CommsChoice internet and data services.

1. Ensure appropriate network coverage so that related groups of fixed locations can connect to the same carrier network to maximise network performance and minimise errors or delays through any unnecessary network peering, and mobile broadband network coverage matches user travel patterns

2. Utilise technologies that deliver the quality, capacity, security and performance required to match the characteristics and sensitivity of the data applications being accessed by users as well as the volume of data use at each location

3. Ensure resilience and support levels match the business criticality of each location so large head offices and data centres are not reliant on a single technology or carrier option, offices are supported by business grade services with appropriate service level agreements, and non business critical locations leverage the most cost effective services

4. Maximise value for money by leveraging cost effective network access options where available. The expansion of ADSL2+, SHDSL and Ethernet access technologies beyond the capital city central business districts and the rapid improvement of mobile broadband speed and performance over recent years delivers considerable cost saving opportunities and performance gains versus legacy access technologies

5.  Maintain flexibility to take advantage of new technologies, such as the proposed national broadband network (NBN) which is planned to extend high speed fibre optic access nationwide over the next decade