[LINK] NBN Fixed Wireless vs FttC

[David Boxall]

The economics of fixed wireless are questionable, it seems, at least 
under some circumstances:
> So here is the juicy detail
> The figures we have been provided are as follows:
>
> Cost to install FW in a Premises = $1,300
> Average cost for each upgrade a FW tower = $60,000
>
> So costs for sunset Ridge Estate to date:
> 65x$1300 = $84,500
> 4x$60,000 = $240,000
> total= $324,500
>
> Costs to put FW in all houses allotted to Bellingen
> 247x$1300 = $321,000
> 7 x $60,000 = $420,000
> Total = $751,100
>
> Cost to install FTTC in FW areas of Bellingen
> 247x$2600 =$642,200
>
> To remind readers of the difference between FW and FTTC
> Projected speeds of FTTC = 5Gbps
> Projected speeds of FW = 0.1Gbps
>
> Cost to upgrade from fTTC to FTTP = $1000
> Cost to upgrade from FW to FTTP = $50,000
>
> NBN were provided these costs and did not deny them
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/BIRRR/permalink/715021475373209/>
Associated article in local media:
<http://www.bellingencourier.com.au/story/4810879/questions-of-cost-and-speeds-continue-to-dog-nbn-debate/>

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