Networking experts have discussed concerns that the national broadband network will put the nation on a $43 billion path “back to the future” by returning incumbent telcos to dominant market positions.

Cisco Australia chief technology officer Kevin Bloch said that the NBN Co’s minimalist approach to building the network would place an additional investment burden on access seekers that only dominant market players could bear.

To read this report in The Australian in full, see:
www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/nbn-co-down-the-wrong-path-cisco/story-e6frgakx-1225809283038

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Broadband future: Father of the Internet praises NBN
Vint Cerf, Vice-President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google and widely regarded as the father of the Internet, has labelled the NBN rollout and telecommunications reform “stunning” and “impressive”.

Speaking to delegates via online link at the Realising Our Broadband Future forum, Cerf had nothing but praise for the project, adding that it will need to be carefully orchestrated.
www.computerworld.com.au/article/329413/

Broadband future: NBN should be wired, not wireless, says Quigley
Fibre to the home will be the only way to deliver high end applications such as complete remote computing and full 3D virtual collaboration in Australia, according to NBN Co cheif, Mike Quigley.

Speaking at the ealising Our Broadband Future forum in Sydney, Quigley quashed suggestions that an NBN should include or consist of large segments of wireless broadband.
www.computerworld.com.au/article/329405/