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The ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ has commenced an inquiry into the superfast broadband access service (SBAS) declaration and published a discussion paper for public comment.

The SBAS is the regulated wholesale service that retailers use to supply broadband to households and businesses that are connected to superfast fixed-line networks other than the NBN. A superfast broadband network is one that is normally capable of download data speeds of 25 Mbps or higher.

The SBAS declaration expires on 28 July 2026, and the discussion paper seeks stakeholders’ views on whether the SBAS declaration should be extended, varied, revoked, allowed to expire, or whether a new declaration should be made. The discussion paper sets out the key issues for the inquiry and invites stakeholder comment on the questions provided.

After considering submissions the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ will publish a draft report for further comment before issuing a final report outlining its decision on the inquiry.