69. The quality of telecommunications service across Australia is mixed, with generally good services in cities and with lower quality services in rural areas and some outer urban areas. The NBN is expected to reduce service disparities within the next five years.
70. Demand for telecommunications infrastructure will continue growing rapidly across the nation, faster than GDP growth.
71. A key challenge will be the efficient rolling-out of an open access, wholesale only fixed-line broadband network.
72. Governments and the private sector will need to focus on making the best use of the NBN, thereby delivering the expected economic and social benefits to the country.
73. The telecommunications sector's economic contribution will be best served by continuing support for effective competition.