Synopsis
The National Broadband Network is going to change the game. While there will be a transition period where some of the old will remain the activities will increasingly move to the new environment. This in itself will see the players starting to realign themselves and in preparation of the new world many will start changing their business plans well before that time. Nevertheless the government has published a far reaching regulatory regime change that doesn’t’ leave any doubt that there is no way back to the old days where the incumbent was able to game the regime, creating endless delays and stifling competition. In the end to outcome of the new framework will be aligned with the goals of the NBN and with these dynamics negotiations and discussions are taking place aimed at shaping this new environment.