Optus
- this company offers cable broadband connection through its cable system.
Again as the major broadband competitor to Bigpond(Telstra) it has historically
been the best when it comes to home use considering speed, download
quantity,
reliability and price.
Satellite ISPs
- Various smaller companies offer a broadband satellite product similar to
Bigpond’s(Telstra’s) Satellite. This includes fast
down-stream access coupled with (slow) up-stream via standard telephony lines. Companies
include Froggy & IHUG.
Security
Video Surveillance
There has been discussion regarding upgrading security within the complex.
One of the most modern options available from security companies is the ability
to view security cameras through-out the complex on the internal antennae system
of every unit. (-Thus being able to view the cameras picture through a normal
television set.)
Other Security Measures
Previous discussions have also included back to base monitoring, being made
available to individual units. Any new system would require a communication
conduit between the base and unit, and with a limit of 2 telephone lines
per unit, the current system places heavy restrictions on the ability to
implement this.
Telephony
Two Lines
Given the future communications needs of residents, including; voice, data,
fax and other interactive technologies, the current limit of two telephony
lines per unit is extremely restrictive.
Interactive Television
Coming Soon
New developments in television have already started with two subscription television
companies commencing interactive television services, and the (free) broadcasters
advising that they are looking at doing the same. What impact will our current
communications infrastructure have on our ability to access these services?
Future Multimedia Advances
Future Proofing
It’s hard to know what’s around the corner in communication & technological
terms. Within the next 10 years we can expect to see remarkable advances. These
will lead to increased expectations of communication availability by all people
within Australia (not just Philip Gardens residents).
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