[AusNOG] NBN Co Aggregation advice

[Joseph Goldman]

I think thats the main crux of the argument, whether it be an 
infrastructure venture for council owned/used buildings, or (where 
others on the list are concerned) if the council is trying to run a 
retail business.

On 18/07/13 09:45, Aaron Foote wrote:
> If you look at Sydney local councils covering an area with a radius of 10-20km then this would be silly.
> If you look at regional areas - where they cover hundreds of kilometres and have to link up many remote offices with traditionally very poor infrastructure these councils have been forced to develop their own networking solutions.
> Many regional councils have had very strong networking teams and infrastructure for many years - as a matter of necessity.
>
> Just some background to consider In this debate.
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> +1
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> On 18/07/13 7:49 AM, Chris Gibbs wrote:
>> So as of a couple of weeks ago, Gosford City Council is now a licensed Carrier and hopefully signing WBA shortly.
> One half of me says; "That's really innovative thinking. If if you can provide discounted services fetc. to local industry and boost their competitiveness without increasing tax burden on ratepayers then that's totally awesome."
>
> The other half of me says; "What business does council have getting in to the network services game? Your paid to keep the sewage flowing and garbage off the streets, not spend tax dollars playing telco."
>
> I'm genuinely interested to hear what services/infrastructure you guys intend to offer and how you see that playing out from a fee/reward point of view...
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> T.
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