The Gillard government has hailed a commercial agreement with Telstra for the use of its network by NBN Co, saying it will deliver a more efficient rollout of optical fibre.Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said the announcement was a big step forward in bringing affordable, high-speed broadband to homes, schools, hospitals and businesses in Australia through the National Broadband Network.To read this report in The Australian in full, see:
www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/telecommunications/telstra-deal-to-boost-nbn-rollout-says-stephen-conroy/story-fn4iyzsr-1226003578911Also see:Telstra nets NBN deal
Telstra and NBN Co have finalised the key commercial terms for a deal allowing NBN Co to use Telstra’s infrastructure to build the national network, Stephen Conroy announced in Canberra this morning.The telco said it was on track to put a deal to shareholders by July 1.
www.smh.com.au/business/telstra-nets-nbn-deal-20110210-1anew.html
Telstra deal to boost NBN rollout, says Australian communications minister
The Gillard government has hailed a commercial agreement with Telstra for the use of its network by NBN Co, saying it will deliver a more efficient rollout of optical fibre.