Broadband

 Mr Fletcher asked:

In respect of NBN Co Limited's business case, what assumptions has the company made about the

a)      Proportion of homes which are rented as opposed to owned; and

b)      Likely connection rate of the National Broadband Network in:

         i)           Rental homes, and

         ii)           Owner-occupied homes.

Mr Albanese responded:

(a) The NBN Co Corporate Plan 2011-2013 and business case assumptions do not distinguish between premises which are rented or owned.

(b) (i) and (ii) The NBN Co Corporate Plan 2011-2013 and business case assumptions relating to likely connection rates are informed by trends relating to fixed line services, rather than rental or ownership of residential premises. Quality of broadband access is an increasingly important criteria for selection of a residence and NBN Co expects owners will value the benefits of an installation of a fibre service and ensure connection to avoid compromising a property's attractiveness to future tenants or buyers.