Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Broadband Research

1. What is broadband?


2. Outline the methods of delivery of broadband (wireless, cable, ADSL and fibre)? Identify the speed of each method.

3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

4. Give examples of broadband providers and identify the costs.

5. The Federal Government is thinking of rolling out a national broadband network (The NBN). Research the NBN and find out:

a. what method of delivery it will use

b. the expected speed

c. the expected costs

6. Do you think Australians should invest in The NBN? Justify your answer.