The politics of speed: An examination of national governments' policies for FTTX networks

This article examines the views of a selection of national governments on the desirability of ubiquitous high speed broadband and any plans or policies in place to achieve this. It notes that 82 percent of investment in 2012-17 in the world?s developed countries is estimated to be in FTTH.

The politics of speed: An examination of national governments' policies for FTTX networks

This article examines the views of a selection of national governments on the desirability of ubiquitous high speed broadband and any plans or policies in place to achieve this. It notes that 82 percent of investment in 2012-17 in the world?s developed countries is estimated to be in FTTH.

The UN Broadband Commission for Digital Development

High-speed broadband networks are an essential element in today?s society, and access should be available on an equitable basis, worldwide. This paper explores how that goal can be achieved, and describes the work being done by the UN Broadband Commission for Digital Development.

The UN Broadband Commission for Digital Development

High-speed broadband networks are an essential element in today?s society, and access should be available on an equitable basis, worldwide. This paper explores how that goal can be achieved, and describes the work being done by the UN Broadband Commission for Digital Development.

Another great wonder of the world? Early experience with high speed broadband

This guest editorial provides an overview of eight papers describing early experiences with high speed broadband.

Another great wonder of the world? Early experience with high speed broadband

This guest editorial provides an overview of eight papers describing early experiences with high speed broadband.

Telework, productivity and wellbeing: an Australian perspective

Developments in networking and collaboration technologies offer new opportunities for employees to telework. Findings indicate that productivity requires a different management approach and high-level IT support but the ability to telework fosters wellbeing, which in turn contributes to productivity.

Telework, productivity and wellbeing: an Australian perspective

Developments in networking and collaboration technologies offer new opportunities for employees to telework. Findings indicate that productivity requires a different management approach and high-level IT support but the ability to telework fosters wellbeing, which in turn contributes to productivity.

The critical role of e-skills in raising NBN adoption and Australia's competitiveness in the global Digital Economy

This paper reports initial findings from two of the latest research projects commissioned by Innovation and Business Skills Australia. Studies into digital literacy and adoption of information technology and broadband services at three of the earliest NBN release sites show that the readiness to compete in the Digital Economy is affected by the ability to acquire specific ICT skills.

Why I am a champion for Tasmania's NBN

Much has been written about a reported high cost of the NBN. This paper looks at some of its benefits that are helping to make Tasmania potentially as much a centre of the economic world as London, New York, Sydney or Melbourne.