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​5G impact on broadband networks shouldn't concern regulators, top Australian official says

( August 1, 2019, 02:20 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The development of 5G mobile networks in Australia will put “very welcome” competitive pressure on the country’s state-backed National Broadband Network, or NBN, top competition official Rod Sims told a conference in Brisbane. In a transcript of his speech to a regulatory conference organized by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission and the Australian Energy Regulator, Sims said that regulators should ignore those concerned about the NBN losing value as a result of 5G and instead focus on how the broadband network “can best contribute to Australia.” “The deployment of 5G mobile networks is already well underway and with this comes exciting opportunities for consumers and businesses,” said Sims, who is the chairman of the ACCC. The conference wasn’t open to the media.The full speech by Rod Sims follows: ...

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