An NBN should be based on an open network approach and this makes it possible to offer the basic infrastructure on a utility basis to content and service providers, and this paves the way for the development of the digital economy.
The structurally separated model of an FttP plan also allows the infrastructure company to work very efficiently; using infrastructure construction companies as the most effective way of building a network. This allows retail service providers to concentrate on developing the intelligent structure on top of that, and this will deliver innovative new applications and services in the most cost-effective way, securing an affordable service for everyone.
The project should allow regional organisations to add their own local and regional touch and it should support local competition and local development, while at the same time fitting into the overall national picture.