Lindsay Druett wrote:
http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/netw/C10B222A6ACCC7F5CC25733A0003FB01 Fascinating article...
..."Specialists and enthusiasts in InternetNZ and other online debating forums have been quick to leap on Freeth's comments as having an obvious motive; his company has a broadband cable network and DSL service of its own in Wellington and Christchurch and may simply be trying to discourage competition."
.."But Melbourne-based Ovum consultant Leith Campbell says "broadly speaking [Freeth's] right. There is a considerable ongoing operational cost to these networks. You've got to be prepared for troubleshooting and repair and ongoing maintenance."
Well... To put in my 10c worth, I know for a fact that two of those people at InternetNZ know what they are talking about...
It should also be remembered that Wgtn Council has had experience with laying and maintaining a broadband network when Citynet was first started. I imagine that they would use that company to the work since it is already developing and maintaining a fibre network around Wgtn. And of course there is "The Loop" http://www.nzine.co.nz/features/nelsonloop.html. If this group of schools and companies can do it, why can't a council also do it in a similar manner?