we are 28th in the world in internet speed :(

[***super_nova***]

And we can only hope that the LNP will change their minds, will listen to reason and implement the NBN.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDQY1upYFfI

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5aFEhTyNjc

 and for those who do not understand how much difference it would make, and are unsure about the bits and bytes, and the difference between FTTP and FTTN

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1REhLC8lKo

[poddster]

I think in the test areas at the time the NBN was virtually given away so get people onboard

Even then the takeup was only 16%. I'll have to do some research to see what the take up rate is now

[catsnknots]

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@the_hawk* wrote:

How about staying on topic like every one else

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I agree.. how come some can go off topic and never get into trouble for it?? 

Maybe it is the speed of the internet that means some reports get there faster? 

[catsnknots]

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@am*3 wrote:

Does that mean you won't subscribe to the NBN  if it  was available? Was it you that posted previously, you don't watch a lot of

you tube clip links on the forum because of your current broadband service (too slow?)

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There will be no choice.. they are removing every other option thanks to Conroy and his deals with Telstra. 

[cherry*135]

You missed a whole lot of happenings in this thread cat

poddster - Yes, we had a good deal for the NBN in the test area.. month by month contract, good rate. The plans are different now, but still good value compared to what we had before. The take up rate in this area (NSW) was quite good to (more than 16% from memory).

[cherry*135]

A lot of areas out of the cities don't have much choice of ISP's now for broadband (ADSL only). We have to be Telstra resale customers here, and no ISP's keen to offer a service to them anymore. 

[poddster]

Questions over slow NBN take-up rate in Tasmania

7.30 Tasmania

 By Michael Atkin and Ros Lehman

 Updated Thu 22 Aug 2013, 10:46am AEST

Questions are being raised about the slow take-up of the National Broadband Network, three years after it was switched on in Tasmania.

Scottsdale in the state's north east was one of the country's first towns to be connected.

It was always going to be a hard task with low incomes, an aging population and low digital literacy.

About 460 families and businesses are on the NBN but not everyone is happy.

One reason, they say, is some of the training provided, including the timing of training sessions and how they were delivered.

Full article  below

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-16/questions-over-nbn-take-up-rate-in-tasmania/4892792

[poddster]

There has been a lot of propaganda about "The Digital Economy" which is a red herring to justify the NBN White Elephant.

How is ultra fast Internet going to help the average Internet user who needs no more than 10-20 Mbps to do all the things that they want to do now and in the future. most are doing what they need to do at much lower data transfer rates  like 1-2 Mbps.

Having ultra fast Internet foisted on then is NOT going to increase their income nor decrease their outlay.

It has been touted that the NBN will be self sufficient, i doubt that taking into account the slow take up rate, you can't blame people for not opting in.

It starts way behind by many many billions of dollars that the taxpayer pays for which they will never see returned back to them.

it will never deliver what it promised to deliver from the outset

Conclusion:-

CON JOB of mammoth proportions

[freakiness]

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@monman12 wrote:

SN :"according to the up to date reasearch we are actually 49th!!!! " So show us  the link.

FN: "There is a difference in being quizzed and being attacked with made up information by a person making guesses based on assumption alone and by default implying I am telling lies."

FN, Saying I do not believe you does mean you are a liar, only you have not supported your argument sufficiently to convince me,  as in law an honestly held opinion is a defence to  libel.  So you now have the chance to support what you write, so please explain:

1. made up information

2. making guesses based on assumption alone

3. ficticious figures

FN: "I will not disclose my details or the details of the businesses in my areal."
I do not think anyone is the slightest bit interested in any of the above FN, I just wish to know what speed you actually need, and what you have. It is hardly "eyes only" information .

 nɥºɾ

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Unless you post as proddster I did not suggest you accused me of being a liar.

Why do you need to know what speed I need? It varies each day.

[monman12]

FN: "Why do you need to know what speed I need? It varies each day."
Actually FN you are allocated only a maximum speed within your chosen "plan", and you have stated that you use "basic NBN" which  is  NBN Tier 1 12/1Mbps, and so I do wonder if you appreciate max speed,  data allowance,  and the 5 NBN speed Tiers (12/1 to 100/40)
Everyone would like the fastest UP/DOWN, but being practical, do they need it, have the appropriate eqipment, or even known what they need?

FN: "There are no radios or TVs so internet streaming is it."
"no Tv" I understand can occur, but no radio? means you would have to be rather isolated, which obviously your are not if you have the NBN connected .
"Radio National currently has 327 transmitter sites and covers over 98% of the permanently inhabited areas of Australia" (ABC also have short wave broadcasts)
There are free to air satellite TV and radio channels but the initial outlay is a little expensive but obviously would/could be a business deduction write off..

Anyway FN, what NBN Tier do you actually use?, and why no TV/radio?

nɥºɾ

[*ibis]

she doesnt even have the NBN

does anybody?