costello's genius, page-52

"can you explain to me why we need a brand new network. Why can't we have a NBN based on Telstra's network?"

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Hi Socrates, I am no expert on NBN... just an enthusiast.

As to your question, I thought the Govt has entered into a deal with Telstra to buy access to their ducts and fiber infrastructure... in other words, the NBN will be utilising existing Telstra fiber infrastructure.

Check out the "NBN Myths" website/blogsite... it answers all those questions some people are too afraid to ask.

http://nbnmyths.wordpress.com/