$1.5Bn Broadband Proposal A Good Start

Tuesday 22 April 2008

The announcement today from National Party Leader John Key shows that the message about our poor Broadband Status to Central Government is being taken very seriously.

The $1.5Bn funding proposal for High Speed Broadband resonates well with the Wireless and Broadband Forum who have assisted thought leaders via its members over the past few years.

“Core Broadband infrastructure in other countries got its boost from Governments because it has a measurable positive economic impact. New Zealanders must embrace and encourage any investment in this area”, said Steve Simms, President of the Wireless and Broadband Forum.

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About the Wireless and Broadband Forum

The Wireless and Broadband Forum are an energetic non-profit ICT industry group that facilitates collaboration, education, motivation, promotion, peer access, research, networking and government liaison.

Our members are focused on driving economic value through Wireless and Broadband innovation. Forum members are in one of the largest ICT industry groups who have been around for many years. Members include carriers, software developers, service providers and business users.

For more information:

Steve Simms - President - 021 558 485 or www.wirelessforum.org.nz