[MLB-WIRELESS] Australia's Broadband Connectivity: The Broadband Advisory Group's Report to Government

[Steven Haigh]

Chaper 9 of this report includes:

9.2 Wireless Inquiry
The House of Representatives Communications Committee report Connecting Australia! Wireless Broadband tabled on 11 November 2002 reports on the current and potential use of wireless technologies in delivering broadband communication services to Australia, including regional locations.

The Inquiry found that wireless technologies have considerable potential for providing 'last mile' solutions, especially in regional areas. It is increasingly widely recognised that wireless technologies have an important role in the deployment of broadband services, particularly in regional areas.  This highlights the necessity for wireless ISPs to connect seamlessly to the internet backbone.  Consistent with one of the Inquiry's recommendations, the possibility of carrier licensing arrangements being a barrier to entry should be investigated.

While developments in wireless technologies are emerging as significant, it should be recognised that wireless technologies are just one solution to the national broadband infrastructure and should be considered as such in strategic investment decision-making.

Overall, the report is intresting result, hopefully it will cause some action in the broadband industry....


Signed,
Steven Haigh
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