Internet Service Providersin Australia
Australia Market Research and Industry Report
18 October 2007
Industry Code : J7124
This industry comprises those management units primarily engaged in the provision of Internet services to both businesses and households. As such it relates to Internet Service Providers which have been defined by the Australian Communications Authority as 'an individual or company that provides customers with a service that enables them to access the Internet'. The provision of access services (both via dialup or via broadband) is the main product segment though industry participants may also be involved in the provision of support services including web page hosting and web development services, domain services, various technical and customised services (such as the development of intranets) and e-commerce based services. The provision of wired/fixed or wireless/mobile telecommunication services is not included within this industry.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Dial-Up (Narrowband) |
| - | Broadband: 512 kbps to less than 1.5 Mbps |
| - | Broadband: 256 kbps to less than 512 kbps |
| - | Broadband: 1.5 Mbps or greater | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Internet Service Provision |
| - | Internet hosting services |
| - | Dial-up internet access |
| - | Broadband internet access |
| - | Wireless broadband internet access |
| - | Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) |
| - | Merchandise sales (eg. modems) |
| - | Internet backbone services | |
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