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Thursday, 9 February 2012
Page: 701

Broadband

(Question No. 360)


Mr Fletcher asked the Minister representing the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, in writing, on 11 May 2011:

(1) Can the Minister confirm that a retailer wishing to offer a voice only service will be required to pay NBN Co Limited's entry level wholesale price of $24 per month?


Mr Albanese: The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has provided the following answer to the honourable member's question:

(1) The Australian Government is committed to the continued availability of a voice-only service for those who need it. The government's retail price control framework provides a range of protections for consumers, including those on low-incomes.

In conducting its review into arrangements for retail price controls, the government sought views on how low-income users should be provided with equitable access to affordable basic telecommunications services. The government is considering the submissions received in response to the review.