How does MBC fit in with other Australian Government funding support programs?
The MBC program is part of the National Broadband Strategy (NBS), which was developed in response to the Regional Telecommunications Inquiry and the Government’s Broadband Advisory Group. The MBC also forms part of the Government’s $1.1 billion Connect Australia package which builds on the $242 million of funding already provided through the NBS. Premises and/or customers that have previously received assistance to obtain a data service under other Government support programs are only eligible to receive an MBC Service if DCITA is satisfied that the data service provided under the other Government support program is not comparable to an MBC Service. Programs will be considered on a case by case basis.
