broadband industry group (for rotary)

• Ubiquity – “critical mass”• Speed• Reliability of service delivery• Uniformity of experience

Why High Speed Broadband?

• Whether we need it (bipartisan support)

Non Issue

• Much discussion around technology – not very interesting or relevant.

So what’s the fuss about?

More innovation and change than at any other point in our lifetime…

04/15/2023 Commercial in confidence

And boy do we need to change!

04/15/2023 Commercial in confidence

19B Network connections by 2016 – half in our region…

eLearning…

Ubiquitous broadband allows FNQ farmers to stay on the farm while they are trained by the Qld department of Agriculture to improve beef production.

Global Vision Media

Telehealth in Australia…

One of many projects in place already – broadband delivered remote dance classes for older Australians keeps them active. Led to a dramatic reduction in falls after six months.

US Government saving from telework…

Australia’s target: 1 in 8 employees by 2020

• Security issues• What happens after the NBN rollout?• Telecommuting • Need for up-skilling

OK so what are the issues?

Questions?

Peter Hawkinsphawkins@bigideas.org.au03 9412 7612

More information:http://www.bigideas.org.au

Peter Hawkinsphawkins@bigideas.org.au03 9412 7612