NBN Co is currently working to connect complex buildings in the Gosford area to the National Broadband Network (NBN), however, the first homes and businesses within parts of Gosford are expected to make the switch from the existing copper network to NBN in three months’ time.
For the first time on the Central Coast, the NBN is scheduled to replace most existing home and business phones, ADSL internet and Telstra cable internet services in parts of Gosford, which will be retired from October 5. NBN Co spokesperson Mr Darren Rudd said there were currently a small number of premises in the Gosford switch-over area that required more complex installations and additional work before an owner could order a service.
“NBN Co is working on resolving this as soon as possible and each affected home or business in Gosford will be notified as soon as they are able to order a service,” said Mr Rudd.
NBN Co has urged the remaining home and business owners in parts of Gosford who have not placed an order for services over the NBN to contact their preferred internet service provider or phone company as soon as possible.
“The move to the NBN is not automatic and may take some planning and coordination,” said Mr Rudd. “Residents and businesses in the area need to move their landline phone and internet services over to the NBN if they wish to continue using them.
“They have a choice whether to switch across to the NBN or to make do with mobile solutions. “In particular, we want all business owners with EFTPOS machines and fax or security alarm systems which operate using a landline connection to contact their banks and preferred phone or internet company to discuss what steps are required to switch these services over to the NBN.”
Media release, 4 Jul 2014
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Media statement,
7 Jul 2014
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