Quiz: Australia’s National Broadband Network

When did Australia declare its National Broadband Network (NBN) “built and fully operational”?

• August 2020

• December 2020

• April 2009

• June 2013

How many premises remained unconnected at the time of the declaration?

• 100,000

• 230,000

• 35,000

• 11.86 million

What was the speed deemed to represent "broadband" in Australia?

• 10Mbps

• 100Mbps

• 50Mbps

• 25Mbps

Which political party initiated the NBN project in 2007?

• Liberal Party

• Australian Greens

• Australian Labor Party

• National Party

What was the original plan for the NBN?

• Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) nationwide

• Fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) nationwide

• 5G wireless network nationwide

• Satellite-based internet for all users

Why did the government change from FTTP to a "multi-technology mix"?

• FTTP was too slow to implement and costly

• FTTP technology was outdated

• Fiber-optic cables were unavailable

• Internet demand was too low to justify FTTP

What was one of the major criticisms of the multi-technology mix plan?

• It was too fast to implement

• It failed to meet the universal 25Mbps speed target for some users

• It was cheaper than expected

• It made Australian broadband prices the lowest in the world

Which of the following was NOT a major concern about the NBN?

• High wholesale charges for retailers

• Potential competition from 5G networks

• Netflix refusing to enter the Australian market

• Slow satellite services for remote users

How did the NBN perform during the 2020 work-from-home surge?

• It failed to handle increased demand

• It performed comparably to other countries’ networks

• It caused widespread Zoom failures

• It led to a reduction in internet subscriptions

What new laws did Minister Fletcher announce on December 23rd?

• A ban on all social media content in Australia

• A tax on internet streaming services

• A requirement for digital platforms to take down harmful content within 24 hours

• A law preventing competition among internet providers