Further to my wireless discussion. Hot off the press.'Wireless a...

Further to my wireless discussion. Hot off the press.

'Wireless a threat to broadband network'
NEWS.com.au, 14 Sep 2009

USE of wireless broadband services mushroomed during the past year to reach more than two million subscribers, driven by the popularity of wireless modems and mobile devices such as the iPhone.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority's communications report, released yesterday, revealed the use of wireless broadband services jumped 162 per cent in 2008-09, while fixed-line telephone services dropped 3 per cent.

The strong growth of wireless broadband services could undermine the business case for the Rudd Government's national broadband network, which is aimed at providing high-speed internet to users on a fixed-line network, The Australian reports.

Some analysts have predicted that internet users could place more importance on mobility than speed in the future.

Food for thought