[LINK] Detailed analysis of NBN Co’s finances shows FTTP better value than FTTN

[Bernard Robertson-Dunn]

On 5/01/2016 9:12 AM, Tom Worthington wrote:
> On 04/01/16 20:46, David Boxall wrote:
>
>> ... FTTP was significantly cheaper to run on an ongoing basis ($220
>> less per connection per year ...
> Because optical cable doesn't corrode like copper?

FTTP is cheaper because there are no electronics or batteries to install 
or maintain.

And FTPP is probably even cheaper over the long term because upgrading 
the network can be done at the end points, rather than in those big ugly 
expensive boxes they are having to install.

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brd

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