Legislative proposals are being debated that would require Australia’s NBNCo to charge the same prices for bits delivered over fibre, wireless and satellite, according The Australian newspaper. Rural areas are likely to be served wirelessly or via satellite, so the bills would ensure equal pricing for access across the country.http://bit.ly/gIyQx2
Australia Debates Uniform Pricing for Fibre & Wireless
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