[LINK] Tasmanians to be forced to connect to NBN under new laws

[Ben McGinnes]

On 8/10/10 6:42 AM, Richard Chirgwin wrote:
>   What they're thinking is this.
> 
> 1. If the NBN enabling legislation had passed, there would be no need 
> for this, because the upgrade would be covered under federal law.
> 
> 2. If Telstra had to replace the copper on anyone's property, it has the 
> right to do so via the normal infrastructure easements. Ditto 
> electricity infrastructre, ditto gas, ditto water. Etc. When Telstra 
> (under the NBN MOU) removes the copper, what did you expect?
> 
> 3. What will Tasmanians be "forced" to buy? Nothing at all.

Note to self: treat super-antihistamines as the same as alcohol for the
purposes of assessing posts to mailing lists, blogs, etc.

Okay, that makes more sense.


Regards,
Ben

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