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The Federal Government has announced it will build the "largest
infrastructure decision in Australia's history". The
Australian Government will build the $43 billion National
Broadband Network, Macquarie Telecom congratulates the Government for long
awaited reform of
the telecommunications industry, this is good for businesses and good for the
industry.
Matt Healy, National Executive Regulatory and Government, Macquarie Telecom,
said, “We applaud the Government’s decision to seriously consider implementing
wide-ranging reforms to the telecommunications sector as a matter of urgency.
And further, by next year, we will see a brand new network, the envy of other
economies.”
“This has the potential to be the most significant change this industry has
seen since deregulation in 1997. And just as deregulation kick started
competition, today’s announcements have the right ingredients to set a solid
foundation for a truly competitive 21st century telecommunications industry.”
“The government’s decision to form an NBN company that only provides
wholesale services will significantly change market dynamics. The choice of
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) as the new wholesale network is both bold, yet
achievable.
The landmark announcement in Canberra this morning, saw Prime Minister Kevin
Rudd, Treasurer Wayne Swan, Finance Minister Lindsay Tanner and Senator Conroy,
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy announce that
the Federal Government will form a state-owned company to build the National
Broadband Network with private enterprise.
“At last we will have a National Broadband Network that will be regulated for
competition like other utilities such as gas or electricity. This means
retailers will have equal access to the national network. The hearts and minds
of customers will therefore be won on the basis of service differentiation and
the relative level of personalised service that each customer demands.
“Equitable pricing and access to the network also lowers the barrier to
entering the market. We can expect new, nimble providers to invest in the local
market and stimulate competition,” Healy said.
“Ultimately the customer will be the winner as consumers and businesses will
have a broader range of services to choose from at lower prices.”
“Macquarie Telecom is confident that its business plan will translate well to
an NBN environment. As customers begin to look for differentiation amongst
providers, we are well placed to build upon the range of value added services we
already deliver.”
Now how can we help you?
Got questions or concerns about the National Broadband Network and how it
will impact our industry?
Email Matt Healy, National Executive Regulatory and Government, Macquarie
Telecom.
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