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Australian Government

If you do not have metro-comparable broadband service available to you - that is, a service offering at least

512/128 kb per second download/upload speed
3GB per month data allowance, regardless of time of use
a total cost of $2,500 over three years including any equipment or installation charges

then you are potentially eligible for a subsidised service with the Australian Broadband Guarantee - the 'ABG'. This program offers incentive payments to registered broadband providers so that they can connect metro-comparable broadband services to people who do not have access to them.

Regional Telecommunications Review Report: Framework for the Future

This report (September 2008) recommends bold changes to telecommunications policy and legislation, particularly for individuals and businesses in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia.

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy,

Communications and technology for business

Find information on support and opportunities for business— especially small and medium enterprises—in the ICT sectors, along with relevant policy, legislation, reports, research and guidelines.

Communications and technology for consumers

Information on support and resources for consumers of Internet, broadband, telephone and related services—especially home, small business and rural users.

Tel:info- information for consumers

Informing people about services, safeguards and what is happening locally and nationally in the regional telecommunications landscape.

Minister: Media releases and Fact Sheets

Australian Communications and Media Authority

ACMA licenses Australia's telecommunications carriers and regulates fixed line and mobile telecommunications.

Australian Government Broadband Guarantee

Customer information service to help consumers access broadband, the options available and how to get connected. Phone the hotline 1800 883 488.

Stay Smart Online

This site is designed to help home users and small businesses to stay smart online. The alert service is a free, subscription-based service provided and hosted by Aus-CERT and available through the Stay Smart Online website, which also includes a self-assessment tool designed to help small businesses evaluate and improve their own online security practices.

State Government

South Australian Strategic Plan Household Broadband Survey

BroadbandSA

The Broadband SA program has been established by the Government to bring about a coordinated and strategic approach to dealing with issues relating to broadband telecommunications services across the State.

Jargon Buster

If you're confused by all the complex Information Economy related jargon that we're all expected to understand on a day to day basis, you've come to the right spot. On this page you will find links to explanations of Information Economy related terms explained in a way that doesn't assume you have a degree in Information Technology.