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The fact that the Internet has become an all-encompassing phenomenon that has spread its tentacles into almost every area of life is no longer without controversy. Nowadays, you can do many things on the Internet, from shopping for groceries and furniture to filing taxes and getting medical advice.
But with the ever-growing list of things you can do over the Internet, just having an Internet connection is no longer enough – faster Internet makes a big difference. That’s why the Australian government has embarked on the National Broadband Network, which in many ways is the largest infrastructure project in Australia. BAS Services in Australia
At a cost of $43 billion, Australia is following the same progressive mindset as Finland, which recently (and famously) passed a law making access to broadband Internet a fundamental right. The NBN is expected to revolutionize daily life in Australia by providing 90% of all Australian homes and establishments with Internet speeds of at least 100 Mbps (100 times faster than most Australians today), which can go as high as 1 Gbps. The remaining 10% of homes and establishments will be served by a combination of satellite and wireless technology, providing a minimum speed of 12 Mbps.
But how will the National Broadband Network translate into concrete benefits? First, the sheer scale of the project and the resulting infrastructure will create many more jobs in the telecommunications industry than currently exist. Over the eight-year life of the project, the NBN will create about 25,000 jobs each year. In addition, there is the job creation that will result from the increased efficiency of doing business due to the much faster Internet.
The Internet opens up global business opportunities for entrepreneurs. In addition, telecommuting is becoming a viable work and business option around the world – the faster Internet will make this positive outcome a reality for more and more people. Filing BAS applications, managing an online bank account, trading stocks, voice over IP (VoIP) communications, and online video conferencing will be much smoother than before once the national broadband network is up and running. Faster Internet speeds will save time and thus increase overall productivity. BAS Agent in Australia
Connecting educational institutions will make it easier to share academic knowledge between institutions. High-speed broadband Internet can better enable virtual classrooms and interactive learning. It will no longer be a barrier to live in one corner of the country to attend a course thousands of miles away on the other side of Australia or even overseas. Students will have the opportunity to interact with fellow students and faculty without the need to physically meet. Recorded lessons, academic software applications and video documentation can be downloaded or streamed in real time.
There is no longer a need to travel to the hospital or clinic for medical appointments. The national broadband network will bring world-class health services to Australian homes. The use of Internet technology to deliver health services is not new – broadband Internet will simply enable telepsychiatry, tele-radiology, patient monitoring and the electronic, secure transfer of patient data. People living in remote parts of the country will no longer have to travel the vast distances Australia is known for to access medical services. The NBN will also facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among healthcare professionals.
Thanks to broadband Internet access, Australians in rural areas will be able to enjoy services that would otherwise only be available in major cities. Accounting Consulting Firms in Australia
