How to install BROADBAND CABLE in New Estates?
Twelve years ago, Telstra and Optus rolled out broadband cable in a mad rush, in the metropolitan areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Gold Coast, as well as some major regional centres. Then they stopped. Since then, Optus has done virtually no new extensions. Telstra, on the other hand, continues to extend their broadband – but largely at the developer’s expense. The good news, however, is that Telstra is actively pursuing new customers. So they have put together a package deal which they offer developers of selected estates – usually large or prestige developments. It is based on the “gold standard” for telecommunications – optic fibre from Telstra’s exchange to every lot in the estate. Telstra calls it “Velocity”. It can cost the developer up to $3000 per lot, comprising an initial high fixed cost and a variable “per lot” cost. The down side, however, is that if Telstra fibre is installed to each house, Telstra will be the only service provider who can afford to offer telephone se
