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The already highly politicised National Broadband Network has become an even hotter political potato since it has become apparent that the Government cannot deliver on its promise of 93% coverage for $36 billion. Given that it is politically unacceptable to increase the NBN budget, is there a way that 93% can still get fast broadband without breaking the bank? Perhaps.

A survey of New Zealand businesses on their attitudes to the Ultrafast Broadband Network - the country's version of Australia's National Broadband Network - has found over 80 percent of respondents likely to take up the service in the first year it becomes available, but wanting more information about speed and pricing.