[clug] [OT] Broadband clangers

[Shayne Flint]

I'm not sure if it has already been noted on this list, but Gillard 
announced this morning that the NBN will be providing 1 gigabit to the 
home - '10 times what was originally planned ' - her words.

Hmmmm

On 12/08/10 14:36, Michael Still wrote:
> On 8/11/10 4:21 PM, Jim Croft wrote:
>> The likely visible cost to consumers is interesting...  as whiz bang
>> as the NBN might be, I may not be able to afford the best bits.  Using
>> Transact monthly charges as an example:
>>
>>    Cable 1 M  $75
>>    Cable 2 M  $85
>>    Cable 8 M  $95
>>    FttH 20 M  $85
>>    FttH 30 M  $130
>>    FttH 100 M  $150
>>
>> If I read this right, when the fibre comes to my door (2612, half way
>> up the hill... are you listening NBN?) I should get a tenfold increase
>> in speed for no additional cost (2M to 20 M) but it will cost double
>> for the whole enchilada.
>
> Internode's current NBN pricing: 
> http://www.internode.on.net/residential/broadband/fibre_to_the_home/nbn_plans/ 
>
>
> I assume prices will go down over time. Their 100mbit plan is only $30 
> more than what I pay now, for a brazillion times the speed.
>
> Mikal


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