The Federal Government’s NBN plans for the bush are getting a kick start with an initial $250 million investment for backbone fibre optic transmission links announced by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, reports ARN.A stakeholder consultation process has been set up to identify and prioritise regional locations for the investment. As part of this process the Minister is also seeking comment on the technical parameters, arrangements for funding, the delivery of services and the ownership of the infrastructure. Submissions are due by May 12 and a competitive tender process will continue shortly after.To read this ARN report in full, see:
www.arnnet.com.au/article/300515/
computerworld.com.au/article/300515/Also see:Rural areas offered early access to broadband network
The federal Government is calling rural communities to nominate for the early stages of the $43 billion national broadband network, reports The Australian.Communications Minister Stephen Conroy reaffirmed his pledge to inject $250 million to help fast-track the rollout of the Government’s fibre-to-the-home network into rural areas that need it most.To read this report in full from The Australian, see:
www.theaustralian.news.com.au/business/story/0,28124,25377334-5018015,00.html
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