I have checked two other threads but they are related to the introduction of a NBN tax on fixed line products. e.g. 12. So, it is a good time to start another thread and maybe make some noise, albeit it I have doubts that it will result in any meaningful change as the trajectory seems to be already set in stone by the bean counters.
I thought the ACCC was there to protect the consumer but it seems like they are just a bunch of government stooges. Let's face it, we probably won't get a say on this.
The cost of living is set to increase yet again! Your bills might be going up if you are using a 4G/5G fixed wireless alternative. For those of us that only have access to poor NBN products such as HFC/FTTN NBN which is subject to corrosion and multiple site visits, this is just another blow. I am actually thinking of going back on HFC to force the NBN Co to waste more money on site visits. I averaged anywhere from 6-9 site visits a year whilst on HFC and it was never fixed with the 4G failover kicking in multiple times per day.
Do we need to band together and break the system before the government decides to act more prudently? A majority of the NBN areas are not fit for purpose for video conferencing which requires stability. How many of you guys have actually taken action to get your connections fixed? You have that right, have you exercised it or have you given up like I have. Normally, you would think the NBN Co would be promoting 4G/5G because it saves money by reducing the incidence of site visits, but maybe we need to teach them a lesson once they drive us back onto their platform.
Article: IT News
the ACCC has indicated it would now support cellular fixed wireless services being taxed.
“Under the current RBS funding arrangements, as more consumers substitute 4G and 5G fixed wireless services for fixed line broadband services, the RBS funding base will continue to be eroded over time,” the ACCC said.
“This will necessitate ongoing increases to the RBS levy amount, which is likely to further disadvantage fixed-line network operators in those geographic areas where they compete with 4G and 5G fixed wireless providers.”
The ACCC noted “some risk” in a levy on 4G and 5G fixed wireless services making them more expensive, and less of a “competitive constraint” on NBN Co’s own pricing.
The commission indicated that expansion should be accompanied by some redefinition of who pays.
“If the government decides that it is appropriate to broaden the RBS charge base to include 4G and 5G fixed wireless broadband services, consideration would need to be given to the best approach for revising the RBS charge base unit,” the ACCC said.
Do you support such a move?
Let’s get the band back together