The
Northern Star,
4 May 2018:
BALLINA'S deputy mayor
is calling on residents to speak out against about the NBNCo's plans to deliver
"second class technology" to local residents.
Cr Keith Williams said
he had been contacted by residents in East Ballina, Skennars Head and Lennox
Head to say they would be getting "inferior" fibre to the node NBN
connections.
But he said fibre to the
kerb should be the minimum installation standard across the shire.
"We know that fibre
to the node places more reliance on the copper network, limits potential speeds
and is more expensive to upgrade," Cr Williams said.
"This places a real
limit on the economic potential of the area, not just now, but potentially for
years to come.
"It makes no sense
whatsoever when you consider that all these areas are close to the coast and
more exposed to the effects of salt water.
"This is precisely
the areas where you want less reliance on copper."
Cr Williams said failure
to oppose NBN rollout plans now, risked leaving residents in these areas with a
second class NBN.
"NBN Co have
insisted this is not second class technology, being essentially the same
technology as fibre to the kerb," he said.
"In this they are
correct, but they avoid the central point.
"The greater
reliance on the old copper network means it is a second rate service, slower,
more prone to dropouts and more expensive to upgrade.
"From my enquiries
to date it seems there is no formal mechanism to seek a review of the NBN Co
rollout plans.
"The only way these
things change is by community pressure and adverse publicity.
"I'm asking
everyone in the area to go to the NBN website, check what the rollout plans are
for your house and if it says Fibre to the Node, let NBN Co know that it just
isn't good enough.
"You deserve
better."
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