Senator Kate Lundy and Bob McMullan, Member for Fraser will be launching the Gungahlin Broadband Survey today at 10.30am at the concourse outside BIG W at “the G”, Gungahlin Shopping Centre, Hibberson Street, Gungahlin.
This survey is the initiative of Ewan Brown of SETEL, and supported by the Gungahlin Community Council (GCC) and is necessary because of the ongoing frustrations of many Gungahlin residents unable to get affordable, high quality broadband services.
“Gungahlin residents have suffered with inferior broadband services for many years and they deserve better” said Mr McMullan.
“It is unfortunate that, even after Telstra’s upgrades, many Gungahlin residents are being left behind. This survey will give service providers a much clearer idea of where problems still need to be addressed.”
Senator Kate Lundy, who started the campaign against Telstra’s use of line-splitting (pair gain) technology over 5 years ago said: “It is outrageous that after many years of local pressure that the Gungahlin Community Council are still finding it necessary to survey residents because of the high level of complaints.
“I am particularly concerned that the high number of home-based businesses and small businesses located in Gungahlin are at such a disadvantage if they can’t get broadband.”
We congratulate this initiative, particularly Ewen Brown. Mr Brown understands, as we do, how important access to affordable broadband services are to growing our local economy and giving local businesses the best chance of success.
The survey is available online at www.gcc.asn.au.
We urge all Gungahlin residents to take part in the survey, and help give a comprehensive picture of the state of internet services in the area.
Contact: Rachel Allen – 0424 529 499 (Lundy) Margaret Watt – 0438 271 749 (McMullan)
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