[LINK] Telstra tells Rudd: We need high-speed broadband

[David Boxall]

<http://www.itnews.com.au/News/85943,telstra-tells-rudd-we-need-high-speed-broadband.aspx>
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> "Unlike other infrastructure projects which are focused on a 
> particular location or industry sector, the project will benefit all 
> Australians and will unleash the nation's untapped spirit of 
> innovation and entrepreneurship,” he claimed.
If controlled by Telstra their profits will be maximised, with negative 
impacts on the benefits to the nation.
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> However independent telco analyst Paul Budde claims Telstra only wants 
> an NBN built on its own terms.
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> "It wants an NBN that will net it the right return on investment," 
> said Budde.
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> "However the government is saying it has to be right for the country 
> and far more affordable than the price regulated by the telco giant."
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