Archived How Australia Bungled Its $36B High-Speed Internet Rollout (nytimes.com)
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Archived How Australia Bungled Its $36B High-Speed Internet Rollout (nytimes.com)
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'The story of Australia’s costly internet bungle illustrates the hazards of mingling telecommunication infrastructure with the impatience of modern politics. '
'Started in 2009, the initiative, known as the National Broadband Network, was intended to bring advanced fiber-optic technology to the doorstep of just about every home and business. '
'After a Liberal-led coalition was elected in 2013, that party looked for ways to contain costs and speed up the rollout. '
'Still, Australia had high hopes for its ambitious internet project. '
'For many here, slow broadband connections are a source of frustration and an inspiration for gallows humor. '
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