Alpaca 1-6

Despite Australia declaring the NBN "fully operational" in 2020, what major issue remained unresolved?

• The network was not accessible to businesses.

• Over 230,000 premises couldn't reach the minimum broadband speed of 25Mbps.

• The project was immediately shut down due to high costs.

• The government admitted the network was obsolete.

• Only 50% of users could access streaming services.

What was the original plan for the NBN under the Labor Party in 2007?

• A satellite-only network.

• A fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) network.

• A fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network.

• A wireless-only network.

• A partnership with private telecom companies.

Why did the government in 2013 abandon the FTTP plan for the NBN?

• Because FTTP was already outdated.

• Due to concerns over slow progress and high costs.

• Because satellite technology became cheaper.

• Because Telstra demanded control of the network.

• Because users preferred wireless connections.

What was a major criticism of the "multi-technology mix" adopted for the NBN?

• It relied too heavily on satellite technology.

• It would require costly future upgrades and delivered inadequate speeds.

• It excluded rural areas entirely.

• It was only available to government agencies.

• It increased competition among ISPs.

What was one of the technical failures during the NBN's construction?

• The use of outdated copper wires.

• A costly cable network that couldn't deliver broadband.

• The complete shutdown of existing internet services.

• A failure to secure international funding.

• The inability to support mobile devices.

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

• It collapsed under the increased demand.

• It supported digital needs, including Zoom and Netflix, despite speed inconsistencies.

• It was shut down for emergency upgrades.

• It only worked in major cities.

• It required users to pay extra for high-speed access.

What was a common complaint about the NBN's actual speeds compared to advertised speeds?

• They were consistently faster than advertised.

• They often fell short (e.g., 52Mbps download vs. 100Mbps advertised).

• They varied only in rural areas.

• They were not measurable.

• They were only slow during peak hours.

What additional policy was announced alongside the NBN's completion in December 2020?

• A ban on all streaming services.

• A requirement for digital platforms to remove harmful content within 24 hours.

• A new tax on internet usage.

• A government takeover of all ISPs.

• A restriction on online banking.

How many premises were still unable to connect to the NBN when it was declared complete in December 2020?

• 10,000

• 35,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

What was a key economic concern regarding the NBN's pricing structure?

• Retailers struggled to profit due to high wholesale charges, leading to expensive consumer plans.

• The government subsidized all user subscriptions.

• Prices were the lowest in the world.

• Only businesses had to pay for access.

• Rural users received free internet.