[AusNOG] ACCC pushes for consumer internet speed test, telcos aren't keen on the idea

[Mark Smith]

On 13 Sep 2015 06:41, <ausftth at mail.com> wrote:
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> "But Mr Sims added the program would cost "low single-digit millions of
dollars" with funding coming from either the government or
telecommunications providers."
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> Seriously?!
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> The whole thing is a pipedream anyways with CVC charges at $17.50 per
mbps. It's a complete waste of money, regardless if millions are spent or
not. If ACCC wants to know which circuits are congested they only need ask
NBNco.
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So how does that help ISPs pay for more CVC, internal and transit bandwidth
to provide the NBN performance (which the public, press and many
politicians think is the same as the Internet) they're advertising?

> Source:
http://www.smh.com.au/business/accc-pushes-for-consumer-internet-speed-test-telcos-arent-keen-on-the-idea-20150911-gjkakd.html
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