This report assesses business users’ attitudes on a range of issues that are material to the reviews of the national broadband network (NBN).

The Australian Labor Party has launched a political advertisement about its National Broadband Network (NBN) which makes claims on cost, speed and rollout.

The ACCC is considering the implementation of a monitoring and reporting program in relation to the performance of broadband Internet services in Australia, subject to securing financial support. A broadband performance monitoring and reporting program would involve testing data transfer rates and other quality of service metrics for broadband services. The ACCC would then compile...

This strategy has identified three core goals and a set of actions to achieve the government’s vision. However, as the cloud services market continues to evolve, users and providers of cloud services must remain responsive to change. Likewise, the government will continue to adapt its strategy in response to market and technological changes.

The Coalition believes all Australians should have access to fast and affordable broadband. We recognise the benefits that fast broadband provides to households and businesses and its value (along with other information and communication technologies) in fostering productivity and innovation. Broadband and the Internet are essential services. The internet’s pervasive presence in our economy and...