T4 Supports Panel and Calls for Review of all Broadband Options
18 June 2007, SYDNEY – The Tell the Truth (T4) group today announced its support for the Government’s expert panel on broadband, however called for a review of all broadband options – not just those from Telstra and the G9 that are on the table.
“The panel has the opportunity to review the best option for Australia’s future. This should not just be a debate on the merits of two rival proposals,” said a T4 spokesperson.
T4 recommended the panel should consider the role of all technologies including wireless to determine the best option.
“This is a unique opportunity to ensure that Australia has the best technology possible and the right infrastructure to support the its immediate and future needs,” he said.
T4 also warned the panel against caving into Telstra’s demand for a quick-fix decision.
“Telstra has pressured the Government to rush through a decision on FTTN. It used the premise of its budgeting schedule to try and push a result – and undermine the competition,” he said.
“The panel must be given sufficient time and scope to make such a major decision; one that will concern broadband for Australia’s next generation. Telstra must not be allowed to define the terms and timeline of that decision.”
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About “Tell the Truth Telstra” (T4) - www.tellthetruthtelstra.com.au
The Tell the Truth Telstra (T4) campaign was launched in April 2007, to counter Telstra’s campaign of misinformation on telecommunications and broadband competition and regulation in Australia.
Tell the Truth Telstra is an initiative of Australia’s leading telecommunications carriers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) including AAPT, Adam Internet, Austar, iiNet, Internode, Macquarie Telecom, Powertel, Primus Telecom, Telarus, TransACT, WestNet and Unwired.
The Tell the Truth Telstra (T4) initiative commenced with a united complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) asking it to investigate whether Telstra’s conduct amounts to misleading and deceptive conduct. | 
