the relevant internet service provider in each area. The faster broadband speeds are to the benefit of both the consumer and business interests alike. The goal is to reach 90% of the homes of Australians with the fiber optic network. The remaining homes can be reached through wireless solutions.
The decision to build a new network rather than gap-filling the current one has motivations in providing competition. Internet service providers have long complained that there is a strong monopoly over the provision of broadband connectivity. The theory is that competition in broadband networks will allow for better lease negotiation for regional providers.
Major internet service providers are pushing for pro-competition policies to be considered in the implementation of this National Broadband Network. The specifics of the regulations for the National Broadband Network are an ongoing debate of great importance to smaller and larger providers alike. The association between the development of the broadband infrastructure and its availability for localised retail contracts will be very important in its implementation.
Ultimately, the goal of reaching all Australian homes with faster broadband speeds is a great one. With the completion of the National Broadband Network, providers will be able to lease network access and provide it to consumers in a lucrative retail arrangement. Competition for provision will lower prices to the end-user. This will be great for consumers. The businesses will be forced to adjust with the new method of delivery, but ultimately, more access to the homes of Australians means more customers for these broadband service providers. A bigger pie will have more pieces.
Since Telstra was driven from the bargaining table on the provision of this network for the government, they have committed to improving speeds on their current networks. This will allow the private broadband networks which exist now to compete directly with the National Broadband Network on speed and cost. This is good for the consumer as well. Healthy competition and options in broadband provision could create a technical "arms race" that results in blinding speeds to the end-user over the long haul. It will be interesting to see how the broadband industries grow as these policies are implemented.
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This article is on the topic of the Broadband National Network and Australia’s progress in improving the internet speeds and download quota. Internet service providers across the nation are working alongside the Australian government to provide Australians with faster internet speeds and better broadband connections.
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