I found this article today.
It addresses some of the issues I see repeated frequently, often by people who know better.
As I trial user I am totally sold on the NBN as an FTTP project.
In my lifetime I've seen the expansion of the copper network until it's limits have been reached. And I've seen the emergence of optical fibre connectivity from the trunk lines and big business to the NBN. There's been private rollouts to specific estates and other estates with Telstra. TransACT tried a variety of technologies before settling on FTTP, much the same as the NBN.
It's a great investment for us all. And about the furthest thing from short term election cycle investment in decades.
I'm happy to post the rest of the article if anyone doesn't like links but would like to read it.
It is only going to get worse. Ever since it was first announced more than four years ago, the national broadband network has polarised people, including those whose official public comments add considerably to the debate. Some of it is erroneous and misleading, according to the experts. And even then, experts' opinions vary.
IT Pro asked about a dozen Australian academic institutions to compile a list of statements they believe are inaccurate. Three of them responded with the following comments. You might like to add your own in the comments below.
"Alternative technology" not really an alternative now
Mark Gregory, senior lecturer at RMIT's school of electrical and computer engineering, said the public is being misled on how alternative technologies including hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) and fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) could be used to replace fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) and speed up the NBN rollout.
"To change direction now requires major, multi-billion dollar contracts be renegotiated with Telstra, Optus and Vodafone – and there is no reason why any of these companies would agree to proceed."
He said there was also a multitude of construction contracts that would need to be changed or exited, placing a burden on taxpayers.
"Evidence is emerging as the NBN rollout proceeds that the copper network is beyond saving, network plant and infrastructure requires substantial maintenance and upgrades, and there are more network black-spots than previously identified.
"The Australian public is being hoodwinked by false statements that have been substantively disproved," Gregory said.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/government-it/nbn-debate-full-of-erroneous-information-20130404-2h8m...
Are you in favour if the NBN as it stands?
