On top of the base access fee those who want access to movies, music and other online content such as a live IPTV subscription or access to first run movies will have to pay more because a great many content providers have held back offering their services in Australia because of the lack of a fast broadband service.
While the Government is claiming that the new network will be 100 times faster than what is currently available, what they are not telling business or consumers is that within the 8 year build timetable companies like Cisco will be delivering Wireless broadband capability that will be equally as fast if not faster.
This technology will allow users to access fast broadband both inside and outside a building eliminating the need for the laying of fibre optic cable to every home or business in Australia.
Paul Broad, chief executive of Australia's third largest Telco, AAPT, is convinced broadband bills will rocket to at least $200 a month under the Government's plan and says consumers simply won't pay.
Also telling the Federal Government that their plan is not viable under the auspices of a Government owned company is Malcolm Turnbull the leader of the opposition. Leaving politics aside, Turnbull does have a decent pedigree when it comes to broadband and Internet issues.
