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'Town of the Future' residents can't get broadband - Video

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:44
For many households the internet is simply an everyday necessity - so why then is broadband still just a pipe dream for so many? - read full story »
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siuf
17 Jul 2010 6:40p.m.

I thought Australia was bad, but you guys have it even worse. Even third world countries have high speed internet that is a lot cheaper and doesn't have any idiotic data caps. this happens because ISPs are too greedy and don't want to install expensive infrastructure for only a small amount of customers because it has an initial loss with uncertain long term gains. its all about the short term profit and forgetting about customers.

Denise Keno
14 Jul 2010 10:56a.m.

Hi There, I moved to Rolleston on 10March 2010 and still havent got broadband. I am with Telstraclear and have been told it wont be until February next year at least!!! How can I get help with this as we arent rural & Christchurch is suppose to be a main centre!!??
PLEASE HELP :-)

Bainn
07 May 2010 12:05p.m.

If Telecom was a government owned company, everyone could expect coverage if the people were ultimately prepared to pay for it. But Telecom is a public company, and like any business, needs to run a profit. It seems the government wants the best of both world's - broadband for everyone, but it wants someone else to do it. Well this is the reality of a company.

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