Internet Service Provider iiNet has recently stated that it welcomes the agreement between the federal government, NBN Co, and Telstra in connection with the National Broadband Network.
It was recently announced that an agreement had finally been reached between the federal government, NBN Co, and the communications giant Telstra with regards to the National Broadband Network. Internet Service Provider iiNet has stated that it is pleased that this agreement has been reached, adding that this will not only benefit consumers but will benefit the industry as a whole.
iiNet’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Malone said: “The NBN is the future of broadband in Australia and iiNet has always believed it will be better served by having Telstra involved rather than not. The NBN is the most significant reform to the Australian telecommunications sector in decades and will ensure all Australians will have access to fast, affordable and competitive broadband.”
He added: “From our initial examination of yesterday’s announcement, the agreement is consistent with the Federal Government’s earlier commitments of an open access network, structural separation and regulatory reform.”
Malone went on to state: “We are well placed to continue to grow under this new and exciting regime. We are NBN-ready and have already signed up our first NBN customers in Tasmania. As a market leader and innovator, we will now be able to compete on a truly open high speed network. Our customers will be the big beneficiaries of the NBN and today’s announcement brings those benefits closer.”
Source – iiNet
