Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

An important part of the NBN is this government's commitment to uniform national wholesale prices. The fibre being deployed in regional areas like Ballarat, Geraldton and Coffs Harbour is priced the same as the fibre in the city. The fixed wireless service and satellite services are priced the same as fibre in the city.

Customers on TransACT's network here in Canberra are also benefiting. In response to the NBN, the wholesale price of 100 megabits on the TransACT network has dropped from $119.95 to $59.90. The only threat to the NBN and uniform national pricing is those in that corner down there, the supposed supporters of regional Australia. We are delivering uniform prices no matter where you live. (Time expired)