Just been sent this. From Computerworld. It shows the effect of delay and uncertainty, confusion and secrecy. It’s affecting our economy now.
FX Networks has posted a reduced profit for the March 31 2010 year. This, says managing director Murray Jurgeleit, is largely due to a pause in buying by dark fibre customers because of lack of clarity in government plans for ultra fast broadband, as well as the rural broadband initiative.
Steven Joyce needs to show some of his cards and let there be a public discussion and debate about what happens to Telecom rather than letting its negotiating tactics dominate the decision around a vital piece of national infrastructure.
