By Ewen McRae
Parts of Hillside and Taylors Hill are set to complete the transition to the NBN in the coming weeks.
About 420 homes and business in parts of Hillside, Taylors Hill and Wyndham Vale are still to connect to the network as part of a nationwide upgrade to Australian telecommunications.
From August 9, most existing landline phone and internet services in the area will be progressively replaced by the new network and will no longer work over the existing infrastructure.
More than 2400 homes and businesses in the area have placed an order for NBN services in the past 18 months.
However, connecting is not automatic, and those who are yet to switch are encouraged to contact their preferred phone and internet service provider to place an order as soon as possible to continue using their landline phone and internet services.
Residents and business owners should call their internet provider and speak about their internet needs and any special equipment or services operating on their current landline connection, including EFTPOS terminals, and medical and security alarms.
Victorian head of local for NBN Co, Matt Evans, said it was important that residents and businesses still on landline begin making the switch.
“It’s important for residents and businesses to remember the move to the NBN access network is not automatic – people need to speak to their retailer in order to continue to use their fixed line telecommunications services,” Mr Evans said.
“While many homes and businesses in the area have already made the switch to a service over the NBN access network, this is the final stage of the transition to the new infrastructure and brings the community closer to fully embracing the benefits of fast broadband.
“If you have any special equipment that operates on your current landline, it’s important you talk with your phone and internet service provider to get the right support when moving across.
“You should also visit the NBN Co website to register devices such as medical alarms and lift phones.”
Details: www.nbnco.com.au
