Telecommunications affordability and access for First Nations households

Digital technologies are transforming how we interact as a community and how businesses and governments operate. Communications services are essential for everyday living and a primary means of accessing information, employment, markets and key services. Affordable communications services are critical for digital inclusion but assessing what is 'affordable' is complex due to diversity of Australian experiences and wants.

This is the fourth report in a series of papers creating measure that monitor and report on the affordability of communications services. This report is an extension of the third working paper and analyses trends in telecommunications affordability and access for First Nations households. 

Looking to the future, strong consumer demand for telecommunications services is anticipated to continue. The outlook for affordability will depend on a number of factors including regulatory settings, technology developments, competitive pressures and broader income growth.