A group of small and medium-sized internet providers is urging the Federal Independent MPs not to back the Government's national broadband internet plan.

The Alliance for Affordable Broadband says the best option for delivering high speed internet services is through a mix of public and private funding.

Broadband internet policy was a key point of difference between the main parties during the election campaign.

The head of AAPT Paul Broad says the Government's plan needs more scrutiny.

"We didn't obviously get involved in the election campaign - it wasn't the right thing to do for us," he said.

"But since in the post election world when the matters are up for debate again, we believe there's a chance to get the debate actually happening from the rational perspective of those of us that are in the industry."

The three country independents have indicated regional communications are an important issue for them as they consider which party to support.

Mr Broad says the Government's $43 billion plan is risky.

"Government monopolies don't necessarily get the results you want - we further think you can get significant improvement in broadband today off a wireless 4G network," he said.