Research Project
Researchers: Dr Helen Thompson (Managed by) , George Fong (Associated with)
Brief description
The Yarra Ranges Opportunity Assessment for Economic and Community Growth through the Broadband Economy (Broadband Economy Report) has built an evidence base to support the identification of strategic projects and current service gaps through research which has actively engaged more than 300 residents and businesses. Information gathered highlights significant unmet demand for fixed broadband services. The provision of better and faster broadband and reducing the cost of internet access were confirmed as the most important and pressing issues about the internet, while mobile phone coverage gaps were identified as causing significant frustration for local businesses and residents.
Data time period: 22 05 2011 to 22 10 2011